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Dec 27, 20233 min read

Different Ways to Circle

One of the great appeals of circling is its adaptability. In almost everything you do, a layer of circling can be added to increase mindfuln

Oct 18, 20234 min read

A Beginner's Guide to Authentic Relating

Among the Relational Arts, the most popular and widely practiced is probably Authentic Relating. It’s a system that trains you to become,...

Oct 13, 20236 min read

A Beginner's Guide to Circling

Circling is a core practice in the relational arts. That comes down to how profound and flexible.

Oct 13, 20234 min read

Going Beyond the Basics of Circling

In any moment of circling, you have nearly infinite options. Going beyond the basics means exploring how to play with these possibilities.

Oct 12, 20235 min read

Talking to Yourself Using NVC

We communicate with ourselves more than anyone else. For most people, self-talk is an almost constant event going on in their heads all...

Oct 12, 20235 min read

Requests in Nonviolent Communication

The fourth and final component of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) takes us to the step where we make requests. This is where we bring in...

Oct 12, 20236 min read

Needs in Nonviolent Communication

The third component of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) brings us to express our needs. We began to touch on this at the end of our guide...

Oct 12, 20234 min read

Feelings in Nonviolent Communication

The second component of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is communicating our feelings. This moves us from the realm of value-neutral...

Oct 12, 20234 min read

Observations in Nonviolent Communication

There is a reason that the very first component of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is to make value-neutral observations. The moment our...

Oct 12, 20235 min read

A Beginner's Guide to Nonviolent Communication

Nonviolent communication is a set of principles that emphasizes compassion, collaboration, and authenticity.