Be Effective, Kind & Clear - 7 Daily Mindful Communication Reminders - by Hans van Veen

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Be Effective, Kind & Clear - 7 Daily Mindful Communication Reminders

With Hans van Veen

Join me on a 7-day Nonviolent Communication (NVC)-inspiration program, with a short session every day- max 5m- to remind you of interesting & effective ways to be mindful in communication. Whether it's for work, your private life, or your own inner communication, this daily journey is sure to energize your clarity, kindness, and joy. image: Getty


Meet your Teacher

Hans van Veen is a parent, Aletheia Method Transformational Coach, and communication trainer, as well as a certification candidate with the Center for Nonviolent Communication. His work is rooted in Nonviolent Communication and enriched by Nondual Tantra, Zen, Vipassana, and other contemplative practices. He supports parents, groups, couples, and individuals in cultivating empathy, self-acceptance, and authentic connection.

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7 Days

1.7k students

4.9 stars

5 min / day

Compassion

English


Lesson 1

The Art Of Presence: Empathic Listening

In this first session, I'll describe what Needs are in NVC (Nonviolent Communication). In NVC, or Mindful Communication, Needs are what relates us as humans. I'll also share a nuggetor 2 about how to practice listening from attuned presence.

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Lesson 2

Empathy For Our Inner Critic

Do you have that critical voice in your head too, that judges you, gives analyses, and evaluations, and basically is your complaining inner companion? In this session, we start befriending this misunderstood voice by listening for the beautiful Needs it wants to point us to.

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Lesson 3

Clarity Concerning Conflicts

Conflicts can be mere scheduling conflicts in our calendars, and they can be global catastrophes. But one thing they all have in common, and that is the way out of them, from the lens of Mindful Communication.

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Lesson 4

Seeing Shame

Once you recognize shame, you see it everywhere. In this fully-packed session I share all I know about shame, its evolutionary roots, our common reactivity towards it, and the core needs that we find at its--in our--heart.

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Lesson 5

Going Beyond Enemy Images

I believe that deep down, we all love each other. I do. So why do our minds then create enemy images? The answer to NVC: because our needs are not being met. In this session, I explain the workings of enemy images and the way out of them, which you may have guessed: through connecting with our needs.

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Lesson 6

Giving Amazing Non-Compliments

When I give someone a compliment, notice what happens: I am actually positively judging this person. NVC asks the question: does this form of appreciation truly serve its supposed purpose? Marshall Rosenberg had a clear answer to this, and in this session, I'll explain why I agree with him 100%.

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Lesson 7

The Magic Of Self-Connection

In this last session, I invite you to practice self-connection by sensing your needs. And also, to see the humanity in others--beyond their labels, beyond what we might think they (don't) deserve. I hope you enjoyed these 7 days of NVC inspiration, and please ask me any questions, as I know I put a lot of information in the short sessions. I would really love to be complete and clear in what I shared. Have a beautiful day!

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Ask your teacher

This course includes 30 community questions and 9 audio replies from Hans van Veen. The community classroom and teacher audio replies are only available via the app.

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Recent Reviews

Perdie

June 22, 2026

Really grwt bite sozed pieces to help me understand,

Janine

June 20, 2026

Thank you, Hans! I heard many thought provoking ideas in your course and feel inspired to continue learning about NVC. If only it was taught as an essential part of human development, in families and schools, we could avoid so much pain I think. I appreciate you sharing this wisdom 🙏

Marci

June 20, 2026

Good information in short digestible segments. Thank you!

Jane

June 18, 2026

Thank you for sharing your insights and experience. 🙏

Derek

June 18, 2026

Ha ha! It was the last day of the class were they announced that they were doing these and tiny go to segments of moments because each of the classes I went through I kept saying to myself why? Why is it so short? Why is it when they just get into the heart of the matter and my emotions of being ripped to shreds within five minutes of time? And then the session ends, and I am left for the rest of the day in this ambient movement of self exploration! Thank you I really want more! It’s only begun. I want to find out where the journey is taking us. Thank you.

Jeanne

June 15, 2026

An insightful and practical course. The session on compliments and appreciation was especially eye opening.

Ray

June 14, 2026

This practice was a great surprise. Randomly chosen, it was a helpful and useful introduction to a different form of self-care through the tools of non-violent communication. I applied some of these teachings throughout the week and will continue to do so.

Suzan

June 12, 2026

This course met my need for self exploration, seeing my needs and the needs of others without labels. It has opened my heart to greater compassion for others and myself. I feel more confident in giving and receiving appreciation.

Brett

June 11, 2026

Great short and meaningful lessons to launch each day. Thank you!

Arnold

June 10, 2026

Great course to reflect on!

Susan

June 7, 2026

This was a really great talk with some incredible new knowledge. Thank you.

Beverly

May 30, 2026

Thank you.. the messages are very thought provoking and very much appreciated.

Monica

May 27, 2026

These condensed lessons are rich and relevant. I will be revisiting this course to further absorb your thoughts. Thank you. How can I send you a contribution?

Fran

May 24, 2026

Thank you 🙏 for these 7 mornings of very insightful (for me) answers to some of my lifelong problems! I will repeat this course again!

Aicha

May 22, 2026

I found this 7 days course to be very helpful in showing me how to think of need : what does my person needs in time of crisis. Thank you for this course 🙏

Teresa

May 8, 2026

This course was very informative and thought provoking. I appreciate your words and examples.

Karey

May 6, 2026

This was a gentle reminder of NVC fo me. I read Rosenberg’s book a few years ago and this helped me remember the 4 steps of clear and empathetic communication. Thank you.😊

Celia

May 6, 2026

I am going to do this course again it was really impactful

Shane

May 4, 2026

I didn't know it was possible to fit so much wisdom, compassion, and guidance into such small sessions, but this course does it. Beautifully laid out and delivered, I highly recommend it to anyone.

Clancy

May 4, 2026

Nice introduction to NVC, makes me want to learn more. I like his voice and his precise explanations of terms.

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