Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life. Speak Peace In A World of Conflict

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These are important life skills and ways of perceiving and relating to ourselves & others that far shockingly few of us have. Violence and dominance are so ingrained in our society that learning nonviolent cooperation and empathy actually requires us to relearn core values. Are we ready and willing to proactively change? Have we had enough of rearranging the furniture in the same old room and getting the same results?


Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Create Your Life, Your Relationships, and Your World in Harmony with Your Values.

by Marshall Rosenberg

Review:

I do a lot of reading books, listening to CDs, and watching DVDs on topics related to communication. Prior to investing in my self-education, I research the sources worth learning from so I don’t waste my time studying garbage. Even when I frequently choose the best material and devour it, I have discovered a select few that stand above the rest. I’ve stumbled upon few books that I refer to as a must-must-read for everybody. Nonviolent Communication is one of those rare books every person needs to read because of its advice to help the reader build empathy and understanding.

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An important concept in the book worth focusing on is that our actions, whether poorly expressed in an argument through yelling or swearing, comes from a need. When someone is stubborn, calls you names, or shouts hatred at you, they have a need. Identifying people’s needs helps you effectively communicate in a nonviolent manner.

The book is the best source I’ve come across for one to learn empathy. Because men are objective-based in their communication while women tend to communicate for intimacy, this difference often means men fail to empathize with a woman – and hence fail to meet her needs. Women are not necessarily better communicators than men, but men tend to benefit more than women in learning how to empathize. Having said that, women still need to improve their empathy because empathy in a relationship builds an intimate connection – something we all need.

The methods in Nonviolent Communication teach you how to build a strong connection in your relationships throughout everyday conversations and intense conflict. In conflict we seek to be listened to and understood more than ever. Nonviolent Communication shows you how to make this connection in the midst of a heated argument and relationship-destroying fights so the conflict builds the relationship...cont'd

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Speak Peace in a World of Conflict: What You Say Next Will Change Your World

In every interaction, every conversation and in every thought, you have a choice – to promote peace or perpetuate violence. International peacemaker, mediator and healer, Dr. Marshall B. Rosenberg shows you how the language you use is the key to enriching life. Take the first step to reduce violence, heal pain, resolve conflicts and spread peace on our planet – by developing an internal consciousness of peace rooted in the language you use each day.
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