Teacher & Student Testimonials
TEACHER TESTIMONIALS
I have been using Connection in my first year Criminology class on Interpersonal and Professional Development for 5 years. I recommend it highly. It offers an accessible introduction to the attitudes and skills of Nonviolent Communication in a jargon-free style that works well for young adults.
Simon Beck, M. Ed., Registered Clinical Counselor; Faculty, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, BC Canada
Connection is a gentle introduction to NVC, with an abundance of inviting exercises to reinforce the communication skills the reader is learning. It sparkles with humor. The comfortable language was effective in engaging my college students and easily interested the adult learner, as well.
Jane Connor, Ph.D., certified NVC trainer; co-author of Connecting Across Differences: A Guide to Compassionate, Nonviolent Communication
I loved Connection, especially the fifth component: “An Attitude.” As a longtime NVC trainer, I know that Intention, or Attitude, lies at the heart of successful communication. Fraser captures this admirably. I also enjoyed the change from self-empathy to self-care.
Jim Hussey, Licensed Professional Counselor; Past Regional Coordinator Oregon Network – Compassionate Communication
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Before taking this class, anger was just an emotion I felt. I either blew up at a person or held it all in and never talked about it. I lost relationships using either strategy. This class has aided me in understanding my anger and making a choice of how to deal with it.
~ Nesreen, student
Once you can see the needs of all the people involved, it makes trying to figure out what you can do differently next time much easier.
~ Nick, student
I want to continue to commit deliberate acts of self-care, whether they are big or small. I will also remember that I have control over my choices.
~ Megan, student
I used to try to win arguments simply for the sake of winning. Now I try to focus on respecting the other person, even though I may not agree with them. I am better about keeping in mind my goal of putting the relationship first.
~ Jeff, student
I have been one to hope something will happen without me asking. I said “I’m cold” and then got mad at my boyfriend for not shutting the window. That’s not fair. I now see I wasn’t clear with my needs. I never asked for what I wanted.
~ Meg, student
I think the biggest thing I learned about managing conflict is that my trying to avoid it only causes more conflict. Just knowing that conflict is healthy and natural is a nice thing to know when my whole life I have been doing everything possible to avoid it. I have learned instead to allow myself to be angry and find out what is underneath it before expressing it.
~ Allyson, student