When I am angry I have a judgment and an unmet need.

My need is for safety, fun and to have distribution of resources, a sustainable life on the planet. NVC is a strategy that serves me to meet these needs.

Any time you throw pain at a Jackal without a clear present request, within a millisecond he'll jump in.

In our culture, most of us have been trained to ignore our own wants and to discount our needs.

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

When we are depressed, our thinking blocks us from being aware of our needs, and then being able to take action to meet our needs.

Depression is the reward we get for being 'good'.