Nonviolent Communication

Through our work with the Conflict Transformation Fund, we were introduced to nonviolent communication and those growing its practice. On the Island of Maui, the Teran James Young Foundation is one of those organizations committed to sharing and growing the practice of nonviolent communication. They offer free weekly online facilitated practice sessions open to anyone around the world who would like to join.

Through these sessions, we were introduced to the various resources they share online.

I often find myself sharing this free feelings wheel from Mosaic Eye and the needs wheel from Nonviolent Communication for the Next Generation.

Often I will invite those I spend time with to share how they are feeling. Then, we explore what they might need based on how they are feeling. We all have feelings and needs that deserve to be acknowledged and cared for.