Non-violent communication: this is how it works
Non-violent communication, pioneered by Marshall Rosenberg, involves a paradigm shift that makes us more aware of our feelings, fosters respect for ourselves and others, and deepens connection. Counselling psychologist Eleen Polson explains how we can get our needs met by moving away from judgement, blame, expectations and demands and by expressing our position in an authentic, non-threatening manner.
Eleen Polson
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In ep. 31 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful, Eleen discusses
what the NVC model involves
how our standard way of communicating is related to the left brain - to the act of judging, which creates distance and a certain amount of aggression towards both others and ourselves
the “jackal” way and the “giraffe” way
what more right brain-oriented communication entails
the 4 steps can we implement to effectively communicate our needs
how feelings are a reaction to specific needs
the benefits of practising non-violent communication
how we can express our position in a non-threatening way
what compassionate listening skills entail
keeping the connection alive, rather than judging the process
Eleen’s 3 tips for a more fulfilling life.
NVC 4 STEPS
Read Eleen’s views on being wild at heart, honest sharing, and sisterhood.
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Eleen invites you to revisit your 16-year-old self and make illuminating discoveries.
Lees hier hoe jy trauma letterlik kan afskud.
Contact details
Eleen Polson is a counselling psychologist in private practice in Pretoria. She draws on both traditional psychotherapeutic techniques and the contributions of body-work, music and movement, mindfulness, visualisation, and breathing. Eleen offers expressive arts therapy, TRE (trauma release exercise) and Non-violent communication (NVC) in a group context.
Email: eleen@polsons.info
Websites:
Youtube channel: google “eleen polson youtube”
Eleen deel haar praktiese wenke oor hoe om kreatiwiteit ‘n opwindende deel van ons daaglikse lewe te maak.
The free podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful is available on iTunes, Spotify, Player FM and Iono.fm.
Music by Mart-Marie Snyman.
Image: Unsplash.
Photograph of Eleen Polson: supplied.