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Nonviolent Communication

Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a way of speaking and listening developed by psychologist Marshall Rosenberg. Start with our complete guide.

1 guide · 6 videos · 4 podcasts · 1 course · 1 directory · 3 books · 3 free tools

Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a way of speaking and listening developed by psychologist Marshall Rosenberg.

This hub is the home on Self Help Supermarket for Nonviolent Communication. Our complete guide explains the method step by step, and below you will find the videos, podcasts, books and other resources for Nonviolent Communication that we have checked.

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New to Nonviolent Communication? Our complete guide covers Marshall Rosenberg's four steps of observations, feelings, needs and requests, a simple NVC script, everyday examples and how to find a trainer.

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Videos 6

Podcasts 4

Podcast

An Interview with Marshall Rosenberg 2015

Nonviolent Communication - Marshall Rosenberg's NVC Training · Apple Podcasts · 51m · Free

An episode of Nonviolent Communication - Marshall Rosenberg's NVC Training on Nonviolent Communication.

Courses & training 1

Course

NVC Trainings and Events

Center for Nonviolent Communication · cnvc.org · Paid

Workshops, online courses and international intensives in NVC.

Practitioners & organisations 1

Directory

Find a Certified NVC Trainer

Center for Nonviolent Communication · cnvc.org · Free

The official directory of CNVC-certified trainers worldwide.

Books & apps 3

Free tools & guides 3

Free tool

What Is NVC?

Center for Nonviolent Communication · cnvc.org · Free

The official introduction to Nonviolent Communication from the organisation Marshall Rosenberg founded.

Free tool

Feelings and Needs Inventory

Center for Nonviolent Communication · cnvc.org · Free

The official lists of feelings and needs used in NVC practice.

Free tool

PuddleDancer Press: NVC Resources

PuddleDancer Press · nonviolentcommunication.com · Free

The publisher of the NVC books, with free articles and learning resources.

FAQs

Where should a complete beginner start?

Read our complete guide first. It explains Nonviolent Communication step by step. Then come back here for the videos, podcasts, books and resources we have checked.

What are the four steps of Nonviolent Communication?

The four components are observations (what happened, without judgement), feelings (how you feel), needs (the universal human needs behind the feeling) and requests (a clear, doable action that would help). You can use them to express yourself and to listen to others.

Who created Nonviolent Communication?

NVC was created by Dr Marshall B. Rosenberg (1934–2015), an American clinical psychologist. He first developed it in the 1960s and founded the Center for Nonviolent Communication in 1984.

Can I use NVC if the other person does not know it?

Yes. NVC works best when one person starts using it. Empathic listening, clear observations and doable requests tend to calm conversations whether or not the other person has heard of NVC.

Is NVC good for couples?

Yes. Many couples use NVC to talk about chores, money, intimacy and trust without blame. Because it focuses on shared human needs, it helps partners find solutions that work for both of them.

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