Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a framework that was developed by Marshall B. Rosenberg to promote empathic and compassionate communication between people. NVC is, basically, used for improving one’s relationships with others. Its essence and value may be better appreciated by considering neuroscience. This essay examines the neuroscience of NVC. We will explore how the brain […]
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After 25 years of experiencing the criminal justice system as an incarcerated person inside the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, I have witnessed first hand how the concept of rehabilitation has often been overshadowed by punitive systems. However, along the way I have also discovered some game changers like Nonviolent Communication (NVC), restorative justice, mindfulness, and
“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn Welcome to the Mindfulness initiative within the Resilience Prison Project. The profound impact of mindfulness practices within correctional environments inspired this transformative journey. In this initiative, incarcerated individuals discover unique opportunities for self-regulation, emotional growth, and
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Bringing Restorative Justice in Correctional Environments assumes a central role in the Resilience Prison Project. It fosters accountability, empathy, and reconciliation among adults in custody, those harmed by crime, and their families. This transformative approach has shown profound impacts on participants within custody and our dedicated volunteers. Restorative Justice is defined as a philosophy
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Pathways for LIFE is proud to partner with the Community Resilience Initiative to bring their comprehensive certification program into the Oklahoma Department of Corrections through the Resilience Prison Project. This phase of our program, collectively referred to as Resilience Trumps ACEs, includes three crucial trainings. These are Trauma Informed, Trauma Supportive, and Trauma Practitioner. These equip
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Society faces the complex challenge of rehabilitating adults in custody for violent crimes while ensuring public safety. Traditional punitive measures often fail to address the root causes of criminal behavior. However, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), sees a different world. Combined with Heinz Kohut’s argument that many of our undesired behaviors result from empathic failure, it presents
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