Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook: A Practical Guide for Individual, Group or Classroom Study (Nonviolent Communication Guides) [Paperback]

Lucy Leu (Author)

Book Description

Series: Nonviolent Communication Guides | Publication Date: September 1, 2003

Learning Nonviolent Communication (NVC) has often been equated with learning a whole new language. The NVC Companion Workbook helps you put these powerful, effective skills into practice with chapter-by-chapter study of Rosenberg's cornerstone text, NVC: A Language of Life. Create a safe, supportive group learning or practice environment that nurtures the needs of each participant. Find a wealth of activities, exercises and facilitator suggestions to refine and practice this powerful communication process. Whether you're learning on your own, in a group or in a classroom, this workbook will serve as an exceptional resource.

An exceptional resource for:
- Individuals: Includes useful activities and ideas for employing the liberating principles of NVC every day.
- Group Practice: Find guidance for getting started, group process, and activities.
- Teachers: Provides the basis for developing your own courses, or augmenting an existing curriculum.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Nonviolent Communication transforms potential conflicts into peaceful dialogues.” —John Gray, Ph.D., author, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

"In this book you will find an amazingly effective language for saying what's on your mind and in your heart" —Vicki Robin, coauthor, Your Money or Your Life

“Nonviolent Communication connects soul to soul, creating a lot of healing. Nonviolent Communication provides us with the most effective tools to foster health and relationships.” —Deepak Chopra, M.D., author, How to Know God

About the Author

Lucy Leu is the former board president of the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC) and editor of Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life. Currently she heads the Freedom Project, which brings Nonviolent Communication (NVC) training to prison inmates to facilitate their reintegration into society. She lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Puddledancer Press; 1 edition (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892005042
• ISBN-13: 978-1892005045
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,204 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #16 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Relationships > Conflict Management

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80 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars If you read the book, this workbook is just a review of it, February 25, 2005

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This review is from: Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook: A Practical Guide for Individual, Group or Classroom Study (Nonviolent Communication Guides) (Paperback)

I liked the NVC (Non Violent Communication) book, but the workbook fell short of expectations. It had a chapter by chapter homework assignment, and sometimes the questions were not necessary "NVC is also known by the title ___" (one answer is Giraffe Language). I expected the Workbook to offer guidelines on refining and practicing the technique, rather than simply reviewing the chapters of the book. I read the book, I understood it, I retained it. I didn't need the workbook. There are excellent components of the workbook also - some of the thought-provoking questions were helpful in deepening my understanding. I read the workbook and did the exercises, reviewing some in an NVC group. I feel disapointed because the book was more of a review than I expected it to be. I would like to see another workbook that has more exercises to develop greater skill in the NVC techniques.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Empowering, February 22, 2006

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BrianBear - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook: A Practical Guide for Individual, Group or Classroom Study (Nonviolent Communication Guides) (Paperback)

Interesting methods for group cooperation. Anticipates common disharmonies and provides easy, compassionate strategies for keeping connection. Contains challenging exercises and, for those who prefer to practice alone, serves as an excellent solo NVC journey guide.

31 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Plunging into Nonviolent Communication practice, October 19, 2004

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Margario "que circule" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook: A Practical Guide for Individual, Group or Classroom Study (Nonviolent Communication Guides) (Paperback)

This is the best tool I have found to
start practicing Nonviolent Communication,
whether on your own or with a group.
I find the exercises proposed here to be
imaginative, clear, down to earth and comprehensive
of the basics of NVC.
I think this workbook enhances Marshall Rosenberg's
teachings and contributes to make them practical for
anyone.