Unique Assumptions—NVC begins by assuming
that we are all compassionate by nature and that violent strategies—whether
verbal or physical—are learned behaviors taught and supported
by the prevailing culture. It also assumes that we all share the
same, basic human needs, and that all actions are a strategy to
meet one or more of these needs.
While NVC is much more than a communication model,
the components below provide a structural concept of the process
that leads to giving and receiving from the heart.
Honestly Expressing how I am and what I would
like without using blame, criticism or demands
Empathically Receiving how another is and what
he/she would like without hearing blame, criticism or demands
Whether expressing or receiving, NVC focuses our attention
on four pieces of information:
1) Observations —Objectively describing
what is going on without using evaluation, moralistic judgment,
interpretation or diagnosis
2) Feelings —Saying how you feel (emotions and body
sensations) about what you have observed without assigning blame
3) Needs —The basic human needs that are or not being
met and are the source of feelings
4) Requests —Clear request for actions that can meet
needs
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