Nonviolent Communication
Most of us have been educated from birth to compete, judge, demand and diagnose — to think and communicate in terms of what is “right“ and “wrong“ with people.
We express our feelings in terms of what another person has “done to us.” We struggle to understand what we want or need in the moment, and how to effectively ask for what we want without using unhealthy demands, threats or coercion.
At best, thinking and communicating this way can create misunderstanding and frustration, or simply keep us from getting what we want. It can also keep us from the fulfilling relationships we deserve. And still worse, it can lead to anger, depression and even emotional or physical violence.
At best, thinking and communicating this way can create misunderstanding and frustration, or simply keep us from getting what we want. It can also keep us from the fulfilling relationships we deserve. And still worse, it can lead to anger, depression and even emotional or physical violence.
tips to Transform Your Parenting and Family Relationships With Nonviolent Communication
- Reduce family conflicts and sibling rivalry
- Hear the needs behind your child's "no"
- Move beyond power struggles to co-operation and trust
- Boost your child's emotional growth and self-esteem
- Clearly express your wants in a way your child will hear
- Express frustrations without blame or judgment
- Protect and nurture the autonomy of children
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