Nonviolent Communication - General

[Ariel]

Reply here (or start a new thread!) to share your thoughts as you read through Nonviolent Communication.

[Elijah]

Did this group just start?

[Ariel]

Elijah wrote: "Did this group just start?"

Yes! We're going to have our first panel discussion soon, announcement to come shortly. You can read more at http://devempathybook.club

[Ian]

Hi All,

I've been a developer for over 20 years and I still am. However, as I matured, I realized I didn't want to spend my life mainly staring at code and a computer screen so I went to grad school to become a therapist. I'm about halfway through. I read this book prior to starting school, but non-violent communication is obviously a key component of communicating with clients (and anyone.)

One of the most useful concepts for me from this book is the use of "I" statements instead of "you" statements.

For example, instead of saying "You made me angry." "It can be rephrased, "When you said I never do the dishes, I felt angry."

That's a simple example, but "I" statements help remove blame and defensiveness. Communication can increase as a result.

[Elijah]

Ariel wrote: "Elijah wrote: "Did this group just start?"

Yes! We're going to have our first panel discussion soon, announcement to come shortly. You can read more at http://devempathybook.club"

Thanks Ariel,

I have the Design of Everyday Things on my reading list and also on my Udacity list (https://www.udacity.com/course/intro-...) so may join in for that read.

Cheers,

Elijah

[Elijah]

Ian wrote: "Hi All,

I've been a developer for over 20 years and I still am. However, as I matured, I realized I didn't want to spend my life mainly staring at code and a computer screen so I went to grad scho..."

Really like the that snippet on I vs You. I can already relate to that! Maybe I will add that to my read list.

Elijah