It seems there are still a few people who haven’t heard of Nonviolent Communication. For some, this can be a handy tool to add to your conflict resolution toolbox, for others it can be a life-changing epiphany. For those that are already familiar, I know we’re always looking for new tips and a chance to practice.

We will go over the five basic concepts of NVC with a particular focus on Emergency Empathy and de-escalation. This will focus on the individual, assuming the other party in a conflict is not aware of the concepts.