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Compassionate Communication- A Language of the Heart by Sw. Veet Kamaal and Ma Prem Aastha. (in English language) Part
1 : Non-violent Communication in conflicts Compassionate Communication, also known as non-violent communication (NVC), is a "language of life" that helps us to transform old patterns of defensiveness and aggressiveness into compassion and empathy and to improve the quality of all our relationships. Studying and practicing NVC creates a foundation for learning about ourselves and our relationships in every moment, and helps us to remain focused on what is happening right here, right now. As the name implies, this approach to communication emphasizes compassion as the motivation for action rather than fear, guilt, shame, blame, coercion, threat or justification for punishment. Although it is a model for communication, NVC helps us to realize just how important connection is in our lives. In fact, having the intention to connect with ourselves and others is one of the most important goals of practicing and living NVC. We live our lives from moment to moment, yet most of the time we are on autopilot, reacting out of habit rather than out of awareness and presence of mind. By creating a space for attention and respect in every moment, NVC helps create a pathway and a practice that is accessible and approachable. While it is taught through the use of a concrete model, and is referred to as "a process of communication" or a "language of compassion," Nonviolent Communication is more than a process or a language. As our cultural conditioning often leads our attention in directions unlikely to get us what we want, NVC serves as an ongoing reminder to focus our attention on places that have the potential to yield what we are seeking-a flow between ourselves and others based on a mutual giving from the heart. Nonviolent Communication skills will assist you in dealing with major blocks to communication such as demands, diagnoses and blaming. In this workshop you will learn to express your feelings without attacking. This will help minimize the likelihood of facing defensive reactions in others. The skills will help you make clear requests. They will help you receive critical and hostile messages without taking them personally, giving in, or losing self-esteem. These skills emphasize personal responsibility for our actions and the choices we make when we respond to others. These skills will be useful with your family, friends, students, subordinates, supervisors, co-workers and clients. These skills will be useful with your own internal dialogues. NVC is a clear and effective model for communicating in a way that is cooperative, conscious, and compassionate.
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