NVC is Just a Strategy – Hugo A. Roele

Why does using the 4 steps sometimes feel terrible? NVC teaches us, that all our needs matter. Using the 4 steps and giving empathy fulfils needs like connection, care for others and harmony. But we also have needs like authenticity and honesty. And what if despite our best efforts and the idea that others like to contribute, in reality our needs are still fulfilled at a low level? Explore with me the boundaries of NVC and where other strategies may be needed.

To me NVC means: Don’t be nice, be real. The DeckOfNeeds has been one of several tools I developed because I want to support people in finding and hearing their needs and feelings. I’ve used NVC since 2001 as a trainer, coach and human being.

The workshop is organised in the frame of Time for Empathy 2025]

When: 5 March 2025, 11:30-13:00 CET (Berlin time)

How: ONLINE on ZOOM

Recording:

Most workshops during “Time for Empathy” are not recorded, so the only possibility of participating is to join the session. The sessions that will be recorded, we will make available to others if the quality is satisfying. We may also use parts of the recording for marketing and publicity across various media. If you do not wish to be recorded, switch off your camera and microphone for the whole duration of the session.

Language: English

Cost: FREE

Registration: 

To take part in this workshop, register for the “Time for Empathy” event here: https://www.empathiceurope.com/time-for-empathy/

NOTE: Register only ONCE for the whole event and receive access to all “Time for Empathy” workshops organised between 2 and 9 March 2025.

About the trainer:

Hugo A. Roele

I have worked for many years as a trainer, coach, mediator and management consultant in a number of European countries. I began studying and teaching Nonviolent Communication in 2001. Since 2010 I dedicated much of my time to developing methods and tools that make it easier to learn NVC. The Book of Needs, Empathy Path, Deck of Needs, Strategy Cards and Flower of Needs are all based on my broad experience (professional/private) and the cooperation with many trainers all over the world. I’m the proud father of three sons and live in Enschede, The Netherlands. More about the tools above can be found at www.kommunikasie.org. More about my work as a professional listener and about my life can be found at www.hugoaroele.nl.

Link to Demo: http://www.kommunikasie.nl/deckofneeds/examples/CrisisEnglish/3PeriodsOfTime.html

Link to Deck of Needs: www.deckofneeds.com