Learning about Nonviolent Communication

Thank you to Robin Caywood (mother of Brom, a Kung Fu student at Body Balance), who visited the Lotus Group to present a series of interactive workshops on NVC (Nonviolent Communication).

Here's a bit more information from the national website for The Center for Nonviolent Communication.

Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is based on the principles of nonviolence-- the natural state of compassion when no violence is present in the heart.

NVC begins by assuming that we are all compassionate by nature and that violent strategies—whether verbal or physical—are learned behaviors taught and supported by the prevailing culture. NVC also assumes that we all share the same, basic human needs, and that each of our actions are a strategy to meet one or more of these needs.

People who practice NVC have found greater authenticity in their communication, increased understanding, deepening connection and conflict resolution.

Thank you, Robin, for introducing us to this wonderful tool.