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Blog about my experiences as I use a language of the heart. "Compassionate Connecting" describes my intention to facilitate communication and contribute to deepening relationships between people, within groups and organizations through the practice of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) james.prieto@compassionateconnecting.com

What is Nonviolent Communication (NVC)?
NVC invites language awareness based on work by Marshall Rosenberg that is sometimes called compassionate communication. Its purpose is to strengthen our ability to inspire compassion in others and to respond compassionately to others and to ourselves. NVC guides us to reframe how we express ourselves and hear others by focusing on what we are observing, feeling, needing and requesting (OFNR).

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Book Now Available in Paperback and Hardcover

The paperback version of the book The Joy of Compassionate Connecting is now available here (click here). Hardcover here.

The author describes the Way of Christ through Nonviolent Communication (NVC). The teachings of Jesus exemplify values of love, mutual respect, responsibility and compassion. This text is a guide showing how NVC facilitates living in integrity with these values.

Many personal stories demonstrate how a Christ follower can use NVC to turn troubled relationships into joy-filled connections. This book is an invitation for the reader to rediscover Christian principles and apply them in everyday communication—to experience the treasures Jesus taught us by transforming our relationships with compassionate connecting, ultimately partaking in the spirit-filled life.

Reviews
  • “'Blessed are the peacemakers,' Jesus said. The work of peacemaking begins with each of us learning to communicate compassionately. Jaime Prieto offers just the kind of practical, down-to-earth guidance we need.” 
    • Brian D. McLaren, author of The Secret Message of Jesus, A New Kind of Christian, and Everything Must Change
  • “What a marvelous combination of very practical wisdom from Scripture, psychology, justice work, personal experience, and even the arts! This is the kind of book that people need today to … get started, to keep going, and to keep going deeper. Thank you for your own compassion, Jaime Prieto!” 
    • Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, Center for Action and Contemplation, Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • “If you’ve ever wondered how NVC fits with traditional Christianity, I recommend Mr. Prieto’s insightful book!” 
  • "...the inspired efforts of a Christian helped by NVC who wants to share his experience with the world and help people better their lives... More meditation than guidebook, Prieto’s work is compelling, motivating and useful..." 

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