basic ASSUMPTIONS underlying the model

Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a model / pathway / way of being to rediscovering our shared humanity and aligning with the natural flow of life. It shows us a concrete path to help us to do what we already know how to do; to enjoy natural giving. The model is grounded in these underlying assumptions:

• We Are All Connected Through Universal Needs
  Beneath our differences lies a shared essence: every human being is driven by the same fundamental needs, such as love, safety, and belonging. Expressing and listening to these is what fosters connection, compassion and collaboration.

• Every Action is an attempt to meet a beautiful need.
  All actions, even those that seem harmful, are attempts to meet needs. When we see this, compassion becomes possible. Needs are the why underneath everything we do, for example; Growth, Love, meaning, safety. Click here to find a full of universal feelings & needs.

• Feelings are how are body are trying to communicate to us our needs.
  Feeling are like an inner compass, signalling whether our deeper needs are met or unmet, and inviting us to realign with our truth.

• Compassion Is Our Natural State
  At our core, we are empathetic beings. Contributing to life and each other brings us a deep sense of meaning and beloning. Rather than learning compassion and empathy, it’s more about seeing and caring for that is blocking / clouding our natural state of compassion.

• All Conflict on the planet happens on the level of strategies.
  What we perceive as conflict stems from differing strategies to meet needs, not the needs themselves. At the level of needs, we find harmony.

• Empathy Transforms and Heals

  Offering presence and empathic understanding creates space for healing, clarity, and authentic connection, both within ourselves and with others.