Nonviolent Communication. A Language of Life

5,000,000 COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE - TRANSLATED IN MORE THAN 35 LANGUAGES What is Violent. Communication. If "violent" means acting in ways that result in hurt or harm, then much. of how we communicate. -judging others, bullying, having racial bias, blaming, finger pointing, discriminating, speaking without listening, criticizing others or ourselves, name-calling, reacting when angry, using political rhetoric, being defensive or judging who's "good/bad" or what's "right/wrong" with people-could indeed be called "violent communication. ". What is Nonviolent. Communication. Nonviolent Communication is the integration of four things:. - Consciousness:. a set of principles that support living a life of compassion, collaboration, courage, and authenticity - Language:. understanding how words contribute to connection or distance - Communication:. knowing how to ask for what we want, how to hear others even in disagreement, and how to move toward solutions that work for all - Means of influence:. sharing "power with others" rather than using "power over others" Nonviolent Communication serves our desire to do three things:. - Increase our ability to live with choice, meaning, and connection. - Connect empathically with self and others to have more satisfying. relationships. - Sharing of resources so everyone is able to benefit.