Living Beyond Linear ~ Keisha Clark

A common expectation with conflict is that we should be able to "talk it out".  How do we do that with so many different points of view in the mix, though?  And how do we do that in a way that honors everyone involved, as best we can?  Nonviolent communication is one choice that has brought many thousands of people a way to peacefully find resolution.  Developed by Marshall Rosenberg, Nonviolent Communication offers a method of compassionate communication to meet the needs of all parties involved in the conversation.  Many call it a way of teaching peace. Keisha welcomes Connie Cox and Terry Doherty this week, to talk about their work with Nonviolent Communication,  the inspiring experiences they have had teaching these courses, and how we can all incorporate nonviolent practices into our everyday lives. Terry “Td” Doherty has been practicing the language of Nonviolent Communication since 2004. She credits weekly participation in an NVC Practice Group for learning how to apply this technology in real life. “T