Introduction to Nonviolent Communication as developed by Marshall Rosenberg

 

This is an agenda from a past workshop to give you an idea of some of the topics possible in future workshops...

 

Overview of the NVC Model

(introduce the components:

 five parts (T,O,F,N,R)

three modes (connecting with self, expressing, receiving)

 

NVC theory:

1) Introduction to Concepts that surround and support the practice of NVC

(Connection and Intention)

2) Why and How does it work in relationship with self and others.

          (use Map of process, dance floors and flow chart)

 

Applying the theory: learn, practice and experience skills that promote connection and co-operation:

 

1) Role of Needs in Communication

(Work of Max Neef, needs as life energy, thoughts and feelings as conduits to needs)

         

 

          2) Empathy: True Listening

          

 

          3) Translation of Alienating language / Monkey Business

           learn about:

1)moralistic judgements- blame insults, put downs labels, criticism

2)comparisons

3)Denial of responsibility

 

            4) Emotions

a) Recognizing and working with my triggers and choosing my responses. 

                      Introducing

                    1) the work of Paul Eikman, Emotions Revealed.

                      a) Habitual Responses (triggers and buttons)

                         (What programs are you running?)

                    2) Wave Work and Emotion work of  Sandra Scherer

                        b) Working with anger Separating stimulus the cause, anger and the should mentality

              5) Requests

                        a) Properties of Effective Specific Requests

                        b)Formulating and making requests- Connection and Action

 

 

Celebration and Summation