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title: "NVC 9. Principles of NVC - Center for Nonviolent Communication"
description: "Explore the origins of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) through insights from Marshall Rosenberg's associates. Discover NVC's journey from responsible communication to its renowned process, emphasizing ownership, equality, and authentic connection. Contributors: Allan Rohlfs, Christa Morf, Holley Hump"
url: "https://www.cnvc.org/video-library/nvc-9-principles-of-nvc"
date: "2026-09-18T07:21:29+00:00"
language: "en-US"
---

#  NVC 9. Principles of NVC

**Allan Rohlfs, Christa Morf, Holley Humphrey, Towe Widstrand** - Length: 24m - English

**Topic Areas:** Conflict Resolution, Counseling & Coaching, Education, General, Social Change

 Nonviolent Communication as recounted by those who were close to its founder, Marshall Rosenberg. It highlights the initial steps of NVC, tracing its development from "responsible thinking and communicating" to the well-known process of observation, feeling, needs, and requests. It emphasizes the importance of ownership and equality in communication, showing how NVC is grounded in connecting authentically with oneself and others. This tribute showcases how NVC's unique approach distinguishes it from other paradigms by integrating intent with the transformational power of language. Contributors: Allan Rohlfs, Christa Morf, Holley Humphrey, Towe Widstrand.