Tag Archives: Non-violent Communication

Re-posted From: http://KindCommunication.org/2015/05/02/three-tips-on-helping-your-partner-feel-heard/ I affectionately call myself a “monologue talker”. What does that mean? It means that, given the space, I will just talk, and talk, and talk.  When my girlfriend asks me how my day was, I’m likely to Continue reading Three Tips on Helping Your Partner Feel Heard – by Kind Communication→

Re-posted From: http://KindCommunication.org/2015/04/19/who-are-you/ “Who are you?” I did an exercise once where I was asked that question repeatedly for 7 minutes.  “Who are you?”  “I’m Alex.”  “Who are you?”  “I’m a white male.”  “Who are you?”  “I’m a counselor.”  “Who Continue reading Who are you? – by Kind Communication→

Re-posted From: http://KindCommunication.org/2015/04/05/being-aware-of-your-inner-experience/ One of the main obstacles to communicating that I encounter in myself, and in clients I work with, is a lack of awareness of one’s inner experience in that moment. It’s as simple as that.  We get Continue reading Being Aware of Your Inner Experience – by Kind Communication→

Re-posted From: http://KindCommunication.org/2015/03/21/the-tools-for-traversing-the-swamps-of-sadness/ Traveling through the muck is part of the journey. If you’ve ever seen The NeverEnding Story, there are many moments in long-term relationships where it feels like you and your partner are traveling through the Swamps of Continue reading The Tools for Traversing the Swamps of Sadness – by Kind Communication→

Re-posted From: http://KindCommunication.org/2015/03/08/lower-the-stakes/ Do you live in a high stakes world? I know I can sometimes.  ”If I don’t do enough marketing events, and if I don’t do them correctly, then I’ll have no clients and go out of business.” Continue reading Lower the Stakes – by Kind Communication→

Re-posted From: http://KindCommunication.org/2015/02/22/death-grieving/ Two men who played key roles in radically transforming my life and my worldview have died.  On January 21st, Marcus Borg, a renowned Christian theologian, passed away.  And on February 7th, Marshall Rosenberg, the founder of Nonviolent Continue reading Death & Grieving – by Kind Communication→

Re-posted From: http://KindCommunication.org/2015/02/08/respecting-the-opinions-of-others/ “That’s stupid.” We’ve all had this phrase thrown in our face after we’ve shared an idea or opinion.  It hurt.  And the pain planted a seed right in that moment, that later would blossom in self-righteousness when Continue reading Respecting the Opinions of Others – by Kind Communication→

Re-posted From: http://KindCommunication.org/2015/01/11/three-exercises-to-improve-your-observational-skills/ One of the key tools in Compassionate Communication is Observation.  The tool of Observation is to be able to identify, describe, and focus on what a video camera would capture.  This involves letting go of our thoughts, Continue reading Three Exercises to Improve Your Observational Skills – by Kind Communication→

Re-posted From: http://KindCommunication.org/2014/12/29/integrate-your-year/ Last year about this time I shared an exercise on my blog to aid you in reflecting on your past year.  As I was thinking about what to write, I remembered this exercise, looked it up, and Continue reading Integrate Your Year – by Kind Communication→

Re-posted From: http://KindCommunication.org/2014/12/14/youre-not-alone-in-your-pain/ If I am not for myself, who is for me? If I am only for myself, who am I? And if not now, when? -Hillel I’ve been leading a free Davis Compassionate Communication Practice Group for over Continue reading You’re Not Alone in Your Pain – by Kind Communication→