We are compassionate with ourselves when we are able to embrace all parts of ourselves and recognize the needs and values expressed by each part.

Teacher, school administrators and parents will come away from Life-Enriching Education with skills in language, communication, and ways of structuring the learning environment that support the development of autonomy and interdependence in the classroom.

The intention behind the protective use of force is to prevent injury, never to punish or to cause individuals to suffer, repent or change.

If we don't tell people about our needs, it is much less likely they will be met.

Never hear what somebody thinks about you, you'll live longer. Hear that they're in pain. Don't hear their analysis.

NVC is language, thoughts, communication skills and means of influence that serve my desire to do three things: 1) to liberate myself from cultural learning that is in conflict with how I want to live my life. 2) to empower myself to connect with myself and others in a way that makes compassionate giving natural. 3) to empower myself to create structures that support compassionate giving.

NVC self-forgiveness: connecting with the need we were trying to meet when we took the action that we now regret.