Nonviolent Communication

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Interview with Jo Nelson, co-author of The Art of Focused Conversation

For many years, Jo Nelson has been teaching and refining the Focused Conversation method. In her book The Art of Focused Conversation, Second Edition, co-written with R. Brian Stanfield, she…

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Nonviolent Communication: How to Fight Your Battles Without Fighting

At New Society, we champion ongoing dialogue and action rooted in empathy and mutual understanding through nonviolent communication (NVC). Since our beginnings in the 1970s with pamphlets on nonviolent civil…

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Develop A Winning Mediation Strategy: Expert Tips And Techniques

Conflict resolution and mediation offer invaluable tools to help bridge divides, fostering understanding and collaboration instead of escalation and discord.The Mediator’s Handbook by by Jennifer E. Beer, Caroline C. Packard,…

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Understanding the Magic of Inclusive Meetings

Creating inclusive meetings means more than just setting agendas and schedules—it’s about fostering environments where everyone feels valued and heard. In this excerpt from The Token, the author explores practical…

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How To Manage Anger: 3 Proven Techniques For A Calmer You

In this excerpt from The Joy of Conflict Resolution, author Gary Harper goes over some key tools for managing anger and frustration—and avoiding avoidance—during conflict.

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A History of New Society Publishers: Inspiring Change For A Better World

Founded in 1980, New Society Publishers emerged from the Movement for a New Society(MNS), influenced by Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. They focus on producing literature supporting global social…

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Empower Yourself with Nonviolent Communication

To foster mutual understanding and master nonviolent communication, we must merge diverse viewpoints through meaningful conversations, actively listening, reflecting, and striving for clarity to bridge perspectives and cultivate genuine understanding.

Promoting Peace: Judith Plant’s Perspective on Nonviolent Communication

Throughout the evolution of New Society, from our activist roots in the 1970s through activist trade publishers for the past 40 years, a defining thread has been nonviolent protest and…

Nonviolent Communication

Interview with Jo Nelson, co-author of The Art of Focused Conversation

Nonviolent Communication: How to Fight Your Battles Without Fighting

Develop A Winning Mediation Strategy: Expert Tips And Techniques

Understanding the Magic of Inclusive Meetings

How To Manage Anger: 3 Proven Techniques For A Calmer You

Empower Yourself with Nonviolent Communication

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