According to Marshall Rosenberg, these fundamental beliefs form the philosophical foundation of Nonviolent Communication and guide our practice.
Humans naturally enjoy giving when they do so freely, without constraint or obligation.
“The joy of giving disappears when giving becomes an obligation or is motivated by guilt.”
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.
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