FREE Taster – Conflict is a Failure of Imagination

Conflict is an inevitable part of life. But few of us grew up in families that modelled helpful ways of dealing with the irksome, irritating and annoying aspects of relationships. Instead, we have internalised the belief that the other person is the cause of our hurt, our upset, our anger, and that we need to protect ourselves either by fighting back, or by walking away. If the threat is particularly strong, we might find ourselves unable to act in any way at all.  

But such beliefs create distance and separation and we are no longer the compassionate human beings that we aspire to be. We lose sight of our values. Our deeply ingrained habits dominate our reactions and we sometimes behave in ways we regret later. Conflict becomes a failure of imagination because we don’t see any other options. We cannot see “the other” as a vulnerable human being just like us.

There is an alternative. Nonviolent Communication gives us a framework for staying true to ourselves and seeing the humanity in others. It helps us to stay grounded, able to make choices that bring us together rather than pushing us apart. 

Find out how the essence of NVC can transform the way you experience conflict. Join our online sessions for a practical and experiential exploration of how to make this happen. They will give you a taste of the in-depth programme planned for later in the year, which will equip you with the insights and skills to handle conflict with confidence and grace.

We are offering tasters for free. However, If you would like to make a donation, it would be received with deep gratitude.