Street Giraffe

Curious as to exploring dialogic skill-building -- primarily rooted in Nonviolent Communication but also informed by a blend of other modalities as well?

You're welcome to peruse my blog, drop by our sangha "street giraffes" &/or drop me, Pamela, a line.

For a bit as to my background, I first encountered NVC while perusing a magazine article, vividly written by Katy Butler, detailing her discovery of NVC as a worthy complement to the Buddhist discipline of "right speech". (A bit more as to my arc with NVC here as well as two other formative pieces: What's "Nonviolent" About NVC? & Wanting Fully Without Attachment.)

While intrigued, it would be a long & winding road towards becoming a "street giraffe" practitioner, myself: often challenged by ahimsa, while still drawn in by how NVC encompasses both introspection/outrospection (from a common denominator of universal-human-needs/values) and compelled by a mindfulness practice rooted in the spirituality of language (e.g. our self-expressive/listening 'choice-points' etc. – learn more via a favorite podcast of mine).

It's been invaluable, while on this path, to familiarize myself with NVC mediation skills, which can offer a "3chairs" point-of-view as one navigates the intra/interpersonal dynamics of everyday life, both the interior, the exterior and how they invariably intersect (check out John Kinyon's free MediateYourLifeApp.com to learn more).

I offer @mediateoneslife referrals/consultations, along these lines, supporting dialogue (both within ourselves & with others) & facilitate a monthly telepractice group, too.

You're welcome to contact me at [email protected] with any inquires you may have.

Fruitful forays, Pamela (@StreetGiraffe)