It's All About Connection! NVC With Dr. B‪!‬ Cindy Bigbie, Heather Claypoole

It's been a while but, every now and then, Heather and Dr. B like to model empathy so that people have an idea how it actually sounds. In this episode, Dr. B takes some time to give Heather some empathy on a real life situation. As you listen, see if you can pick out the three components of presence, reflection and needs guesses. Notice, also, what usual responses are not part of the conversation. Building awareness is a big part of the NVC journey. We hope you enjoy.

In Episode 190, Dr. B talks with one of her recent students about a quick interaction with a stranger that highlights the power and potential of NVC.

It's been a while since Heather and Dr. B talked only about the NVC model ala The Bigbie Method, so in Episode 189 they do just that. If you are a beginner or have been listening for a while, we think you will gain some insights and gentle reminders about how all of this works.

Why is The Bigbie Method unique when it comes to its curriculum and process of teaching and scaling NVC? Episode 188 reveals what sets The Bigbie Method apart from other kinds of trainings.

Silence can be quite awkward in interactions; whether it be in everyday conversations, when listening to a friend in need or during a conflict. There is a tendency to fill in our silence with words. In Episode 187, Heather and Dr. B explore some of the reasons for this and also explain the gifts that silence allows for when we are brave enough to invite it into our conversations.

In Episode 186 Dr. B and Heather talk about Dr. B's recent experience with the Presence Process and how hard it is to stay present in all kinds of circumstances. They also discuss how and why all of this relates to the NVC process. We hope you enjoy!