Compassionate Communication

Hello LINC 7 Students,

Following up on our Compassionate Communication workshop today, I'd like you to watch these two videos in preparation for your speaking PBLA next week.

NOTE: Both videos use "Non-Violent Communication," which is the old name for Compassionate Communication.

Non-Violent Communication Intro (2:23)
This lovely little animation shows the process of changing from a confrontational way of being to a compassionate way of being.

Non-Violent Communication a Nutshell (3:27)
A young woman describes how Compassionate Communication has helped in her relationships.

Compassionate Communication

Hello LINC 7 Students,

To prepare for our Compassionate Communication workshop on Thursday, please watch this 9-minute video featuring Marshall Rosenberg, the creator of Non-Violent Communication.

Please note: "Non-Violent Communication" changed its name to "Compassionate Communication" in order to emphasize the positive action of compassion.

Here are the lyrics (words) to the song that Marshall sings in this video:

Given To

I never feel more given to
Than when you take from me,
When you understand the joy I feel
Caring for you.

And you know my giving isn't done
To put you in my debt,
But because I want to live the love
I feel for you.

To receive with grace
May be the greatest giving,
There's no way I can
Separate the two.

When you give to me,
I give you my receiving,
When you take from me,
I feel so given to.

by Ruth Bebermeyer (from her album "Given To")

Small Talk

Hello LINC 7 Students,

Here's the link to the CBC radio show Tapestry: The Case for Small Talk.

Please listen to the recording again and check where the information is given that provides the correct answers to the questions on the handout.

Listening Practice

Hello LINC7 Students,

Here are links to the two videos on empathy we watched today in class:

It's Not About the Nail

Empathy vs. Sympathy

To improve your general listening skills, try the various levels of listening tasks (and short tests!) on this internet great website:

https://www.esl-lab.com/

Start here:  For intermediate level tasks:  https://www.esl-lab.com/intermediate

For difficult level tasks: https://www.esl-lab.com/difficult/

Introduction to Meditation

Happy New Year, LINC 7 Students!

Here's the link to the meditation video that we watched in class.

Try using one of the meditation techniques that she explains.

See if you can meditate for five minutes each day. It's not easy, but you may notice changes. \

Remember that we're often surprised how our mind can't seem to stop thinking about stuff. This is completely normal. It often feels like my thoughts are so strong that I can't let go of them!

But you can.

Here's what I mean: Thought. Recognize. Let go. Thought. Recognize. Let go. Thought. Recognize. Let go.

Just let go whenever you recognize that you're thinking about something. This is mindfulness. This is meditation.