Restorative Practices for Communities
The Restorative Continuum

Language the Connects​

 

This section introduces the foundations of compassionate, restorative communication. Grounded in the work of Marshall Rosenberg and Carl Rogers, it offers practical tools for speaking and listening in ways that deepen connection, increase accountability, and support community healing. You’ll explore the four components of Nonviolent Communication (observation, feeling, need, and request), revisit the power of affective statements, and engage with practices that help you shift from judgment to understanding.

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Please download and read the following three documents:

• Language that Connects Guide

• Feelings and Needs Reference Sheet

• Foundational Principles of Conscious Communication Guide​

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Engage fully with the practice exercises, reflect on your experience, and note any questions or insights that arise. Bring these with you to the in-person workshop where we’ll explore them together.