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3.9b Ending Deprivation and Rehabbing yer Brain with NonViolent Communication

3.9b Ending Deprivation and Rehabbing yer Brain with NonViolent Communication

This podcast episode explores how NonViolent Communication (NVC) can be used as a tool for trauma recovery and personal growth. It discusses challenging toxic beliefs, identifying unmet needs, and the impact of self-neglect on mental health. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and fulfilling personal needs as key components in breaking cycles of trauma and depression.

BONUS! Clarifying NVC Vignettes and Exercises

BONUS! Clarifying NVC Vignettes and Exercises

We work on transforming our relationships until the next trigger arises … and then we find ourselves back in the healing work … which increases our internal capacities … which in turn increases the quality of our communication with ourselves and others … which flows...
Workbook+Videos! 3. Effective (NonViolent) Communication Steps 3-4

Workbook+Videos! 3. Effective (NonViolent) Communication Steps 3-4

Key Points: 4-step process: Separate your observations from your evaluations. Explore, identify, and take ownership of your feelings that are driving the evaluation. Explore, identify, and take ownership of your needs that are driving the feelings, that are driving...
3.9a NonViolent (Effective) Communication

3.9a NonViolent (Effective) Communication

This podcast episode explores NonViolent Communication (NVC) as a framework for effective communication in relationships and personal growth. It breaks down the four steps of NVC: separating observations from evaluations, identifying and owning feelings, recognizing underlying needs, and making requests. The episode discusses how this approach can help individuals with trauma histories improve their communication skills and understand their emotions and needs better.

Workbook+Videos! 2. Effective (NonViolent) Communication Steps 1-2

Workbook+Videos! 2. Effective (NonViolent) Communication Steps 1-2

Key points: NonViolent Communication consists of 4 steps: 1) separate observations from evaluations2) identify and claim emotions3) identify and claim unmet needs underlying emotions4) make a request Today, we cover points 1&2 in depth, in two videos, with an...
3.8b Shitpologies (AKA non-apology apologies)

3.8b Shitpologies (AKA non-apology apologies)

This podcast episode explores the concept of non-apology apologies and their impact on relationships. It discusses various types of ineffective apologies, such as “I’m sorry if,” “I’m sorry, you know I,” “I’m sorry but,” and “I’m sorry you.” The episode emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility, acknowledging the other person’s experience, and offering genuine amendments for repairing relationships. It also touches on the upcoming topic of nonviolent communication as a more effective way to handle conflicts and maintain healthy relationships.