Nonviolent Communication

An approach to communication that aims to foster interpersonal understanding and connection through communication of judgment-free observations, recognition of people's feelings, needs and values, and requests for specific actions to meet those needs. Also known as Compassionate Communication or Collaborative Communication. See also empathy.

Reference:

Rosenberg, M. (2012). Living nonviolent communication: Practical tools to connect and communicate skillfully in every situation. St. Martin's Essentials.

Williams, B. A., Simmons, B. A., Ward, M., Beher, J., Dean, A. J., Nou, T., ... & Klein, C. J. (2021). The potential for applying “Nonviolent Communication” in conservation science. Conservation Science and Practice, 3(11), e540. https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.540