Gesine Schrader, Author at Seed of Peace

Sharing NVC

Posted on September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 by Gesine Schrader

I've just returned from nine days on a CNVC International Intensive Training (IIT) in Denmark. There were 80 people from Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, UK, and further afield such as Bulgaria, Finland, Sweden, and Japan. I really enjoyed being with a group of people who were keen to learn NVC. In my role as attending trainer I was asked to support the event as a 'flying Giraffe'. Even...
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Completing the stress cycle

Posted on April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 by Gesine Schrader

A while ago I was at a Bristol lake and a guy told me that his job was stressful. He said that he went for a swim after work every day throughout the year. I was impressed and I understood what he was talking about. I enjoyed the freshness of the cold water and felt satisfied and relaxed after the vigorous movement. What I didn't understand at the time was the importance of this experience – the ...
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Conflict in the workplace

Posted on February 17, 2024February 17, 2024 by Gesine Schrader

Last year I experienced intense conflict with two people in different working areas. I got through this conflict - with support – but not in the way you might expect. It was a painful experience as well as a steep learning curve for me. I came to understand that resolving a conflict can mean that the parties restore trust and connection or not. People bring willingness, time and energy...
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