NVC is founded on language and communication skills that strengthen our ability to remain human, even under trying conditions.

We need empathy to give empathy.

It's harder to empathize with those who appear to possess more power, status, or resources.

Our goal is to create a quality of empathic connection that allows everyone's needs to be met.

All moralistic judgments, whether positive or negative, are tragic expressions of unmet needs.

When we are angry, killing people is too superficial.

Empathy allows us to re-perceive our world in a new way and move forward.