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REFERENCE LIST:
Albee, George W. (1)
Reference Type: Book Section
Record Number: 60
Author: Albee, George W.
Year: 1967
Title: The relation of conceptual models to manpower needs
Editor: Cowan, E.L.; Garner, E.A.; ., M. Cox
Book Title: Emergent Approaches to Mental Health Problems
City: New York
Publisher: Appleton-Century-Crofts,
Short Title: The relation of conceptual models to manpower needs
Keywords: Rosenberg Inuences
NVC Theory
Notes: Refereence from Rosenberg, Marshall B. "Community Psychology as Applied by a
Clinician" in Social Change: Ideas and Applications. Vol. 1, no. 2, p. 3-4, January 1971
Alternatives to Violence Program (1)
Reference Type: Report
Record Number: 40
Author: Delahanty, Frances
Year: 2004
Title: Summary of Research on the Eectiveness of the Alternatives to Violence Project
Institution: Pace University
Type: Review
Short Title: Summary of Research on the Eectiveness of the Alternatives to Violence Project
Keywords: AVP
Alternatives to Violence Program
Notes: Includes references
URL: http://lebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20in%20Prisons/
Eectiveness%20of%20Alternatives%20to%20Violence%20Project.doc
Anger (2)
Reference Type: Personal Communication
Record Number: 41
Author: Leu, Lucy
Year: 2004
Title: Freedom Project-Quarterly Workshops
Recipient: Caruso, Thomas
Description: Word Document
Date: January 31
Type: Project Description
Short Title: Freedom Project-Quarterly Workshops
Keywords: Basics
Anger
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REFERENCE LIST:

Albee, George W. (1)

Reference Type : Book Section Record Number : 60 Author : Albee, George W. Year : 1967 Title : The relation of conceptual models to manpower needs Editor : Cowan, E.L.; Garner, E.A.; ., M. Cox Book Title : Emergent Approaches to Mental Health Problems City : New York Publisher : Appleton-Century-Crofts, Short Title : The relation of conceptual models to manpower needs Keywords : Rosenberg Influences NVC Theory Notes : Refereence from Rosenberg, Marshall B. "Community Psychology as Applied by a Clinician" in Social Change: Ideas and Applications. Vol. 1, no. 2, p. 3-4, January 1971

Alternatives to Violence Program (1)

Reference Type : Report Record Number : 40 Author : Delahanty, Frances Year : 2004 Title : Summary of Research on the Effectiveness of the Alternatives to Violence Project Institution : Pace University Type : Review Short Title: Summary of Research on the Effectiveness of the Alternatives to Violence Project Keywords : AVP Alternatives to Violence Program Notes : Includes references URL : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20in%20Prisons/ Effectiveness%20of%20Alternatives%20to%20Violence%20Project.doc

Anger (2)

Reference Type : Personal Communication Record Number : 41 Author : Leu, Lucy Year : 2004 Title : Freedom Project-Quarterly Workshops Recipient: Caruso, Thomas Description : Word Document Date : January 31 Type : Project Description Short Title : Freedom Project-Quarterly Workshops Keywords : Basics Anger

Workshops Training Description Project Descriptions Connecting Reconciliation Community Notes : Prepared for NVC in Prisons proposal submitted to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Feb. 2004. URL : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20in%20Prisons/ Freedom%20Project-Quarterly%20Workshops-Leu013104.doc

Reference Type : Personal Communication Record Number : 42 Author : Leu, Lucy Year : 2004 Title : Freedom Project-Weekly Practice Sessions Recipient: Caruso, Thomas P. Description : Word Document Date : January 31 Type : Project Description Short Title : Freedom Project-Weekly Practice Sessions Keywords : Community Anger Return to Life Outside Prision Self-awareness Presence Compassion Notes : Provided as part of proposal to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention submitted in February 2004. URL : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20in%20Prisons/ Freedom%20Project-Weekly%20Practice%20Sessions-Leu013104.doc

Assessment (3)

Reference Type : Thesis Record Number : 53 Author : Blake, Susan M Year : 2002 Title : A Step Toward Violence Prevention: Non-Violent Communication as Part of a College Curriculum Academic Department: Department of Communication City : Boca Raton, Florida University : Florida Atlantic University Number of Pages : 122 Advisor : Mulvaney, Becky Thesis Type : Master of Arts Short Title : A Step Toward Violence Prevention: Non-Violent Communication as Part of a College Curriculum Keywords : Assessment Training Description NVC in Schools

