At Honest NVC, we believe that authentic communication requires both emotional depth and crystal-clear thinking. Drawing inspiration from Marshall Rosenberg’s Non-Violent Communication (NVC) and Nathaniel Branden’s work on psychological visibility, we recognize that true understanding emerges when we dare to feel deeply while maintaining unwavering commitment to truth. Empathy and honesty are two sides of the same coin, after all.
Our Approach
We integrate the compassionate framework of NVC with rigorous critical thinking, acknowledging that genuine empathy and honest self-expression are not contradictory but complementary. Just as Branden taught that feeling deeply enables clearer thinking, we maintain that emotional awareness enhances our capacity for reason, while careful reasoning helps us understand and express our feelings more precisely.
Our Purpose
This space exists to cultivate a practice of NVC that honors both heart and mind. We challenge the false dichotomy between emotional sensitivity and intellectual clarity, offering tools and perspectives that unite both in service of more honest, effective communication.
Our Commitment
We are dedicated to:
- Exploring emotions fully while maintaining rational discernment
- Practicing empathy without sacrificing truthfulness
- Developing communication skills that serve both connection and clarity
- Fostering dialogue that embraces both compassion and critical thinking
Join us in discovering how the integration of emotional depth and clear thinking can transform our relationships and our world!