The 10 Postulates of NVC
According to Marshall Rosenberg, these fundamental beliefs form the philosophical foundation of Nonviolent Communication and guide our practice.
Capacity for change
Humans can change. Our patterns of thinking and communication are not fixed.
All 10 Postulates
Why These Postulates Matter
Foundation of NVC
These postulates are the fundamental beliefs that underpin all NVC practice.
Vision of humanity
They reflect an optimistic yet realistic vision of our capacity to connect with empathy.
Practical guide
Each postulate offers a perspective to transform our daily interactions.
Path to peace
Integrating these postulates helps us create more authentic and peaceful relationships.
Put These Postulates Into Practice
Use the emotional journal to explore your feelings and needs in light of these principles.
Practice with Free Exercises
Reinforce your learning with interactive exercises
Preliminary Self-Empathy
Connect with yourself before communicating. 5 minutes to fill your tank.
Empathic Listening
Practice listening with presence: distinguish empathy, advice, sympathy, and reassurance.
Complete OSBD Scenario
Apply all 4 steps of the NVC process on realistic situations, step by step.
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