This evaluation was not able to fully address all evaluation issues due to limitations in the available data. For instance, although information was collected from practice group participants on the extent to which the skills were used in the workplace, this information was not collected from participants of the three-day workshops, or the ten-day training components. This limits the ability to address the issue, as there is relevant data only for some sessions and not for others. In addition, the lack of comparable data for different types of sessions means that the effectiveness of the different methods of training could not be compared. Without comparable data from each session, we cannot determine if all methods are effective, whether there are differences in effectiveness between methods, or whether some combinations of training methods are more effective than others. At the time of this evaluation, only about ten percent of the 600 plus individuals who attended the introductory workshop had taken additional training in this series. To get the full value from the training, it is expected that learners need to take at least one of the more intensive training components. Of the few who went on for additional training, many participated in two or even all of the other three components. Given that the majority of introductory workshop participants valued the training, felt it could be applied to the workplace and that they needed more practice, it is not clear why so few went on for further training. It is possible that barriers exist to accessing the additional training. Such barriers, if they exist, would limit the potential return on the investment made in the training, as the intended outcomes would not be expected from those who only participate in the introductory workshop.

The conclusions on relevance are based on what is plausible given the nature, content and intended learning outcomes of the Respectful Communication training. It is logically plausible that training beyond the introductory workshop could enhance the competencies of listening, understanding and responding; teamwork and cooperation; service orientation and integrity, and has some relevance to the vision and values of the BC public sector. There is no information on the extent to which these intended competencies were improved, either through a pre and post-test comparison, or through a direct assessment of the learners' competencies. Nor is there information to determine whether or not Respectful Communication training has had the intended impacts on communication effectiveness within the BC public service.

This evaluation was conducted to address the requirement that Respectful Communication training be evaluated prior to determining future funding. This evaluation provides some information needed to address the funding issue, but other factors should be considered, since there was limited data available to assess the impact of the training on the workplace and to assess the effectiveness of the different methods of delivery. The implications of the amount of training required, in terms of time off work, the extended period of time required before results can be expected in the workplace, and the cost of training employees beyond the introductory level, must be factored into the decision about whether or not Respectful Communication training is a cost effective way to meet the training needs that it is intended to address. Notes : The report was prepared for the Public Service Employee Relations Commission (PSERC), Employee Learning Services for their information and use. The report was not published nor distributed outside of PSERC. Respectful Communication is no longer being delivered through the BC Public Service Agency. I trust this information will be helpful. URL : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20Training% 20Assessments/RespComm%20Final%20Report/RespComm%20Final%20Report% 20with%20appendixes.pdf Author Address: Leadership & Learning Centre

BC Public Service Agency Phone: 250-356- Fax: 250-387- Email: [email protected] Website: www.bcpublicservice.ca/learning Mailing Address: PO Box 9404 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V Location: 3rd floor, 810 Blanshard Victoria BC V8W 2H

Reference Type : Report Record Number : 32 Author : Hart, Sura Year : 2004 Title : Pacifica-NVC Pilot Project: January 2004-June 2005 City : Los Angeles, CA Institution : Center for Nonviolent Communication Date : January 13 Type : Project Proposal Short Title: Pacifica-NVC Pilot Project: January 2004-June 2005 Keywords : Project Proposal Assessment Training Project Notes : Ages 5- URL : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20in%20Schools/ Project%20Proposals/Pacifica%20Pilot%20Project/Proposal-Pacifica%20Project% 20011304.doc

Assessment Tool (1)

Reference Type : Personal Communication Record Number : 36 Author : Kashtan, Inbal Year : 2003 Title : Pre- and Post-NVC Parenting Workshop Assessment Questionaire Recipient: Caruso, Thomas P. Description : Questionaire Date : December 31 Type : Assessment Tool Short Title : Pre- and Post-NVC Parenting Workshop Assessment Questionaire Keywords : NVC in Parenting NVC Workshops URL : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20in%20Parenting/ Assessment%20Tools/Assessment-Parenting-Kashtan.doc

AVP (1)

