H. Holley Humphrey
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tel: 541.862.2086
233 Rogue River
Hwy. #173
Grants Pass, OR 97527
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|  | | "At the root of all feelings there is a need."
Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. | |
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| About Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
Nonviolent Communication is a gentle and profound process that helps us to connect to our hearts and hear each other empathically. It is a very special process, developed by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg that connects us at our "Needs" level, rather than trying to decide who was right and who was at fault. As soon as we find out what each of us is needing, our differences and defensiveness become easy to resolve.
With the tools offered in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) we experience relief and connection as we work things out and we also learn how to take time to celebrate our joys and appreciate each other. NVC offers effective, powerful concepts to enrich our personal and professional lives. |
| With the process of Nonviolent Communication, we learn how to:- Transform potential conflicts into peaceful resolutions
- Shift the thinking that leads to anger and misunderstandings
- Speak heartfully and clearly to get our needs met
- Listen empathically to hear the feelings and needs of others
- Have confidence in our ability to handle difficult situations
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| | A lot of people report that they have healed very old friendship wounds or reopened closed family connections after taking even a three hour introductory session. In deeper study of NVC, we can learn to translate our old reactive patterns and emotional triggers and connect empathically in any relationship, even with ourselves. Using the deep healing power of Empathy, we can shift chronic behaviors we are not enjoying, such as how we use food, spend money, speak to our kids, use our time, set and meet our goals, etc.
NVC is often referred to as a foreign language because many of us were brought up in homes and schools where people used criticism, judgements, blame and shame to motivate us to succeed. Because it is like a foreign language for some of us, it can take time to really learn it. However,learning this Language of Compassion can open whole new possibilities of open heartedness, loving kindness and comfortable, joy-full, and trust-full relationships. |
| | Download Holley's article "Empathic Listening" in PDF Format |
| | Download Holley's article "Escuchar con Empatia" in PDF Format |
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| These Nonviolent communication skills have proven to be a powerful tool for peacefully resolving differences at personal, professional, and political levels, for:- Individuals teachers human resource professionals
- Couples police health care providers
- Families clergy government officials
- Mediators administrators child care providers
- Counselors co-workers hospice volunteers
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| | This process was begun in the 1970's by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. a clinical psychologist, internationally known peacemaker, and founder of the Center for Nonviolent Communication. He has recently written a book called, Nonviolent Communication, A Language of Compassion.(Publisher: PuddleDancer press, Del Mar, California, USA) In his book he uses stories, examples and dialogues to present these important concepts of Nonviolent Communication.Refer to the "Training Materials" section of this webpage for more possibilities. |
| | "I believe the principles and techniques in this book can literally change the world--but more importantly, they can change the quality of your life with your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your co-workers and everyone else you interact with. I cannot recommend it highly enough." | Jack Canfield
Chicken Soup for the Soul series
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