Communication Dojo Podcast

Anna and Terrence are a couple with a recurring conflict. They decide to get some support with using Nonviolent Communication to help them resolve their conflict.Table of Contents This table of contents might help you if you want to skip around to listen to specific parts of Anna and Terrance's journey from conflict to connection and new strategies to meet their needs. (00:00:00) Introduction(00:02:30) Chapter 1: We hear a rather tense conversation between Anna and Terrence. It’s a frequent conflict in their relationship, but it’s also a turning point because it will lead to them introducing an NVC approach to transforming their conflict into renewed connection and practical solutions. (00:07:05) Chapter 2: Terrence seeks my support, and we do a coaching session, where Terrence learns a process we call 'Self-Connection' and through that process comes to see the conflict in a different way. (00:46:30) Chapter 3: We hear a second conversation between Anna and Terrence, where Terrence applies his newfound insights from the Self-Connection session. There are still some painful moments for Terrence in this conversation, but he resists the urge to react in the ways he’s done in the past. Instead of an argument, the conversation is harmonious and paves the way for Anna and Terrence to have a deeper discussion about their conflict during the coming weekend. (00:53:30) Chapter 4: Anna decides to follow Terrence’s lead, and to seek some help with the Self-Connection process, in preparation for the upcoming discussion with Terrence (01:14:55) Chapter 5: We hear the third conversation between Anna and Terrence. This conversation is itself a journey from initial tension to vulnerable expression, attentive listening and to an increasingly connected and loving conversation, which also leads to practical solutions for them to try out.