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title: "Street Giraffe - Center for Nonviolent Communication"
description: "Alexandra Norman's 'Street Giraffe' NVC session promotes authentic communication, emphasizing support for CNVC during COVID-19. She tackles common challenges, offering exercises for a deeper connection and understanding, highlighting NVC's peace-enhancing power."
url: "https://www.cnvc.org/video-library/street-giraffe"
date: "2026-09-19T18:08:07+00:00"
language: "en-US"
---

#  Street Giraffe

**Alexandra Norman** - Length: 49m - English

**Topic Areas:** Conflict Resolution, Counseling & Coaching, Education, Facilitation

Alexandra Norman leads her first international NVC session, "Street Giraffe," to promote honest and real communication. She emphasizes the importance of supporting CNVC, especially during COVID-19, as traditional fundraising methods are hindered. Alexandra shares humorous personal experiences and addresses common challenges faced when implementing NVC, such as sounding inauthentic or therapeutic. Through exercises and reflections, she guides participants in practicing NVC in a way that's both authentic and engaging, aiming to deepen connection and understanding. This session underscores the transformative power of NVC in fostering peace and enhancing interpersonal relationships.