Nonviolent Communication
Communication at
Hooked on Colfax
What is Nonviolent Communication (NVC)?
(3 mins)
Writing activity
Cup activity
Noticing game
Listening for needs
Plan
Activity 1: Write down your problems
Write down the names of anyone with you have issues with
Write keywords about each situation that you have issues with around that person's name
Red, Yellow, Green
Activity 2: Tell them how you feel
Pick one issue with one person to write about
Write a 1-page letter to this person sharing with them how you feel
Try to advocate for yourself by asking for what you need
Listen with Giraffe Ears
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Cup Activity
Needs are...
Universal
General
Can be met by a number of different specifics
Feelings are...
Emotions
Your emotions
Connecting
Noticing Game
"Here with you now I notice..."
"Hearing you say that I notice..."
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Activity: Listening for needs
Final Harvest
Activity 3: Listen for Needs
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(O)bservations
(F)eelings
(N)eeds
(R)equests
The Core
Stand, Stretch, Questions?
(Big Mouth)
Activity 2: Tell them how you feel
Pick one issue with one person to write about
Write a 1-page letter to this person sharing with them how you feel
Try to advocate for yourself by asking for what you need
Terms and Ideas Review
Natural Giving
Jackal Language
Amtsprache
Natural Giving
Implying Wrongness
Giraffe Language
Video-Camera Observations
Observation Evaluation Practice
People
Write the names of people in your life who are not behaving in ways you would would like them to.
Rank each person using the colors red, yellow, and green, where red are the most triggering persons, and green are the least.
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Write the names of people in your life who are not behaving in ways you would would like them to.
Specify One Thing
Select one person from your list. (green or yellow)
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Write one observable thing they do that does not help to make life more wonderful for you.
Be specific and use video-camera observable language.
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Email (agenda + class info)
Next class Feb 3rd, Monday 6-8pm
Share flyers with family & friends
Closing Info
Feelings Review
(3 mins)
Thoughts vs Feelings
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Who am I?
When (clear observation)Â happens, I feel (universal feeling), because I need (universal need). Would you be willing to (request)?
The Script
Situation
Write the name of someone in your life who is not behaving the way you want them to.
Jackal Language
(11 mins)
Jackal Examples
(2 mins)
Big Mouth Story
(15 mins)
Practice
Buddy system
Chat
Reading assignment
Practice forms
Not graded
"Homework"
Next Week
Monday 27, 2025
Hooked on Colfax
6pm - 8pm
@maurop123
305-776-4431
Why now?
Cause Sudo
Steps
Talk with Emma
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Look for a place
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Save money
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Work to meet costs
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Celebrate each step
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Find a place in NJ
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Afford it
4.
Track it
Copy of Nonviolent Communication Slides
By mauromadeit
