According to Marshall Rosenberg, these fundamental beliefs form the philosophical foundation of Nonviolent Communication and guide our practice.
All human beings share the same fundamental needs.
“Whether in France, Japan, or Brazil, we all need connection, safety, and meaning.”
These postulates are the fundamental beliefs that underpin all NVC practice.
They reflect an optimistic yet realistic vision of our capacity to connect with empathy.
Each postulate offers a perspective to transform our daily interactions.
Integrating these postulates helps us create more authentic and peaceful relationships.
Use the emotional journal to explore your feelings and needs in light of these principles.
Reinforce your learning with interactive exercises
Connect with yourself before communicating. 5 minutes to fill your tank.
Practice listening with presence: distinguish empathy, advice, sympathy, and reassurance.
Apply all 4 steps of the NVC process on realistic situations, step by step.
Deepen your practice with structured courses
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