Nvc - ELT discussion prompts

1. NVC

6. What do these phrases mean:
to be running on autopilot
to have one's buttons pushed
to trigger sth
to restate sth
to make requests and demands
to have one's needs met

7. Watch the video.
What is NVC – non-violent communication?
What makes communication violent?
Why is it difficult to use NVC?
Why is it worth the effort?

8. Celina is chatting with her mother about difficulties
at work – she's a lawyer and she was dropped from
a couple of cases because of her kids.
● How does her mother react?
● How does Celina feel about this reaction?
Stop at 1:00, then watch the rest and answer:
● What does Celina need from this conversation?
● What does she decide to do?
● Why did her mother react the way she did?
● How does the situation end?