What People Are Saying

The following quotes are from Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Compassion (NVC)

"I believe the principles and techniques of NVC can literally change the world, but more importantly, they can change the quality of your life with your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your co-workers and everyone else you interact with."

Jack Canfield, Chicken Soup for the Soul series

"When I decided to listen to my kid with giraffe ears, 'Are you feeling upset, because you want to make your own choices?', it didn't solve all our problems. But for the first time I think I was able to see where she was coining from and I think she got me. We stopped yelling and that gives me hope."

Linda, Workbook Study participant

"I used the empathy guesses with my wife on the telephone and she exclaimed, 'this is the first time you ever really listened to me in 13 years.' I was blown away and grateful."

Tommy, inmate at Sonoma County Detention Facility

"I used this learning to figure out what the other guy might be needing and I am pretty sure doing that prevented at least 3 fights this week."

Victor, inmate at San Quentin Prison

"I'm not very skilled with these tools yet, but even speaking to my friend with the intention of coming from my heart, made a big difference in our connecting and understanding each other. I am very grateful and hopeful."

Laura Ownes, workbook study participant

"...you'll learn simple tools to defuse arguments 4 and create compassionate connections with your family, Mends and other acquaintances."

John Gray, Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus