Initially I thought this book wouldn't be relevant to me since I didn't
consider myself a "violent" communicator. A few pages into the book
however, it became evident to me that despite my easy-going nature, I
had much to learn about communication. Dr. Rosenberg identifies learned
communication that disconnects us from each other and is at the very
root of violence. He then offers a simple yet powerful 4 step model that
leads to respectful and compassionate communication. One catch - while
the model is simple, it can be challenging to apply, especially when
we're upset. That's because most of us have learned to blame others when
we're upset and it's hard to unlearn this behavior. However, use of the
model deepens our awareness and it becomes very clear how destructive
our habitual knee-jerk reactions are to both ourselves and others. The
Nonviolent Communication model helps us to become conscious and choose
to respond differently - that is in ways that are more likely to lead to
positive and satisfying outcomes for everyone. If you'd like to
transform your relationships, for example: learn how to really listen to
others while not taking anything you hear personally (what a gift!),
learn how to give and receive in ways that are deeply gratifying, and
much more, this is a must read. Also, this model is applicable in all
relationship types - perfect for couples, parents, teachers, managers,
executives, counselors and anyone else interested in relationship
building.
On a personal note, this book has been life-changing for
me. I have witnessed truly amazing results in all my relationships
including one relationship which had been a great struggle for me for
many years.
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