Introduction

Mission

FAQ's

Public Workshops

Stories:
Youth
Personal
Professional
Community

Exercises:
Defensive
Non-defensive

Summary Sheet
(En Español)

Media Room:
Radio & TV
Print Media

Networking

PNDC Stories

A Message From Sharon

When we remember the story, we recall the lesson, and so story has always been a profound vehicle for learning. I believe that a crucial way for people to begin to take in what it means to use Powerful Non-Defensive Communication is to read stories about how people have used it in their own lives. I built my book around stories, even to the extent of putting in an index that has every story in the entire book listed in it.

I've been waiting a long time to put stories on this website and now they are here; stories about children and adults; personal and professional stories. I hope you enjoy them and gain insights that you can use in your own lives. In most cases, I have made comments or offered tips at the end of the story. I will continue to add to the stories over time and I invite any of you who wish to send me your own stories*.

Youth

• Three-year Old Limit Setting
  
  
• Third Grade Name Calling
  
  
• Teenager Diffusing Verbal Harassment
  
  
• A Non-defensive Approach to a Difficult Teen

Personal

• A Friend's Complaint
  
  
• Late or Not?
  
  
• A Visit to the Doctor

Professional

• Job Assignments
  
  
• The Board Meeting: Going Back, "After the Fact"
  
  
• Professor Reasssures Student, Causing Defeat
  
  
• Disrespecting My Authority: A Software Development Conflict

Community

• A Conversation About 9/11

*If you wish to send your story to the forum, I can respond to it and others who log in can share in the learning. Or, you can send it to me in a private email. I may ask your permission to add yours to the stories here, either with or without your name, as you prefer.

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