What we’re about
Practice compassionate communication with a group of thoughtful people with interests in various healing systems such as Nonviolent Communication, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACIM, and Jungian shadow work. Beginners welcome! Every week, we talk about an interesting topic while simultaneously taking care to acknowledge our feelings and needs. https://www.emergexchange.com/
Upcoming events (4+)
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Expressing ourselves authentically and listening intently opens up the possibility of nourishing connections. We will practice active listening in the style of nonviolent communication (NVC).
Rules
- 📷 Cameras must be turned on at the introduction and while speaking.
- Speakers have the opportunity to share what's going on for them for up to 3 minutes. Sharing is optional.
- Listeners (everyone else) take turns offering empathy guesses.
❤️ Ask: "Are you feeling X because you need Y?" Use the feelings and needs lists below.
❤️ Guess only 1 feeling and 1 need at a time. Keep it very brief.
👎 Refrain from advising, 👎diagnosing, 👎 sympathizing, or 👎encouraging. - I welcome but do not require donations. I suggest a $5 donation.
Please print out:
- 📄 Feelings and needs list (updated Jun 14, 2023)
- Listening Practice [Online]Link visible for attendees$0.01
Expressing ourselves authentically and listening intently opens up the possibility of nourishing connections. We will practice active listening in the style of nonviolent communication (NVC).
Rules
- 📷 Cameras must be turned on at the introduction and while speaking.
- Speakers have the opportunity to share what's going on for them for up to 3 minutes. Sharing is optional.
- Listeners (everyone else) take turns offering empathy guesses.
❤️ Ask: "Are you feeling X because you need Y?" Use the feelings and needs lists below.
❤️ Guess only 1 feeling and 1 need at a time. Keep it very brief.
👎 Refrain from advising, 👎diagnosing, 👎 sympathizing, or 👎encouraging. - I welcome but do not require donations. I suggest a $5 donation.
Please print out:
- 📄 Feelings and needs list (updated Jun 14, 2023)
- Listening Practice [Online]Link visible for attendees$0.01
Expressing ourselves authentically and listening intently opens up the possibility of nourishing connections. We will practice active listening in the style of nonviolent communication (NVC).
Rules
- 📷 Cameras must be turned on at the introduction and while speaking.
- Speakers have the opportunity to share what's going on for them for up to 3 minutes. Sharing is optional.
- Listeners (everyone else) take turns offering empathy guesses.
❤️ Ask: "Are you feeling X because you need Y?" Use the feelings and needs lists below.
❤️ Guess only 1 feeling and 1 need at a time. Keep it very brief.
👎 Refrain from advising, 👎diagnosing, 👎 sympathizing, or 👎encouraging. - I welcome but do not require donations. I suggest a $5 donation.
Please print out:
- 📄 Feelings and needs list (updated Jun 14, 2023)
- Listening Practice [Online]Link visible for attendees$0.01
Expressing ourselves authentically and listening intently opens up the possibility of nourishing connections. We will practice active listening in the style of nonviolent communication (NVC).
Rules
- 📷 Cameras must be turned on at the introduction and while speaking.
- Speakers have the opportunity to share what's going on for them for up to 3 minutes. Sharing is optional.
- Listeners (everyone else) take turns offering empathy guesses.
❤️ Ask: "Are you feeling X because you need Y?" Use the feelings and needs lists below.
❤️ Guess only 1 feeling and 1 need at a time. Keep it very brief.
👎 Refrain from advising, 👎diagnosing, 👎 sympathizing, or 👎encouraging. - I welcome but do not require donations. I suggest a $5 donation.
Please print out:
- 📄 Feelings and needs list (updated Jun 14, 2023)
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