Category Archives: NVC

A revealing look at how daily interactions and mutual understanding can be enhanced through the use of Nonviolent Communication techniques, as described by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg.

Feelings and Needs, NVC Dogma?

Posted on October 21, 2012 by swpollack

Feelings and Needs Overdone? In pursuing the study of NVC, I’ve encountered some surprising twists and turns along the path. Marshall Rosenberg and many certified NVC trainers emphasized the importance of feelings and needs at great length. It took me … Continue reading →

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NVC Deconstruction of Emotional Triggers

Posted on October 16, 2012 by swpollack

Emotional Triggers Can Be Resolved Many of us, as mortal human beings, have hot buttons or “triggers” as they are often called in NVC circles.  Some of our hot buttons have become so hot, I call them red-hot, “nuclear” emotional … Continue reading →

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Emotional Vampires and Nonviolent Communication

Posted on October 13, 2012 by swpollack

(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. The process is based on universal human feelings and needs, the giving of … Continue reading →

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Do Insults “Taken to Heart” Really Hurt?

Posted on October 9, 2012 by swpollack

(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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Why Would I be a “Closet NVC Practitioner”?

Posted on October 7, 2012 by swpollack

(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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Signs that Demand “Peace & Quiet!”

Posted on October 4, 2012 by swpollack

(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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Is “Fair” Enough? That is the Question.

Posted on July 26, 2012 by swpollack

(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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Colorado Movie Theater Shooting and NVC

Posted on July 20, 2012 by swpollack

(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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Are You Giving Empathy, or “Schlempathy?”

Posted on June 19, 2012 by swpollack

(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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Steve’s Interview on Global Harmony Blogtalk Radio

Posted on June 17, 2012 by swpollack

I’m proud to say Reverend Lori Cardona invited me to her 15-minute blogtalk radio show wherein she did a brief interview of my NVC work (Nonviolent Communication). I come in at the 8-minute mark, about halfway through the segment. Please … Continue reading →

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