Reference Type : Report Record Number : 40

Keywords : Survey Project Report URL : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20Training% 20Assessments/IIT%20Assessment/Survey%20Report-IIT%20Assessment.doc

Reference Type : Journal Article Record Number : 47 Author : Baran, Gary Year : 2000 Title : Nonviolent Communication: An Important Component in Personal and Nonviolent Social Change Journal : The Acorn (Journal of the Gandhi-King Society) Volume : 10 Issue : 2 Pages : 42- Date: Spring Short Title : Nonviolent Communication: An Important Component in Personal and Nonviolent Social Change Notes : Gary Baran has copies URL : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20Usage/ Baran2000-TheAcorn.pdf Author Address: [email protected]

Basics (1)

Reference Type : Personal Communication Record Number : 41 Author : Leu, Lucy Year : 2004 Title : Freedom Project-Quarterly Workshops Recipient: Caruso, Thomas Description : Word Document Date : January 31 Type : Project Description Short Title : Freedom Project-Quarterly Workshops Keywords : Basics Anger Workshops Training Description Project Descriptions Connecting Reconciliation Community Notes : Prepared for NVC in Prisons proposal submitted to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Feb. 2004. URL : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20in%20Prisons/ Freedom%20Project-Quarterly%20Workshops-Leu013104.doc

Baum, Katrina (1)

Reference Type : Report Record Number : 51 Author : DeVoe, Jill F.; Peter, Katharin; Kaufman, Phillip; Miller, Amanda; Noonan, Margaret; Snyder, Thomas; Baum, Katrina Year : 2004 Title : Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2004 City : Washington, DC Institution : National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Department of Justice Pages : 189 Date : November Type : Statistics Report Short Title: Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2004 Report Number : NCES 2005- Keywords : NVC in Schools Violence Assessment Statistics Abstract : For youth to fulfill their potential in school, schools should be safe and secure places for all students, teachers, and staff members. Without a safe learning environment, teachers may have difficulty teaching and students may have difficulty learning. Gauging the safety of the school environment, however, may be difficult given the large amount of attention devoted to isolated incidents of extreme school violence nationwide.

Ensuring safer schools requires establishing good indicators of the current state of school crime and safety across the nation and periodically monitoring and updating these indicators. Indicators of School Crime and Safety is designed to provide an annual snapshot of specific crime and safety indicators, covering topics such as victimization, fights, bullying, classroom disorder, teacher injury, weapons, and student perceptions of school safety. In addition to covering a wide range of topics, the indicators are based on information drawn from a wide range of sources, including surveys of students, teachers, and principals, and data collections by federal departments and agencies such as the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). URL : http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2005/2005002.pdf

Beck, Simon R. (1)

Reference Type : Thesis Record Number : 49 Author : Beck, Simon R. Year : 2005 Title : Developing Nonviolent Communication: An Integral Approach Academic Department: Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies City : Victoria University : University of Victoria Number of Pages : 105 Advisor : Rosenroll, David de Thesis Type : Masters Short Title : Developing Nonviolent Communication: An Integral Approach

Record Number : 53 Author : Blake, Susan M Year : 2002 Title : A Step Toward Violence Prevention: Non-Violent Communication as Part of a College Curriculum Academic Department: Department of Communication City : Boca Raton, Florida University : Florida Atlantic University Number of Pages : 122 Advisor : Mulvaney, Becky Thesis Type : Master of Arts Short Title : A Step Toward Violence Prevention: Non-Violent Communication as Part of a College Curriculum Keywords : Assessment Training Description NVC in Schools Higher Education Abstract : Structural hierarchies are deeply embedded in institutions such as our educational system. It can be argued that this type of model reinforces an aggressive worldview and fosters an atmosphere of violence. Teaching students to communicate compassionately should promote empathy, discourage verbal aggression and reinforce a more peaceful worldview. To accomplish this, educators need a means of replacing hegemony that assumes hierarchy and aggressive conflict are inevitable. Marshall Roaenberg's (200 1) Nonviolent Communicatrbn (NVC) may provide educators with an appropriate tool. Rosenberg's model counters the prevailing hegemany making it an ideal candidate to explore in relation to these issues. This paper examines the impact of adding an NVC workshop to two types of communication courses and whether Rosenberg's modd wauM be a u&ul addition to a college cumculurn. URL : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20Training% 20Assessments/Blake2002-MAThesis.pdf Link to PDF : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20Training %20Assessments/Blake2002-MAThesis.pdf

