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RECOMMENDED BOOKS

 

Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life

Create Your Life, Your Relationships and Your World. This book is a complete presentation
of the process of NVC. Enjoy powerful and satisfying relationships in all areas of your
life with this complete presentation.  240pp. 

Foreword |Table of Contents |Chapter One
The NVC Process|"In Action" Stories in Harmony with Your Values, by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.


Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook

A Practical Guide for Individual, Group
or Classroom Study, by Lucy Leu. 210pp.

A 12-week curriculum for use in conjunction
with Dr. Rosenberg's book (above). Contains exercises and activities, leader's guides, and hints for structuring and maintaining a practice group. This is the new edition of the workbook, and includes new material dealing with self-empathy.
Table of Contents | Exercises for Chapter One



Speak Peace in a World of Conflict

What You Say Next Will Change Your World,
by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.

Speak Peace is filled with inspiring stories, lessons and ideas drawn from over 40 years
of mediating conflicts and healing relationships in some of the most war torn, impoverished, and violent corners of the world. Speak Peace offers insight, practical skills, and powerful
tools that will profoundly change your relationships and the course of your life for
the better. 240pp.  Table of Contents 
Introduction|Chapter 1|Final Thoughts 



Respectful Parents, Respectful Children

7 Keys to Turn Family Conflict into
Co-operation
by Sura Hart and
Victoria Kindle Hodson M.A.

Stop the Struggle! Find the Cooperation
and Mutual Respect You Want!
Do more than simply correct bad behavior—finally unlock your parenting potential. Use this handbook to move
beyond typical discipline techniques and begin creating an environment based on mutual respect, emotional safety, and positive, open communication. Respectful Parents, Respectful
Kids offers 7 Simple Keys to discover the mutual respect and nurturing relationships you’ve been looking for. 252 pages

Table of Contents |Introduction



The Compassionate Classroom

Relationship Based Teaching and Learning
by Sura Hart and Victoria Kindle Hodson M.A.

The Compassionate Classroom is a long awaited how-to guide for educators who
care about creating a safe, productive
learning environment. With 45 years
combined teaching experience, Sura Hart
and Victoria Kindle Hodson merge recent discoveries in brain research with the proven skills of Nonviolent Communication and come to a bold conclusion:
when compassion thrives, so does learning. 208pp
Table of Contents | Introduction | Chapter 1



Life-Enriching Education

NVC Helps Schools Improve Performance, Reduce Conflict and Enhance Relationships
by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.

Life-Serving Education, with a foreword by Riane Eisler and an endorsement by
Dr. Thomas Gordon (Parent and Teacher Effectiveness Training), is based on the
premise that the relationship between
teachers and students and the relationships
of students with one another is as important
as the curriculum in preparing students for the future. This book outlines unique language and communication skills and ways of structuring the learning environment that supports the development of autonomy and interdependence to empower students to realize their potential with others, not against them. Offers an inspiring vision of education and practical skills to create
a safe and supportive learning and working atmosphere, cultivate emotional intelligence, respect and compassion. 171 pages
Table of Contents | Chapter One | "In Action" Stories


Peaceful Living

Daily Meditations for Living with Love, Healing and Compassion,
by Mary Mackenzie

In this gathering of wisdom, Mary Mackenzie empowers you with an intimate life map that will literally change the course of your life for the better. Each of the 366 meditations
includes an inspirational quote and concrete, practical tips for integrating the daily
message into your life. The learned behaviors
of cynicism, resentment, and getting even are replaced with
the skills of Nonviolent Communication, including recognizing
one's needs and values and making choices in alignment with them. 390pp
Table of Contents |  Introduction | Sample Meditations



Eat by Choice, Not by Habit


Practical Skills for Creating a Healthy Relationship with Your Body and Food,
by Sylvia Haskvitz

Find practical strategies to break out of unhealthy eating cycles by becoming aware of your needs. Rather than a proscriptive fad diet, readers learn to dig deeper to the emotional consciousness that underlies our eating patterns. Learn to enjoy the tastes, smells and sensations of healthful eating once again 128pp Table of Contents |Introduction Download Free Eat by Choice Recipes  | Index

 

RECOMMENDED BOOKLETS


Practical Spirituality


Reflections on the Spiritual Basis of Nonviolent Communication
by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.

