"We should all be grateful to Marshall Rosenberg. He provides us with the most effective tools to foster health and relationships""I believe the principles and techniques in this book can literally change the world, but more importantly, they can change the quality of your life with your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your co-workers and everyone else you interact with. I cannot recommend it highly enough.""Marshall Rosenberg's dynamic communication techniques transform potential conflicts into peaceful dialogues. You'll learn simple tools to diffuse arguments and create compassionate connections with your family, friends, and other acquaintances. I highly recommend this book."From the PublisherDr. Marshall Rosenberg is recognized worldwide as a pioneer in the field of conflict resolution. His non-violent communication principles currently are used by tens of thousands of people on five continents dedicated to resolving conflicts peacefully.About the AuthorMarshall RosenbergMarshall Rosenberg (October 6, 1934 February 7, 2015) was best known for initiating peace programs in war torn areas including Rwanda, Burundi, Nigeria, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, the Middle East, Serbia, Croatia, and Ireland. A clinical psychologist, he was the founder and director of educational services for the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC), an international nonprofit organization that offers workshops and training in 30 countries. Dr. Rosenberg is the author of "Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life." For more information on Dr. Rosenberg, please visit his website at: www.cnvc.org." what products are in high demand right now Speaking Peace
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. 2 disk audio set is a great NVC toolBy CustomerAnyone interested in learning to improve communication skills in order to "make life more wonderful" for both yourself and others should read/watch/listen to Marshall B. Rosenberg. This short, 2 disk audio set is a great NVC tool.15 of 15 people found the following review helpful. Eye, Mind and Heart OpeningBy Lanna S. SeuretAs a graduate of WEAVE (Women Escaping a Violent Environment -actually for men, women, children, elders, but PEAVE as anacronym for "People Escaping...." just didn't have theright connotation) I had learned not only about generational violence and why people become abusive, disrespectful or violent,but also how to "hear" my own feelings, and warning signals, speak up for them, and ask clearly for what I wanted. This alone was a tremendous win. However, I noticed in practice that when I did so, it was the unusual person who would automatically respond in kind and tell me what they were feeling or wanted. Gradually I felt awkward and unsatisfied, but couldn't really identify what was missing.Non-Violent Communication offers what was missing: connection and communion. Even though formerly considering myself intuitive, learning to listen to others empathically, below differing opinions, facts and values to the heart of the person, their human needs, was extremely challenging, even frightening - doubtless due to former abuse - but when the breakthrough came, it was extraordinary!! My parents argued very disrespectfully and loudly to solve differences or problems; I overcompensated by appearing to not have any, and then avoiding the situation or person. You can understand how alienating this is, how disconnecting and de-humanizing. I'm very glad to have made the effort to learn this with one or two willing and safe friends, as now it is easier to apply in more difficult situations, for instance, with my family.This CD set is a wonderful introduction and overview, filled with somefunny, some amazing anecdotes. Dr. Rosenberg has a very soothing voice, a dry sense of humour, and surprisingly, rather pleasing little songs. (At first I thought "Oh, no; this is going to be hokey - but it wasn't. Now in odd moments, I find myself singing "See Me Beautiful"like the school kids!)Disc One is an introduction to NVC, how discovering why some people use violence and abuse to gain their way, and why othersretain their humanity and consideration was Dr. Rosenberg's deeppurpose in life. He goes on to show real life basics and how to apply NVC personally.On disc two, NVC is shown in international, social and justicesituations. In one instance of a child molester, my mouth hung opened and I stood stock still for a few minutes listening to how Dr. Rosenberg helped the prisoner discover how terrorizingchildren had filled a profound and deeply hidden need for him. The next step is actually a lot easier, which is to gently assist him to getting his needs met and those of the communityin less costly ways. Before getting the facts about who ends up in prison and who is statistically executed, my opinion was that there are certain violent crimes- murder, rape and child molestation - that did deserve the death penalty. It's pretty easy to get very angry about the crime and not see the criminalas a human being, or coversely go the other way and feel terribly sorry for them, put them in prison, and walk away. But he, Dr. Rosenberg was there, and did do this with this guy, and it did work. It's pretty staggering, and pretty profound, if wecould eventually change our justice system from punitive torestorative. To me, it's even more profound, more direct, andmore applicable (though maybe no easier) than forgiving one'senemies, and turning the other cheek.Well, see for yourself! I'll bet something on this CD will affect everyone who listens to it in a profound way. Highly recommended as a first step. If you like it, then you can getthe book, and start practicing with a good friend!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy C. S. ParrJust what I needed !