In Nonviolent Communication (NVC), protective use of force refers to actions taken to prevent immediate harm or injury, with the sole...

Have you noticed what happens for you when someone asks something of you that is vague and unmeasurable? Do you find yourself confused,...

As humans, we are geared to look for what’s wrong in our environment. Our species wouldn’t have survived if we weren’t naturally wary...

Happy New Year everyone! With the new year, how about a few new resolutions? Every year we make them, and mostly, we aren’t successful at...

As we move into late fall and begin thinking of Thanksgiving and winter holidays, for many of us this time of year is a season marked by...

These last months have been disturbing for many who hold peace, human rights, and freedoms as important. With the brutal attacks by Putin...

From reading about and witnessing first hand the reactivity and violence associated with those who refuse to wear a mask in public (not...

Offering children empathy first, before moving directly to strategies and solutions, can ease tension and make family life more enjoyable fo

By Lisa Gottlieb Hurtling through the sky in a packed jet at 30,000 feet, it’s hard to get away from the person crammed in to the seat...

How many times have you put off a task, or avoided a deadline, even though you knew it would only make things worse by waiting? Increased...

One of the most difficult things to navigate in social settings is how to gracefully say, “No.” Whether it’s an invitation to a party you...

How to Make Requests How many times have you wanted something from someone else, and been frustrated and disappointed when they don’t...

Since 1909, March 8th has been the International Day of the Woman. It’s worth looking at what women have actually accomplished during...

Valentine's Day is typically geared to a certain group of people -- couples in love -- and others can feel lonely. Why not "Friend's Day?"

I am pleased to share that a new collaboration has been created between Francois Beausoleil, Irene Bowers and myself. HERE is the link to...

Would you like to live more fully and happily, and communicate with more ease? In this workshop you will learn to utilize empathy for...

I'm thrilled to share that certified NVC trainer Jeff Brown, from Columbus, Oh and I will be co-leading an Intro to NVC on Sunday, Sept....

It's often challenging for me to remain positive and hopeful in our current climate of gun violence, rape culture, political hostility...