Empathy and Honesty with NVC

Leading a discussion group on the basics of Nonviolent Communication using the principles of Observation, Feelings, Needs and Requests to offer empathy to others and expressing honestly what's going on with us.

NEEDS / UNIVERSAL VALUES -
Play / Fun
Rest / Relaxation
Understanding Others / Empathy
To be Understood / To be Heard
Understanding Me / Self-Empathy
Friends / Community / Belonging
Choice / Autonomy / Freedom
Learning / Exploration / Discovery
Capability / Competence Skills
Giving / Sharing
Respect / To Matter / To be Considered
Self – Expression / Creativity
Help / Support
Safety /Trust

FEELINGS
PLEASANT FEELINGS - FEELINGS WHEN NEEDS ARE MET
Playful / Exuberant
Thankful / Grateful
Friendly / Loving / Tender / Warm
Excited / Enthusiastic / Energetic / Eager
Happy / Glad / Delighted / Cheerful
Curious / Interested
Peaceful / Calm / Content / Relaxed

UNPLEASANT FEELINGS - FEELINGS WHEN NEEDS ARE NOT MET
Scared / Worried / Afraid
Confused / Puzzled / Mixed Up / Unsure
Frustrated
Unsettled / Concerned / Tense
Sad / Unhappy / Disappointed / Lonely
Surprised / Shocked
Angry / Mad / Furious / Upset