Learn Self-Nurturing Using The RAIN Technique And Nonviolent Communication

Von Henrik Lennartsson

Was du lernen wirst

Join me for a 4-lesson course where you will learn to recognize your emotions, navigate emotionally challenging situations, and nurture yourself with compassion. The course is designed to cultivate greater inner peace and emotional intelligence by integrating the tools of Nonviolent Communication and the RAIN technique. You will learn to respond to your emotions with kindness and understanding, empowering you to face life's challenges with wisdom. The course culminates in a guided meditation, where you will have the opportunity to practically apply your teachings and experience the benefits of NVC and the RAIN technique. You will gain the skills and knowledge required to enhance your overall well-being by applying these practices in your daily life. This course is designed to be accessible for both beginners and those with prior meditation experience. It offers valuable insights and practices for anyone interested in self-discovery and self-nurturing, and exploring the potential within yourself to cultivate inner peace.

Henrik Lennartsson

Kristianstad, Sweden

Henrik is living in the south swedish forests teaching meditation, self-leadership, and authentic connection. He started learning from coaches in psychology and neuro-linguistic programming in his twenties, then combined university studies of cognitive neuroscience and consciousness in Sweden with visiting monks and spiritual teachers around the...

Lektion 1

Developing Emotional Awareness with Nonviolent Communication

In this first lesson, we will explore the teachings of nonviolent communication and how they can help us develop a greater understanding and awareness of our emotions. Through this practice, we can learn to distinguish between our emotions and assumptions. By cultivating this awareness, we can deepen our sense of self-compassion and empathy towards ourselves.

Lektion 2

Understanding Our Needs: The Foundation of Emotional Mastery

In lesson two, we go deeper into the concept of needs and how they are intertwined with our emotions. We will learn that needs are universal and fundamental desires that drive our behavior, and how accurately identifying our needs can pave the way for healthier relationships with ourselves and others. By distinguishing between our strategies and our actual needs, we can better understand our feelings and desires. Additionally, we will discover that some of the needs can be fulfilled in various ways, through practice also by our own inner awareness.

Lektion 3

Managing Challenging Emotions with the RAIN Method

In lesson three, we will delve into the RAIN method - a practical tool for managing challenging emotions and cultivating inner peace. The RAIN method consists of four clear stages - Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture - that can be applied in meditation or when facing emotionally difficult situations. During the Recognize stage, we pause and become aware of the present moment, observing any physical sensations and emotions that may be present. In the Allow stage, we aim to simply let things be as they are without attempting to change them, accepting everything that arises in the present moment. During the Investigate stage, we listen to our emotions and try to identify the underlying need or needs that are driving them. Finally, in the Nurture stage, we focus on practicing self-compassion and kindness towards ourselves, cultivating a sense of deep self-compassion. By regularly applying these teachings and practicing the RAIN method, we can develop greater emotional resilience and experience greater well-being in our daily lives.

Lektion 4

Guided RAIN Meditation with Preshanti

Now you have the necessary teachings to effectively practice this guided meditation. In this session, I will walk you through the Rain Method, where you will explore your emotions using the principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC). I will guide you to a loving-kindness state that will help you nurture yourself. You can use this meditation recording multiple times whenever you encounter emotionally challenging situations, enabling you to nurture your needs through your own awareness and access deeper wisdom in your life. Before you begin, ensure that you find a quiet place where you won't be disturbed, and you may choose any position that feels comfortable to you, whether it's sitting or lying down.