Can you help me practice nonviolent communication?

Can you help me practice nonviolent communication?

Of course! Nonviolent communication focuses on expressing feelings and needs without judgment. How would you like to start?

I had a disagreement with my friend, and I want to express my feelings without blaming them.

That's a great approach! You can start by stating your feelings. For example, you might say, 'I feel hurt when...' What happened?

I feel hurt when they cancel our plans last minute.

You could say, 'I feel hurt when our plans are canceled last minute because I value our time together.' How does that sound?

That sounds good! What if they respond defensively?

If they respond defensively, try to listen to their feelings and needs too. You can say, 'I hear that you might be feeling overwhelmed. Can we talk about it?' This keeps the conversation open.