When I read a History of France
book to my daughter and they talked about wars or fightings
at every page, when I happen to listen to the so sad news
on the radio or when I learn about how people's life can be
affected by stupid laws, I feel really sad. I wish and do
my best to be a change in this world as much as I can possibily
be and start with myself and within my family.
All the different methods of communication, thoughts or tools
that I found could help me make this change are listed bellow.
Such as the Non Violent Communication Language, A new Earth
by Eckhart Tolle, Imago Therapy, the power of thoughts and
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Non
Violent Communication language (NVC)
This teaches a way of talking that can be used
in various situations such as Parenting, Relationship, Couples
or even Nations and allows to focus on feelings and needs.
It is based on the fact that a conflict comes from unmet needs
from each parts. One of the accent of this way of communicating
is using "empathy and self-empathy".
To
learn more click here. |
"A
new earth, awakening to your life's purpose" by Eckhart
Tolle
This book is the most inspiring and change boosting
I have ever read.
Here is a quote about it or just read it!: "In
illuminating the nature of this shift in consciousness, Tolle
describes in detail how our current ego-based state of consciousness
operates. Then gently, and in very practical terms, he leads
us into this new consciousness. We will come to experience
who we truly are—which is something infinitely greater
than anything we currently think we are—and learn to
live and breathe freely." |
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Books and games
for kids related to NVC
The Charlie and Sophie picture books are written
for children ages 3-8 and introduce Nonviolent Communication
concepts. like:
"Sophie's cloudy day", "Charlie and Sophie
and the tot train", "Charlie bouncing on the sofa"
and more. One
website to purchase them.
Feeleez game is designed to teach children about
feelings and in turn raise their emotional intelligence and
awareness, for kids 2+. More
The No-Fault Zone™Game: A game for kids
5+ and adults based on the NVC and created by the authors
of "Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids" Click
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Lightening books
for kids
"The Feelings Book", "The Peace
Book", "The Family Book" By Todd Parr
" I'm Thankful Each Day" by P.K. Hallinan
"The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein
"The Greatest Power" by Demi
"The Listening Walk" by Paul Showers
"My Five Senses" by Aliki
"Giving Thanks, A Native AMerican Good Morning Message"
by Chief Jake Swamp
"Welcome to This World" by Debby Boone
"Before you Were Born" by Nancy White Carlstrom
"All I See Is Part of Me" by Chara M. Curtis and
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An NVC Family
camp in July 2009:
Family HEART Camp
Would you enjoy having more Harmony,
Ease, Authenticity, Respect,
and Trust (HEART) in your family? Do you
want to create close connections with your children, to inspire
cooperation instead of power struggle, to take good care of
yourself, to support your children in thriving, to have fun
and peace of mind, to enjoy parenting?
Then consider Family HEART Camp – an unforgettable
one-week immersion in Nonviolent Communication for families.
For
more details, click here. |
Affirmation,
the power of your thoughts and the importance of living your
life purpose
Affirmations, "The Secret", the power
of your emotions, how ever you call it, it works. The way
you think consciously and unconsciously has a direct effect
on how your life unfolds. Living or not your life purpose
has also the same effect.
If you change your thoughts and the way you
can feel even a few minutes a day to start with, you will
see good things coming to you. I know it sounds difficult
to believe. If at some point you have enough of what life
is offering to you then give it a try. Wether you welcome
your life purpose in your daily life or not can make a huge
difference too.
For more guidance you can contact Cat
Runningelk a wonderfully intuitive life coach and more
or read one or 2 books on the subject like "You can heal
your life" by Louise
Hay. Here is quote from her:
"This year I do the mental
work for positive change!"
I know that until we make inner changes and are willing to
do some mental work, nothing out there is going to change.
The only thing we need to change is a thought -- just a thought.
So this year think of all the positive things you can do for
yourself. Think only positive thoughts.
Affirm what you want each day as soon as you wake up. Say
OUT to any unwanted, negative thinking. Be grateful for all
the good in your life.
In this way, you are doing the mental work that effects positive
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More links about NVC
To read the first chapter of "NVC a language
of life" writen by Marshall Rosenberg, cnvc.org
Workshops, classes and group support in the
Washington DC area, capitalnvc.net.
"Parenting from your Heart" Inbal
Kashtan based on NVC
Via BayNVC, you can purchase a CD transcript
of a workshop that Inbal Kashtan gave a few years ago to the
California State Homeschoolers annual conference Click
here
"Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids"
by Sura Hart and Victoria Kindle Hodson, a parenting book
based on NVC
www.growingcompassion.org:
They are NVC trainers who offer periodic teleclasses on a
wide range of topics, including parenting. Ingrid Bauer, a
certified NVC trainer, has offered two teleclass series for
parents via this site over the past year
www.nvcacademy.com:
The Academy focuses on online learning and employs 32 certified
NVC trainers from around the world.
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Books on Parenting
"How to Talk So Kids Will Listen &
Listen So Kids Will Talk" by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlis
"Playful Parenting" by Lawrence J.
Cohen
"Unconditional Parenting: Moving from Rewards
and Punishments to Love and Reason" by Alfie Kohn
"Parenting from your Heart" Inbal
Kashtan based on NVC
Great websites for Parents:
Natural
Parenting
Healthy
Habits Healthy Kids
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"Getting the love you
want" by Harville Hendrix also called Imago Therapy
This Therapeutic technique is based on using
the relationship you have with your partner or your children
to heal wounds of your childhood.
It is an amazing view on how couples can become
healing partners. After a "romantic period" some
issues can arize in a couple. This is a great opportunity
to deepen your relationship, learn about your partner wounds
and talk about yours.
The method offers a "Mirroring, Validating
and Empathy" tool that is great in many situations.
The
official website
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