How to Talk about Dividing Topics with Nonviolent Communication
Free live session with NVC trainer and conflict mediator Marianne van Dijk
How to Talk about Dividing Topics with Nonviolent Communication
Free live session with NVC trainer and conflict mediator Marianne van Dijk
Free live session with NVC trainer and conflict mediator Marianne van Dijk
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In today's polarized world, conversations about divisive topics can quickly become challenging and emotionally charged.
Many of you have shared how difficult it is to discuss topics like:
As a result, some of you avoid the topic, and are left with a sense of guilt for ignoring it. Some of you get into heated debates. Some of you have lost friends due to it.
In this webinar, I used the Israel-Palestine conflict as an example to illustrate how to handle divisive topics. While currently this may not be the most universally divisive issue, please keep in mind that this webinar was recorded shortly after the events of October 7, 2023, a time when there were many conflicting perspectives.
I think it is of the utmost importance that we find mutual understanding on crucial political themes with family, partners, colleagues and friends, while also taking our own capacity into account.
This session will walk you through a free 5 step tool you can use during these conversations. It is based on Nonviolent Communication and boundary setting. There will be space to grieve as well.
Many of you have shared how difficult it is to discuss topics like:
- abortion
- gender
- voting
As a result, some of you avoid the topic, and are left with a sense of guilt for ignoring it. Some of you get into heated debates. Some of you have lost friends due to it.
In this webinar, I used the Israel-Palestine conflict as an example to illustrate how to handle divisive topics. While currently this may not be the most universally divisive issue, please keep in mind that this webinar was recorded shortly after the events of October 7, 2023, a time when there were many conflicting perspectives.
I think it is of the utmost importance that we find mutual understanding on crucial political themes with family, partners, colleagues and friends, while also taking our own capacity into account.
This session will walk you through a free 5 step tool you can use during these conversations. It is based on Nonviolent Communication and boundary setting. There will be space to grieve as well.
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Marianne van Dijk (she/her)
I'm Marianne, a Dutch NVC trainer living in Indonesia and the Netherlands. I have worked as a conflict mediator for almost a decade. I run the biggest Youtube channel world wide about the method of Nonviolent Communication.
I am not an expert in the Israel-Palestine crisis. I don't aim to spread information on the event itself - there are people better at that. I do have skills when it comes to how to find mutual understanding on dividing topics and how to set boundaries around the energy you put in relationships. This is what I want to offer during this crisis.
Marianne van Dijk (she/her)
I'm Marianne, a Dutch NVC trainer living in Indonesia and the Netherlands. I have worked as a conflict mediator for almost a decade. I run the biggest Youtube channel world wide about the method of Nonviolent Communication.
I am not an expert in the Israel-Palestine crisis. I don't aim to spread information on the event itself - there are people better at that. I do have skills when it comes to how to find mutual understanding on dividing topics and how to set boundaries around the energy you put in relationships. This is what I want to offer during this crisis.
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