Nonviolent Communication (NVC)

[tofubreadchillicoriander]

Founded by Marshall Rosenberg (R.I.P.). It is a method to 1) observe, 2) feel, 3) acknowledge your need and 4) make a request to the other person.

In his book, it guides people in making the distinction of what one feels, and what one thinks but also how to realize we all have needs.

Personal note: It has been instrumental to my healing.

Note: not to be confused with a method of communication that doesn't honor responding appropriately in case of being in danger/unsafe situations, as Marshall Rosenberg said himself.

Here's a workshop by him: