Dulwich Center
The Dulwich Centre in Adelaide, Australia is in many ways the epicentre of Narrative Therapy practice. On this site can be found lots of articles, materials and information about this way of working.
Resources
Man Alive
A male positive agency offering stopping violence programmes for men and boys, counselling, support, advocacy and personal growth. This is a good place for violence prevention / anger management, and work with teenage boys in group settings.
Wise Heart
LaShelle Lowe-Chard lives in Portland, Oregon, USA. As a long-time NVC practitioner, trainer and mindfulness-based counsellor her website offers great descriptions of NVC and how the tools help in communication. A good place to go for more ideas and resources.
Center for Non-Violent Communication
Compassionate Communication (or NVC) has an international base on this site. For information about NVC, resources, etc. start here.
Meditating Giraffe
Auckland-based NVC trainers Wayne and Deb offer a range of Introductory workshops and more advanced training opportunities. They also host regular “study groups” in their home – a place to experience the ideas of NVC. Check their website for upcoming courses.
Words often are mistaken as feelings
There are many words that are often confused with feelings. These words imply that someone is doing something to you and generally give a sense of wrongness or blame. This sheet shows some examples of these and offers a translation into a feeling or need without the evaluation or judgement attached.
Needs List
An easily printable list of base needs from the work of Marshall Rosenberg (founder of NVC). Use this list to reflect on what you are needing in a situation. Your feelings will be pointing you to one or more of these. Pay attention to them and share what you notice with those in relationship with you.
The Family Court
The Family Court aims, wherever possible, to help people sort out their relationship problems by way of counselling, conciliation and mediation. They can help with interpersonal relationship issues, custody or access agreements, and more.
Children with Special Health Needs
Through a network of regional groups and trained volunteer Support Parents, Parent to Parent provides information and emotional support to families who have a child with a disability, special need or health impairment.
Family Services Directory
The Family Services Directory lists organisations by geographic area that can provide support to parents and families. The services cover parenting, addiction, education, health, mental health, employment, family violence, legal rights.