

Eps 413: Nonviolent communication with Dr. Matthew Lederman
Aug 28, 2023
Dr. Matthew Lederman, a communication specialist, discusses nonviolent communication, common unmet needs in children, staying connected when triggered, rebuilding trust, meeting our own needs for health and safety. Takeaways: nonviolent communication, being resourced, communicating with adolescents, common unmet needs in children, staying connected when triggered, rebuilding trust, welcoming feedback from our kids, why teens pull away from their parents, meeting our own needs for health and safety.
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Nonviolent Communication Is Intention
- Nonviolent communication (NVC) is more about intention than words.
- It focuses on connection, caring for everyone's needs equally, not winning or being right.
Being Resourced Affects Connection
- Being resourced means having emotional and physical energy available.
- When tired or stressed, we're more likely to snap and less connected.
Physiology Distorts Communication
- Our physiological state changes how we perceive tone and facial expressions.
- Kids under stress may hear tone even if none is intended, and vice versa.