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

COURSE

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

687 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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4.9 (77)

Recent Reviews

Melanie

February 10, 2026

Grateful for th many teachings and connections in your course. Made me think very differently about seeking out and addressing my needs and needs in others. Intellectually and spiritually a great challenge. Thank you!

Sarah

January 8, 2026

Hans brought to me the language of non-violent communication. Prior to this course I had never heard the phrase, “non-violent communication.” I happen to practice some of the principles stated in this course. I learned them from a 12-Step program, but Hans has given me actual tools to use. As I walk through my days, NVC will stay with me.

Philip

January 5, 2026

Excellent concise series- with a wonderful presentation!

Joan

December 13, 2025

The most meaningful 5 mins a day I've given myself.

Tara

December 7, 2025

Dank je wel! I felt really able to follow that and take it in, so nicely spoken and clearly communicated. It made NVC principles and steps really accessible. I look forward to relistening, and finding more of your sessions and courses :)

Ingrid

November 27, 2025

Thank you so much for creating this course. I found the pacing of information allowed a state of flow with each session encouraging many aha moments and rich learnings.

Angi

November 20, 2025

This was very good information that was presented in a way that was easy to understand and it points to how to connect with my needs and the needs of others and how to improve on relating to self and others based on needs. Thank you so much for this and I hope to see more like this. I did it all in one time instead of over days because it really spoke to me and I didn’t want to wait until the next day! Some really great things to ponder and incorporate or to experiment.

Diana

November 10, 2025

Hans did a great job of clearly explaining some of the Non-Violent Communication (NVC) concepts. I found the simplicity and brevity of each session very helpful in better understanding the tenets of NVC.

Kendra

November 6, 2025

These were new concepts for me in some ways. I appreciate being introduced to new ways of seeing and I hope to learn more.

Katy

October 16, 2025

Excellent!!! Simple & short - makes it easy to comprehend & apply to everyday life ❤️

Danielle

October 16, 2025

Once again, I really appreciated listening to this short course. It has inspired me to actively try out some of the techniques in real life situations, to help me connect more deeply to my own needs as well as others in my life. It feels really useful and positive, and I know as a yoga/Meditation teacher my students will also appreciate a little of this wisdom of mindful communication too. Thank you Hans! 🙏🏼💜

Janneke

October 12, 2025

Wonderful course. Got some really profound insights out of these short lessons. Will be looking into this subject deeper to learn more. Thanks for sharing 🙏

Jason

October 11, 2025

The best five minutes you will spend all week! Packed with useful tips and insights this is definitely worth a listen!

Dina

October 9, 2025

I enjoyed the practical applications presented in this course. Seeing others through their unmet needs changed my understanding of interacting with people. Thank you for this course.

Deneen

October 1, 2025

It was valuable to have NVC concepts top of mind as I went about my daily life. Thank you for the NVC tune-up!

Jennifer

August 1, 2025

This course was a delightful part of my morning practice. I will definitely do it again. The invitation to understand my needs and others needs is so beautiful. Deepening self connection as a pathway to connect more deeply with others is one of my takeaways. Thank you for your time to create and share this course!

Jen

July 10, 2024

I love these nuggets of insight!🙏✨

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