According to Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D., our most basic spiritual need is to contribute to the well being of others and ourselves. His brief, unscripted reflections on the spiritual basis of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) will inspire
you not only to connect with the Divine in yourself and others, but to begin to create
a world of empathy and compassion, where the language we use
is the key to enriching life. Discover an intensely satisfying and joyful spiritual experience that begins with you. In these rich pages, learn how NVC can help you achieve a more practical, applied spirituality 48pp
Table of Contents  | Chapter 1



Being Me, Loving You

A Practical Guide to Extraordinary Relationships
by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.

Many of us think of love as a strong emotion,
a feeling we have for another person.
Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication helps us take a wholly
different and life-enriching approach to love. Love is something you "do," something you give freely from the heart. Learn how to express yourself nakedly and honestly to
your partner, friends, or family, for no other purpose than to
reveal what's present or alive in you.  80pp
Table of Contents  | Introduction



We Can Work it Out

Resolving Conflicts Peacefully and Powerfully
by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.

Most of us lack the vocabulary to express what we're feeling or needing, leading us to point fingers at someone as the "cause" of our pain. When people sense that their feelings and needs are valued—and heard—it immediately helps reduce tension and hostility, opening the door for peaceful resolution. NVC inspires genuine cooperation by focusing on the unmet needs behind the conflict. 32pp Table of Contents  | Chapter 1



The Heart of Social Change

How You Can Make a Difference in Your World
by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.

A From the manner in which we communicate,
to the intention we bring to every interaction,
to the organizational structures we support, social change "begins with me." This is an excellent resource for activists, community leaders and anyone who wants to make a difference in the world. 45 pp.
Table of Contents  | Chapter 1

 

The Surprising Purpose of Anger

Beyond Anger Management: Finding the Gift
by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.

Rather than managing your anger by suppressing your feelings or blasting someone with your judgments, Marshall Rosenberg
shows you how to use anger to discover
what you need, and then how to meet your needs in constructive ways. 48pp
Table of Contents  | Chapter 1

 

Getting Past the Pain Between Us

Healing and Reconciliation Without Compromise
by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.

ITransform emotional pain, depression, shame, and conflict into empowering connections. Rosenberg shares that behind all emotional
pain are unmet needs. He provides simple
steps to create the heartfelt presence necessary for healing to occur. Learn how to transform your relationships, and find satisfying reconciliation, by moving beyond pain to a place of clear, honest communication. 48pp Table of Contents  | Chapter 1



Teaching Children Compassionately

How Students and Teachers Can Succeed
with Mutual Understanding
by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.

IIn this keynote address to a national conference of Montessori educators, Marshall Rosenberg describes his progressive, radical approach to teaching that centers on compassionate connection. Marshall describes the role that power and punishment play in our schools, and challenges educators to motivate students instead "by a reverence for life." 48pp
Table of Contents  | Chapter 1



Raising Children Compassionately

Parenting the Nonviolent Communication Way
by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.

If you've searched for parenting tips to improve your family dynamics, you are not alone. This powerful, practical booklet offers the unique skills and perspective of Nonviolent Communication (NVC). While other parenting resources offer communication models or discipline techniques, NVC stresses the importance of putting compassionate connection first. 32pp
Table of Contents  | Chapter 1

 

Parenting from Your Heart

Sharing the Gifts of Compassion,
Connection and Choice
by Inbal Kashtan

Parents everywhere want to connect compassionately with their children, to show them love and offer guidance even in difficult moments. In this packed and practical booklet, Inbal Kashtan describes how the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) process can transform parenting to promote peace for generations
to come. 48pp.
Table of Contents  | Chapter 1 | Feelings and Needs List

 

What's Making You Angry?

10 Steps to Transforming Anger
So Everyone Wins
by Shari Klein and Neill Gibson

In this concise booklet, you'll learn to
view anger as a life-enriching emotion
that can wake us up to what we need
and value. Neill Gibson and Shari Klein
offer a powerful, step-by-step approach
to transform anger to find healthy,
mutually satisfying outcomes. 32pp.

Table of Contents  | Chapter 1



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