Why do the same arguments keep happening? We all experience challenges, conflicts, and ruptures in our relationships — it’s part of being human. Yet some arguments seem to touch deeper pain or repeat in familiar, frustrating patterns. One way to understand these recurring dynamics is through … [Read more...]
Why do people say yes ..… and then not follow through?
Understanding requests in relationships Have you ever asked someone to do something, they agreed, and then... nothing happened? It’s a common and frustrating experience that can leave us confused and even hurt. I’ve been reflecting on this through my own experience. In a personal relationship, I … [Read more...]
Beginning with empathy: NVC in early years education and leadership
NVC in early years and organisational practice After more than three decades of working with young children — and those who care for them — I am still deeply moved by the transformative power of presence, play, and connection. Over the years, I’ve come to believe even more strongly that children … [Read more...]
Empathic leadership
Navigating the path of authenticity and connection In a world often dominated by messages of hatred, violence, profit, and power, the concept of empathic leadership shines as a beacon of hope. Yet, the journey to becoming an empathic leader is not an easy one. It requires profound self-reflection, … [Read more...]
Why is empathy so important?
Some time ago, Jeff Monnery, interviewed me about what empathy is and why it is so important. Jeff is the founder of Spoken Out Stories, a video series about stories of people who lived a hard experience in their life, and found their way to move forward with courage, determination, and … [Read more...]
Navigating feelings and needs with NVC
NVC supports us to get very clear about what matters Understanding yourself and communicating your feelings and needs is essential to well being and growth. This gives us clarity about what is important to us and where we want to focus our attention and action. Were you encouraged to repress your … [Read more...]
What do you do when your normal has gone?
A longing for a return to normal! A guest blog written by Emma Hobson. When my parents died back in 1998, I was a mother of 3 at the tender age of 23 and it rocked my world. The event plucked me out of my life and trajectory and placed me in a strange new world without a map. I spent months and … [Read more...]
Cultivating self empathy and self compassion with NVC
Mindfulness and embodiment can help us to cultivate self-empathy and self-compassion. Christopher Germer - a clinical instructor in psychology at Harvard Medical School and a founding member of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy says: Mindful self-compassion is the foundation of … [Read more...]
Building trust in the workplace
Trust is a vital prelude to workplace well-being and productivity In the dynamic realm of the workplace, trust is the linchpin that holds together the fabric of well-being and productivity. Unfortunately, the prevalence of mistrust is all too familiar. Have you ever found yourself working under a … [Read more...]
Becoming real-working with our trauma
What is trauma? According to Integrated listening Systems 'trauma is the response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event. The event overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, diminishing their sense of self and ability to feel the full range of emotions and … [Read more...]