Bower, E (1)

Reference Type : Edited Book Record Number : 61 Editor : Bower, E; Hollister, W. Year : 1967 Title : Behavioural Science Frontiers in Education. City : New York: Publisher : Wiley Short Title : Behavioural Science Frontiers in Education. Keywords : Rosenberg Influences NVC Theory Research Notes : Reference listed in Rosenberg, Marshall B. "Community Psychology as Applied by a Clinician" in Social Change: Ideas and Applications. Vol. 1, no. 2, p. 3-4, January 1971

Buddhism (1)

Reference Type : Thesis Record Number : 52 Author : Jones, Robert Year : 2005 Title : Understanding the nature of empathy: A personal perspective Academic Department: Counselling and Psychotherapy City : London University : University of East London Number of Pages : 64 Advisor : Merry, Tony Thesis Type : Masters' of Art Short Title : Understanding the nature of empathy Keywords : Empathy Self-awareness heuristic self-search inquiry Buddhism transformation needs love relationship meditation Abstract : I decided to approach the subject because of curiousity about, and an increasing concern to deepen my understanding of the nature of empathy, whilst training in empathic communication skills. The central questions for me being, what is empathy, and how is it communicated?

Through the initial processes of the dissertation I discovered an approach or methodology, heuristic self-search inquiry, that lead me into a process that became deeply personal and significant for myself. The dissertation then became an exploration of my personal experience of receiving empathy or its absence, in significant events my life. I examined these significant life events from the aspect of ‘met or unmet needs’, through a process of heuristic self-search inquiry using the Moustakas’ method and Buddhist reflection.

By contrasting ‘techniques’ of making empathic connection with approaches to empathy that were dependent on the ‘way of being’ of the therapist, I was able to show the element of ‘love’ and ‘interest in another human being’ may create a deeper empathy. I used examples from literature to support my thesis in this respect.

My conclusions may raise important questions in respect of a therapist’s attitudes in respect of their interconnection and relationship with other human beings, within and outside formal therapy settings. Notes : Good literature review of empathy, with five references coming from journal publications mostly from counseling journals (J. Counseling Psych, J. Humanistic Psych, Clin Psych Rev, Counseling & Psych Res) URL : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20and% 20Empathy/Jones2005-MA%20Thesis.pdf Link to PDF : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20and% 20Empathy/Jones2005-MA%20Thesis.pdf Author Address: [email protected]

Year : 2004 Title : NVC Reference Database Short Title : NVC Reference Database Keywords : Database NVC Research NVC Articles NVC Books NVC Personal Communications NVC in Parenting NVC in Schools NVC in Prisons NVC in Organizations Notes : You can access a EndNote file with this information at the URL provided below. The lastest text version is at the additional URL provided below. URL :http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/Metafiles/NVC% 20Research-Converted.enl Text version at: http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/Metafiles/ Reference%20Report.rtf Author Address: [email protected]

Chaos Theory (1)

Reference Type : Thesis Record Number : 49 Author : Beck, Simon R. Year : 2005 Title : Developing Nonviolent Communication: An Integral Approach Academic Department: Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies City : Victoria University : University of Victoria Number of Pages : 105 Advisor : Rosenroll, David de Thesis Type : Masters Short Title : Developing Nonviolent Communication: An Integral Approach Keywords : NVC Theory; Integral Theory; Spiral Dynamics; Chaos Theory; Neuroscience; Interviews; Training Methods; NVC Consciousness Abstract : This project explores aspects of a communication model called Nonviolent Communication (NVC) used in conflict resolution, counselling and education. The basis of this model is empathic connection and the development and skilled use of four key concepts: observations, feelings, needs and requests. A challenge of using this model is to integrate the process into a consciousness rather using it as a technique. This project investigates questions that arose from considering the teaching, knowledge, process and development of this 'consciousness'. The project includes a description of NVC. Integral Theory, a framework from Ken Wilber is used to both focus the probe and broadens the way NVC is considered. It reviews literature related to NVC in terms of Integral Theory's four quadrants and lines of development. Other literature such as Spiral Dynamics, Chaos Theory, Neurobiology, Self Development and some postmodern theories are referred to in the analysis. Four experienced NVC trainers were interviewed on the subject and their data guided the investigation into how theories from other worldviews can inform NVC practice. The scope of this project was a general probe into many aspects of the question rather than a comprehensive academic investigation but presents enough information that is

