Monthly Archives: September 2011

Giving empathy, or channeling empathy–which are you doing?

(Note: NVC is an abbreviation for Nonviolent Communication, a fluid, ever-evolving language process created by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg. It is also sometimes referred to as Compassionate Communication, and is based on universal human feelings and needs, the giving of empathy … Continue reading

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More on Loved Ones who Seem Forever “Stuck” in their Story

(Note: NVC is an abbreviation for Nonviolent Communication, a fluid, ever-evolving language process created by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg. It is also sometimes referred to as Compassionate Communication, and is based on universal human feelings and needs, the giving of empathy … Continue reading

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When Someone Retells their Story More than You’d Like…

(Note: NVC is an abbreviation for Nonviolent Communication, a fluid, ever-evolving language process created by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg. It is also sometimes referred to as Compassionate Communication, and is based on universal human feelings and needs, the giving of empathy, … Continue reading

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The Art of the NVC Request

This blog entry addresses the art of the request, which is actually the 4th step in the 4-step NVC process. As you may know, Marshall suggests that we make our requests very, very specific, asking for positive, feasible actions that we would like someone … Continue reading

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Four NVC-success short stories: It works if you work it, even with corporations

(Note: NVC is an abbreviation for Nonviolent Communication, a fluid, ever-evolving language process created by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg. It is also sometimes referred to as Compassionate Communication, and is based on universal human feelings and needs, and making humble requests … Continue reading

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Using NVC to get through to a large corporation

(Note: NVC is an abbreviation for Nonviolent Communication, a fluid, ever-evolving language process created by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg. It is also sometimes referred to as Compassionate Communication, and is based on universal human feelings and needs, and making humble requests … Continue reading

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When someone just will not listen and has their own agenda…

(Note: NVC is an abbreviation for Nonviolent Communication, a fluid, ever-evolving language process created by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg. It is also sometimes referred to as Compassionate Communication, and is based on universal human feelings and needs, and making humble requests … Continue reading

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So, your friend is not thrilled about your fascination with learning NVC…

(Note: NVC is an abbreviation for Nonviolent Communication, a fluid, ever-evolving language process created by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg. It is also sometimes referred to as Compassionate Communication, and is based on universal human feelings and needs, the giving of empathy, … Continue reading

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Welcome to Steve Pollack’s NVC blog about Compassionate Communication

Dear friends, . I’m an independent mediator and collaborative communication coach who can help you to co-create greater ease, flow and mutual understanding in your personal and professional relationships. As a non-traditional specialist in what I call Alternative Communication Therapy … Continue reading

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