On this page, you will find all the resources for CHANGEpain’s Mindful Communication group medical visit program.

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Influential Books

The following three books have influenced the content taught in the course. If you like what you are learning about and want to learn more, these books are a great place to start.

Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life, by Marshall Rosenberg

What We Say Matters: Practicing Nonviolent Communication, by Judith Hanson Lasater & Ike Lasater

Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most, by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton & Sheila Heen

Resources

Sensations – Emotions – Needs

Body Sensations List
Feelings & Sensations List
Needs & Feelings List
Needs List

What is the difference between feelings and emotions? (2 minute online video)

Nonverbal Communication

The Importance of Nonverbal Cues as told by “Friends” (5 minute online video – humorous)

Listening

The Art of Listening, Simon Sinek (5 minute online video)
The Power of Listening, William Ury (16 minute online video)
Being a Good Listener (5 minute online video)

Empathy

Brené Brown on Empathy (3 minute online video)

Boundaries

Brene Brown on Boundaries (6 minute online video)
How to Set & Hold Boundaries with Melissa Urban (We Can Do Hard Things podcast)

Tools

Body Outline – front and back

Speaking with Healthcare Providers

How to Talk to Your Doctor about HRT (online article, advice can be generalized)

 

Possible Practices

I encourage you to develop a daily practice based on the work we are doing for this program. What you do and how long you do it for are up to you. Here are some suggestions:

  • Mindful exploration of your feelings
  • What could I have done differently?
  • Translate judgments/evaluations into observations
  • Identify needs underneath your feelings
  • Reflect on your nonverbal communication
  • Watch/read and reflect on resources on this page
  • Practice listening
  • Prepare for conversations
  • Compassionately reflect on conversations

 

Additional Nonviolent Communication Resources

NVC Marshall Rosenberg – San Francisco Workshop (3 hour online video)
Nonviolent Communication – Marshall Rosenberg’s NVC Training (podcast)