useful, as it is, to NVC practitioners. This project contributes to the learning, teaching and practice of NVC by offering new perspectives and possible research directions to NVC practitioners. This project also makes contributions to the more general fields of counselling and conflict resolution by discussing subjects they might have in common and by introducing them to the premises, skills and consciousness of NVC. Notes : Current document includes only title page, abstract and table of contents. URL : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20Theory/ Beck2004-Masters%20Thesis.doc Author Address: [email protected]

Clarity of expression (1)

Reference Type : Journal Article Record Number : 48 Author : Cox, Elaine; Dannahy, Patricia Year : 2005 Title : The value of openness in e-relationships: using Nonviolent Communication to guide online coaching and mentoring Journal : International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring Volume : 3 Issue : 1 Pages : 39- Date: Spring 2005 Type of Article : Peer-reviewed Short Title : The value of openness in e-relationships: using Nonviolent Communication to guide online coaching and mentoring Keywords : NVC Articles NVC Research NVC Silence Loss of sensory experience Openness Clarity of expression e-mentoring Abstract : This paper explores the use of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) as a way of developing the openness needed for successful communication in e-mentoring relationships. Using a case study approach research was undertaken with students participating in an online mentoring module that forms part of a Masters degree at a British university. The module involves students in ‘meeting’ and working online, via e-mail, with a mentor whom they have never met face-to-face. From the research collected to date it is possible to conclude that there is evidence to suggest that the use of NVC, with its focus on feelings and needs, encourages trusting personal relationships characterised by openness. The NVC process appeared to obviate many of the communication issues, such as silence and the affects of a limited sensory environment, that have seen to be restrictive in the development of online relationships. URL : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20Usage/ cox&dannahy2005-JEBCM.pdf

residents. URL : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20Training% 20Assessments/Tekoa_climate_survey_resident.doc Author Address: Mail Stop 0137, Department of Sociology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061; 540-231-6046; [email protected]

Communication Technique (1)

Reference Type : Book Record Number : 45 Author : Gottman, John M.; DeClaire, Joan Year : 2001 Title : The Relationship Cure: A Five Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marraige, Family, and Friendships City : New York, NY Publisher : Three Rivers Press Number of Pages : 319 Short Title : The Relationship Cure: A Five Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marraige, Family, and Friendships ISBN : 0-609-80953- Call Number : HM1106.G Keywords : Bids Communication Technique

Community (2)

Reference Type : Personal Communication Record Number : 41 Author : Leu, Lucy Year : 2004 Title : Freedom Project-Quarterly Workshops Recipient: Caruso, Thomas Description : Word Document Date : January 31 Type : Project Description Short Title : Freedom Project-Quarterly Workshops Keywords : Basics Anger Workshops Training Description Project Descriptions Connecting Reconciliation Community Notes : Prepared for NVC in Prisons proposal submitted to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Feb. 2004. URL : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20in%20Prisons/ Freedom%20Project-Quarterly%20Workshops-Leu013104.doc

Reference Type : Personal Communication Record Number : 42 Author : Leu, Lucy Year : 2004 Title : Freedom Project-Weekly Practice Sessions Recipient: Caruso, Thomas P. Description : Word Document Date : January 31 Type : Project Description Short Title : Freedom Project-Weekly Practice Sessions Keywords : Community Anger Return to Life Outside Prision Self-awareness Presence Compassion Notes : Provided as part of proposal to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention submitted in February 2004. URL : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20in%20Prisons/ Freedom%20Project-Weekly%20Practice%20Sessions-Leu013104.doc

Compassion (1)

Reference Type : Personal Communication Record Number : 42 Author : Leu, Lucy Year : 2004 Title : Freedom Project-Weekly Practice Sessions Recipient: Caruso, Thomas P. Description : Word Document Date : January 31 Type : Project Description Short Title : Freedom Project-Weekly Practice Sessions Keywords : Community Anger Return to Life Outside Prision Self-awareness Presence Compassion Notes : Provided as part of proposal to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention submitted in February 2004. URL : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20in%20Prisons/ Freedom%20Project-Weekly%20Practice%20Sessions-Leu013104.doc

