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What is Violent Communication If violent means acting in ways that result in hurt or harm then much of how we communicate judging others bullying racial profiling blaming finger pointing discriminating against others speaking without listening criticizing name calling reacting when angry using political rhetoric being defensive or judging who is good bad or what is right wrong with people could indeed be called violent communicationWhat is Nonviolent Communication Nonviolent Communication is the integration of 4 things 1-Consciousness a set of principles that support living a life of empathy care courage and authenticity Language understanding how words contribute to connection or distance2-Language: understanding how words contribute to connection or distance3-Communication knowing how to ask for what we want how to hear others even in disagreement and how to move toward solutions that work for all4-Means of influence sharing power with others rather than using power over othersNVC serves our desire to do three things 1 Increase our ability to live with choice meaning and connection2 Connect empathically with self and others to have more satisfying relationships3 Sharing of resources so everyone is able to benefit