Non-violent Communication

NVC is a communication tool which firstly creates empathy, and then connects us to our needs, and uncovers effective ways to meet them. It is an adaptable process which can be used in relationship with our self or others and in all areas of our life.

NVC was developed by psychologist Marshall Rosenberg, who wanted to create a kinder, less judgemental world. He saw that how we are taught to communicate often separates people, creating upset rather than supporting and contributing to each other in positive ways. He developed a new approach and a beautifully simple way to communicate, which he outlines in his book Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life.

Marshall Rosenberg created a process of awareness around language which leads to compassion and cooperation in communication, and win-win exchanges in relationships. He has used NVC to help mediate in war-torn countries, worked in schools and workplaces, hosted workshops, and trained others, and now his work spans the globe, with different NVC trainers sharing his approach.

NVC trainers have built on Marshals work and now nvc is used for: emotional healing; mediation (Ike Laster); parenting; and even to system change mikki kashtan https://mikikashtan.org/

NVC has interdependence at its heart. It believes that the giving and receiving we provide for each other when we care and trust creates fulfilling lives. NVC encourages us to ask of others and to be ok with versions of “no”. Marshall can be repeatedly heard saying that making requests of each other is a special gift we give one another.