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One World, Many Experiences: Embracing Diversity in Teaching NVC
Lately folks have been saying to me, We’re all humans with the same underlying needs. Isn’t that the premise of NVC? If you believe in NVC’s fundamental premise, why do you even talk about differences between groups or have classes only for women, or LGBTQ folks, or people from the global majority or any other […]
Peacebuilding When We Disagree (Podcast)
Click here to listen to the full interview! With election season 2020 behind us, there’s a lot of talk from winning candidates about o...
Unpack This!
Heartful responses to microaggressions
Making Sense of These Times (Video)
In this live-streamed conversation, I discuss the opportunities that NVC provides for understanding and transforming racism.
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NVC tools and strategies for intentional living
An Introduction To NVC (Video)
In this video interview, I provide an introduction to Nonviolent Communication.
Deeper Connections | Action for Happiness (Video)
In this video, I introduces the principles of Nonviolent Communication and how we can use these to enhance our relationships, deal construct...
Kwanzaa Reflections – Imani
Today, the last day of Kwanzaa, the first day of the New Year, we focus on the last of the Nguzo Saba, Imani – faith. Imani encapsulat...
Kwanzaa Reflections – Kuumba
Today, the 6th day of Kwanzaa, is a day when I’m so annoyed at this extended pandemic! As we celebrate today’s principle from the Nguzo ...
Kwanzaa Reflections – Nia
This morning, folks in my house listened to Paul Robeson sing Ballad for Americans as we started our Kwanzaa reflections. Robeson, born in 1...
Kwanzaa Reflections – Ujamaa
The principle of Ujamaa – Cooperative Economics – is deeply embodied within African-American communities and communities of Afri...
Kwanzaa Reflections – Ujima
This morning, the third day of Kwanzaa, my teen and I discussed today’s principle of Ujima – Collective Work and Responsibility. They im...
Kwanzaa Reflections – Kujichagulia
On the second day of Kwanzaa, we contemplate the principle, Kujichagulia. On the official Kwanzaa website, Kujichagulia – Self Determinati...
Kwanzaa Reflections – Umoja
As the year comes to a close, I’ve decided to share a little of my family’s tradition. When my children were born, I wanted to b...
