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title: "The NVC Basics: 2-Day Workshop in San Francisco (2000) - Center for Nonviolent Communication"
description: "Marshall Rosenberg's NVC discourse highlights reconnecting with our innate giving and understanding, shedding societal judgments. It emphasizes empathy and genuine connections over being right, fostering peace and mutual respect."
url: "https://www.cnvc.org/video-library/the-nvc-basics-2-day-workshop-in-san-francisco-2000"
date: "2026-09-18T07:21:46+00:00"
language: "en-US"
---

#  The NVC Basics: 2-Day Workshop in San Francisco (2000)

**Marshall Rosenberg** - Length: 3h:06m - English

**Topic Areas:** Conflict Resolution, General, Health & Healing, Intimate Relationships, Mind-Body-Spirit, Parenting & Family

In this engaging exploration of Nonviolent Communication , we're reminded of the innate ability to connect and give naturally—a skill often dimmed by societal conditioning. NVC reawakens this ability, emphasizing the joy of giving without expectation and the importance of understanding over judgment. The discourse dives into the pitfalls of "who's right" games, revealing how they lead to conflict rather than connection. Through vivid examples, we learn the significance of shedding evaluations and moral judgments to truly hear and meet each other's needs. This journey through NVC not only challenges us to communicate beyond surface-level observations but also to embrace our natural giving instincts for deeper, more meaningful interactions.