Marshall Rosenberg believed that from a young age our society teaches us to communicate in a way that is unfulfilling and harmful to both us and others around us. Such as feelings of guilt, shame and judgment amongst others.He wanted to communicate in a way that was closer to his own values. To communicate with our selves and others compassionately to enrich each others lives.

We believe that NVC is a gift to our lives. It has enabled us to have more fulfilling relationships with the people we care about. It has taught us to resolve conflict in a way which takes care of both our self and the other person. Whether it is family, friends, work colleagues or people we meet on the street NVC offers us a way that doesn’t judge, doesn’t inflame the situation, but looks for a mutual resolution. NVC teaches us about ourselves what we feel in a difficult  situation and what need is being unmet when we feel that way. NVC is not a dogma, it is a tool to help us bring peace into our lives now and in the future.