by Scott Howard Swain | Nov 22, 2023 | All Videos, V-EQ, V-Humor, V-PEP |
Scroll down for video A couple arguing about what activity to do together. She wants to go out but he wants to stay in. These “wants” are strategies to get needs/values met. They choose to go below strategies to investigate the...
by Scott Howard Swain | Aug 20, 2023 | All Articles, Culture, EQ, Life, PEP, Practical Empathy Book, Relationships |
Following is an argument for using a form of empathy I’ve developed called the “Practical EmPath” (PEP) system, based on and similar to Nonviolent Communication (NVC) by Marshall Rosenberg, PhD. Empathy is not agreement, so you risk no loss of...
by Scott Howard Swain | Mar 31, 2023 | All Articles, Culture, EQ, Parenting, PEP, Practical Empathy Book, Unschooling |
Punishment and reward Some common punishments “Stop crying. Calm down. Knock it off. You’re fine. There’s nothing wrong with you. Be quiet. Shut your mouth and do what I told you to do. You’ll get over it.” Or distractions like...
by Scott Howard Swain | Feb 7, 2023 | All Videos, V-EQ, V-Parenting, V-PEP, V-Voluntaryism |
Scroll down for video On Odysee (LBRY): On DoucheTube: Notes for talk: * Being in the moment(1) Can’t fear without future think, more confidence, ease. (2) Body will feel more relaxed, others see this as confidence.- positive feedback loop. * Acceptance (is not...
by Scott Howard Swain | Jun 18, 2022 | All Videos, V-EQ, V-Humor, V-PEP |
Created in 2012 Scroll down for video Light-hearted example of the “A Practical EmPath” system (PEP) inspired by Nonviolent Communication (NVC) being used in a disagreement between lovers. Sassy Strummer wants to spend time with Drummer Boy out on the...
by Scott Howard Swain | Jun 17, 2022 | All Videos, V-EQ, V-Humor, V-PEP, V-Relationships |
Scroll down for video On YouTube: The “A Practical EmPath” system (PEP) / NVC early days: Imagine a future generation of compassionate adults who truly get their own needs and the needs of others. A generation of adults who deeply understand the link...
by Scott Howard Swain | Apr 28, 2022 | All Videos, V-EQ, V-Humor, V-PEP |
Video is below How to Deal with Insecurity: Watch a couple resolving conflict about spending time together and assumed obligations using the “A Practical EmPath” system based on NVC (Nonviolent Communication). Written and animated by Scott Howard Swain....
by Scott Howard Swain | Jan 21, 2022 | All Videos, V-EQ, V-Humor, V-PEP |
Video is below Cute short animation of sad and lonely young lady who travels far from Austin to find the Garbo Fairy. Lessons in empathy and compassion to bring beauty from within herself. Created by Scott Howard Swain Watch on...
by Scott Howard Swain | Sep 1, 2021 | All Articles, Culture, EQ, Life, Relationships |
A wise man once said… nothing. He let her vent and then they had sex afterwards. I see wisdom… and a problem with the message of the above meme. If the idea is for the man to deeply listen with empathy instead of defensiveness or advice, then yay, I...
by Scott Howard Swain | Apr 2, 2021 | All Articles, Culture, EQ, Life, Relationships |
by Jim Ateoi Why do men and women seem to have such different goals, interests, and behaviors? Both men and women often get mad or frustrated because they don’t get what they want from the other. They also get mad or frustrated with themselves for making choices that...
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