Connecting (1)

Reference Type : Personal Communication Record Number : 41 Author : Leu, Lucy Year : 2004

Jimenez Castro School Keywords : Project Report NVC in Schools Costa Rica Teachers Abstract : With the premise of “being peace” and “communicating peace,” during the 2003-2004 school year, a group of volunteers from the Peace Army regularly and systematically trained another group of volunteer teachers from the Elias Jimenez Castro School of Excellence. The systems used were Freeze Framer from the Institute of HeartMath and the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) principles created by Marshall B. Rosenberg.

A monthly training program on the two systems was prepared. The practice during the sessions, as well as teacher-student activities, was the frame of reference during the school year in which these techniques were put into practice in some of the classrooms at the school.

In order to measure results and have information for later phases of the project, a study was made of the above-mentioned training of the teachers and their classes. This study was done independently of the project and as an adjacent contribution to the Peace Army’s work.

To make this report, the following information was used:

  • Participant observation in some training sessions
  • Informal interviews with teachers and Peace Army volunteers
  • Study of similar projects in other countries
  • Study of and training in Freeze Framer and NVC URL : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20in%20Schools/ Project%20Reports/Vidya2004-Project%20Report.Costa%20Rica.doc

Costetti, Vilma (1)

Reference Type : Manuscript Record Number : 16 Author: Costetti, Vilma Year: 2001 Title: Nonviolent Communiction: Experimental Project in Primary Schools Type of Work: Project Report Short Title : Nonviolent Communiction: Experimental Project in Primary Schools Abstract: The purpose of this work is to introduce and discuss the results of an international project which has taken place, among many others, in three schools near Reggio Emilia, Italy.

The experiment has involved schools in Italy, Serbia, the Palestinian Authority and Israel; the aim was to improve the relationships among individuals within the schools, through the application of the Nonviolent Communication Model created by Marshall B. Rosenberg.

This work will not explore the international context of the project, rather it will try to determine whether the application (teaching and learning) of the Nonviolent Communication Model has actually modified and improved communication patterns within the Italian schools and if so, to what extent.

The purpose of the Nonviolent Communication training was to provide teachers and mediators with the ability to use the Giraffe Language. As I pointed out in Chapter 2.4, this purpose has been achieved. The data taken from the questionnaires have shown us that the children, at the end of the training, are able to use the Giraffe Language in all its four components. A very interesting comparison between children/ mediators and teachers shows how children can achieve the same results as the adults with a shorter training. This leads us to think that learning NVC as early as possible would radically influence the way in which a child constructs his/her patterns of communication and his/her relationships. However, the teachers' support is still very needed. The results achieved by the children/mediators would not have been possible without the encouragement and support given by the teachers who helped the children practice their new communication tools.

Another result achieved with the Nonviolent Communication training is a change in the way in which children see the concept of "conflict". After the training the children associated to the word "conflict" a significantly greater number of negative words and a significantly smaller number of positive words. Children at the end of the experiment see conflict as a poor, clumsy way to deal with different opinions and perceptions of reality. Different ways of perceiving "reality", different feelings and needs do not have to be a threat, a problem: they can become a source of dialogue, of growth and mutual understanding among people. Notes: See Sura Hart (2003) for some other information about this project. URL : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/tcaruso/NVC%20Research%20Files/NVC%20in%20Schools/ Project%20Reports/Project%20Report-Italian%20Study.doc

Cox, Elaine (1)

Reference Type : Journal Article Record Number : 48 Author : Cox, Elaine; Dannahy, Patricia Year : 2005 Title : The value of openness in e-relationships: using Nonviolent Communication to guide online coaching and mentoring Journal : International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring Volume : 3 Issue : 1 Pages : 39- Date: Spring 2005 Type of Article : Peer-reviewed Short Title : The value of openness in e-relationships: using Nonviolent Communication to guide online coaching and mentoring Keywords : NVC Articles NVC Research NVC Silence Loss of sensory experience Openness Clarity of expression e-mentoring Abstract : This paper explores the use of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) as a way of