Nonviolent Communication contains nothing new. It is based on historical
principles of nonviolence-- the natural state of compassion when no violence
is present in the heart. NVC reminds us what we already instinctively know
about how good it feels to authentically connect to another human being.

With NVC we learn to hear our own deeper needs and those of others. Through
its emphasis on deep listening.to ourselves as well as others.NVC helps us
discover the depth of our own compassion. This language reveals the awareness
that all human beings are only trying to honor universal values and needs,
every minute, every day.

NVC can be seen as both a spiritual practice that helps us see our common
humanity, using our power in a way that honors everyone's needs, and
a concrete set of skills which help us create life-serving families and
communities.

The form is simple, yet powerfully transformative.

4 Steps of NVC

Through the practice of NVC, we can learn to clarify what we are observing,
what emotions we are feeling, what values we want to live by, and what we
want to ask of ourselves and others. We will no longer need to use the
language of blame, judgment or domination. We can experience the deep
pleasure of contributing to each others' well being.

NVC creates a path for healing and reconciliation in its many applications,
ranging from intimate relationships, work settings, health care, social
services, police, prison staff and inmates, to governments, schools and
social change organizations.

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