compassionate communication process
 

Intention ~ Connection where everyone's needs are understood, valued and peacefully met

Attention ~ Bringing our awareness to the present experience of everyone involved

3 Areas of Focus ~ Connecting with yourself  ~  Expressing yourself honestly  ~  Receiving another empathically

 
4 Parts

• Observation
  A neutral, non-arguable description of what comes in through the senses, free of evaluative judgment.
  When I see you do.... or, When I hear you say..., When I...
  
• Feeling  
  Present emotions experienced in your body, separate from your thoughts, indicating the state of your needs
  I feel...
• Need
  Divine life energies sourced within, Connect us with our common humanity, Qualities of energy we all need to enjoy life, The cause of our feelings, Contain no reference to a specific action taken by another
  Because I have a need for...
• Request
  Present time, doable, positive actions that help us meet our needs and enrich our life.
  Would you be willing to...