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Includes bibliographical references and index Giving from the heart : the heart of nonviolent communication -- Communication that blocks compassion -- Observing without evaluating -- Identifying and expressing feelings -- Taking responsibility for our feelings -- Requesting that which would enrich life -- Receiving empathically -- The power of empathy -- Connecting compassionately with ourselves -- Expressing anger fully -- The protective use of force -- Liberating ourselves and counseling others -- Expressing appreciation in nonviolent communication

Giving From the Heart 1 Nonviolent Communication, Etty Hillesum, tear gas Communication That Blocks Compassion 15 Life-alienating communication, Mozart, moralistic judgments Observing Without Evaluating 25 Hank Smith, circled this number, stupid kid Identifying and Expressing Feelings 37 circled this number, guitar, English language Taking Responsibility for Our Feelings 49 illegitimacy, alienated expressions, raise your voice Requesting That Which Would Enrich Life 67 self-fulfilling prophecies, positive action language, action being requested Receiving Empathically 91 husband's message, empathically receiving, physical therapist The Power of Empathy 113 empathy, shock treatments, psychological pain Connecting Compassionately with Ourselves 129 self-compassion, carpool, self-hatred Expressing Anger Fully 141 racist, stimulus and cause, hear blame The Protective Use of Force 161 corporal punishment, physical punishment, spanking Liberating Ourselves 171 psychotherapists, Carl Rogers, Iris Expressing Appreciation 185 receive appreciation, hunger for appreciation, Nafez Epilogue 193 Bantam Books, Jesus, Nonviolent Index 201 Some Basic Feelings and Needs We All Have 213 Nonviolent Communication, Marshall Rosenberg, CNVC Trade Books from PuddleDancer Press 220 Ph.D, Rosenberg, Communication CNVC

Do you hunger for skills to improve the quality of your relationships, to deepen your sense of personal empowerment or to simply communicate more effectively? Unfortunately, for centuries our culture has taught us to think and speak in ways that can actually perpetuate conflict, internal pain and even violence. Nonviolent Communication partners practical skills with a powerful consciousness and vocabulary to help you get what you want peacefully. In this internationally acclaimed text, Marshall Rosenberg offers insightful stories, anecdotes, practical exercises and role-plays that will dramatically change your approach to communication for the better. Discover how the language you use can strengthen your relationships, build trust, prevent conflicts and heal pain. Revolutionary, yet simple, NVC offers you the most effective tools to reduce violence and create peace in your life—one interaction at a time. Over 150,000 copies sold and now available in 20 languages around the world. More than 250,000 people each year from all walks of life are learning these life-changing skills.