"The clarity of the model and how I could follow it step by step toward effective communication in my life and work…"

"Paul and Kristin are effective facilitators and offer their knowledge with skill, empathy and humor. Thanks for a great day!

Susan - Naropa University Professor, Boulder Colorado

"I think the Language of Peace will help me to keep my heart open to myself and to other…"

"The overall model (i.e., observations/ feelings/ needs/ requests and other key principles) give me a fresh way to practice communication skills in my personal and profession situations. s.

David C. - Naropa University Professor, Boulder Colorado

"My husband finds he has so much more connection with his inner city HS students since we began using NVC.…"

"Thank you for last night's phone conference.  I enjoyed hearing about Kristen's using empathy for her students. My husband finds he has so much more connection with his inner city HS students since we began using NVC.

This Language of Peace has given me such hope and freedom to express with is in my heart and develop compassionate communication at the same time.

For first timers, it takes time to 'get it' as we are so programmed not to think , act, speak and/or believe this way.  While I find some people turn completely off if the words feelings and needs are used, I can now easily get around this with: I'm sensing; I'm hearing' I'm getting that you.....; it appears you.......; Could this be what is going on.....?; Is there a chance that you.......; let me see if I'm with you.  you.......; Is it possible that.....; What I guess I'm hearing is.....; etc.

even saying : sounds like it was a bumpy ride; you are all fired up; out of control; locked out....;connect with some people.

Also: I love....;thrive on....; I really enjoy....; I value....; I want...; ....matters to me; .... makes my life feel worthwhile...

And the phrase:" would you be wiling to spend 15 minutes with me talking about what may help you come on time, etc.?"

Listening to you on the phone reminded me to go back to MY needs; that anger in an increase energy level to be heard without being judged and connect the feeling to the need ( the need being 90%);

I really appreciated your using the strategy of " this is the STORY I'm telling myself" so true, we are such storytellers!! and Anger is a way not to be honest , not connected with what is alive in us.

I hope this meets your need for effective evaluation.  I so congratulate you on what you are doing and wish you much success in your work!

With Gratitude, Louise - Arkansas

"Everyone could benefit this training! It can be profoundly transforming of our lives and our world!…"

"What had the biggest impact on you?

- The formula – getting basic an practicing

- Empty me first – getting the importance of getting to a place of being able to hear.

- The distinction of blaming others, self, vs. empathy

Everyone could benefit this training! It can be profoundly transforming of our lives and our world!"

Katie Asmus - Naropa University Proffesor, Boulder Colorado

"Importance of going slowly…"

"What had the biggest impact on you? Emptying the cup – it has big implications for me personally and I will encourage others in this place to empty their cups. Importance of going slowly.

A.P. - Naropa University Proffesor, Boulder Colorado