An unexpected birthday ‘present’ In March this year we celebrated my husband Steve's 59th birthday... in an isolation room at Cardiff hospital. He had not been out of that room for 10 days having … [Read more...]
An opportunity to be imperfect: thoughts on the NVC Summerfest
This year's Summerfest was described as a 'family camp' and there was a team of supporters with great offerings for the youngsters" - Dorota Godby Penny Spawsforth, Certified Trainer, NVC-UK website … [Read more...]
Miki Kashtan on her relationship with money
London-based Cleona Lira interviewing Miki Kashtan on money. An international teacher, creator of Convergent Facilitation, and author of three books, the latest being Reweaving Our Human Fabric: … [Read more...]
My first experience of an NVC camp
How wonderful it has been to at last experience a couple of long sunny days in the UK, the perfect weather for camping! Which is exactly what we had hoped for during our summer camp in … [Read more...]
How to Say “No” When You Care!
Sarah Sims Williams shares how NVC supports her in saying no with care. Do you find it difficult to say "no" to a request from someone you care for? Do you ever wish they hadn't asked? Saying no … [Read more...]
5 ways of responding with empathy and empowerment to Brexit
How are you feeling about the outcome of the referendum? Fear, celebration, disbelief, shock, relief, anger and concern are some of the feelings I’ve heard over the last few days together with a … [Read more...]
The ‘stuff’ of life: Sharing the Essence of Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
When it all boils down to it what is the ‘stuff’ of life? What really matters to us as human beings? What makes us tick? Perhaps having a chronic illness brings one face to face with these … [Read more...]
Being in touch with your needs can become a prayer for all beings
“The Kabbalists knew what influence one individual’s intention could have on the world. This is why they teach that when you pray, you should not pray for yourself alone. You should pray with the … [Read more...]
A conscious relationship with money
Nonviolent communication and money Nonviolent communication (NVC) is very dear to my heart since I discovered it a few years ago. It is possibly the single, biggest strategy that has ever helped … [Read more...]
Social change – from the Inside Out
I’m reflecting on over ten years of learning and sharing NVC in the context of being an Educational Psychologist -working within an education system which both infuriates and delights me in equal … [Read more...]