Transforming Anger, Blame & Defensiveness ~ From Reactivity To Responsibility

We all know the pain of reactivity — those moments when anger takes over, when defensiveness walls us off, or when blame pushes others away. These emotions are human, but when left unexamined, they can damage trust, block growth, and create cycles of conflict.

This 4-part course offers a clear and compassionate path forward through the tools of Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Together, we’ll explore the hidden needs beneath anger, defensiveness, and blame, and learn how to transform these patterns into clarity, empathy, and responsibility.

Through reflective teachings and practical applications, you’ll learn to (1) Understand the wisdom behind anger and channel it into clarity, (2) Decode defensiveness and soften it with empathy, (3) Move beyond blame to open the door to real growth, and (4) Shift from automatic reactivity to conscious responsibility.

Each session blends insight with practical takeaways you can apply immediately in daily life — in your relationships, family, work, or inner dialogue.

If you’re ready to transform reactivity into resilience, this course will help you cultivate deeper compassion, freedom, and authentic communication.

image: Aziz Acharki
sound: Permafrost by Scott Buckley | Samuel F. Johanns

Reviews

A helpful short course on recognizing & managing feelings of anger & defensiveness in self & others. I’ll be coming back to it for a refresher listen/lesson!