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

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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.

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.

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.

Has info in it that the regular book doesn't have and I found it useful to understand more of what was in the regular book. I definitely would recommend finding a group to study this with for sure. The group brought it all together for me.

My therapist practices this communication style and recommended I read this book. I found it very helpful, although it has hard to remember the techniques when you are in the middle of an argument. More practice needed, I guess.

Very practical way for 2-20 people to get started with Marshall Rosenberg's:

.... Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life

I've used it in cities, in Buddhist monasteries and with online groups

....(see www.CourageousCommunication.com and www.cnvc.org )

I often advise people to start with the story about the man who kisses the orange, and then read the sections that are relevant - the stuff on setting up an empathy circle is especially good.

This workbook is helpful whether studying the process alone, leading a group, or participating as a group member. I strongly recommend that people purchase the workbook along with the Nonviolent Communication book by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. and use them together.

Loved this book by Marshall Rosenberg. I used it as the companion to listening to the book on cd. So helpful to have it at your finger tips and refer to passages that speak to your situation at the moment. If everyone could read this book we would have a new world of peace and caring for one another.

this information has changed my life and I haven't even finished the book. Everyone would benefit from learning this oh so simple way of communicating and listening to each other and to oneself.

This book maps the way to get in touch with feelings and needs and then shows how to get those needs met for everyone in a win/win context. Learn to let go of judgments and criticism in order to truly "see" other people and understand the needs driving their actions. Empathy and compassion for ourselves and others is the end result, making the idea of peace on earth more than "just a dream some of us had."