Non-violent communication

“Everything we do is in the service of a need.”

“Violence is a tragic expression of unmet needs.”

– Marshall Rosenberg, PhD - Founder, Center for Nonviolent Communication

As part of the “Chat with the Chair” online meeting, hosted by Alison Sutherland, RAGFP Board Chair, Tom Carlisi was invited to share a Power Point slideshow about a Peace skills initiative, titled, “Every Rotarian is a Peacebuilder”. Tom shared “highlights” of the Peace skills online series, which featured the alignment of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and the Rotary 4-Way Test. He also noted that the online series aligns with RI focus area of Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution. Also, Rotarian Action Group for Peace (RAGFP) has endorsed this Peace online program.

Module 1

NVC: “Speak Honestly, without Judgment”; Rotary: Is it the TRUTH?

Module 2

NVC: “Speak Honestly, without Judgment”; Rotary: Is it the TRUTH?

Module 3 

NVC: “Empathy, The Power of Deep Listening”; Rotary: Is it FAIR to all concerned?

Module 4

NVC: “Empathy, The Power of Deep Listening”; Rotary: Is it FAIR to all concerned?

Module 5

NVC: “Seeking Mutuality, with Respect for All”; Rotary: Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Module 6

NVC: “Seeking Mutuality, with Respect for All”; Rotary: Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Module 7

NVC: “Transforming Reactive Judgments into Empowered Response”; RAGFP objective: Self-Responsibility& Self-Empowerment

Module 8

NVC: “Transforming Reactive Judgments into Empowered Response"; RAGFP objective: Self-Responsibility & Self-Empowerment