Why Nonviolent Communication is important for well-being and strengthening of relationships?
Saturday - February 13, 2021 5:00 pm ,
Category : WTN SPECIAL
By Dr Vedabhyas Kundu,
Programme Officer,
Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti,
New Delhi
At a time when large number of people suffers from stress and breakdown of relationships due to differences and disputes, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, Ministry of Culture, Government of India is trying to encourage and promote nonviolent communication to strengthen relationships.
A free online-course initiated by the Samiti in April 2020 as part of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the course is now available in English, Hindi and Tamil has already seen participation of about 10,000 people both in India and abroad.It is also available through the MyGov platform.
(https://www.gandhismriti.gov.in/announcement/orientation-course-nonviolent-communication-0)
Besides, the Central Board of Secondary Education joined hands with the Samiti in October 2, 2020 to offer the course to principals, teachers, students and parents. More than 70,000 participants have already registered through this platform.
Nonviolent Communication is a powerful tool of effective communication which helps individuals to connect and engage with not only themselves but their families, friends and the society at large. It is based on pillars of Gandhian nonviolence- mutual respect, understanding, acceptance, appreciation and compassion.
Nonviolent Communication not only helps in emotional bridge building but also is an important tool to resolve disputes and conflicts. If nurtured in daily lives, many problems in families and the society can be resolved easily. Also promoting healthy communication promotes positivity and well-being.
According to Nikhil Kumar Tripathi, a Sahdol-based lawyer who completed the course, nonviolent communication opens up new possibilities to build an ethical society based on mutual respect. “Most of the disputes in our societies will disappear if we start respecting and understanding others.”
Augustine Behemuka, Kenya who completed the online course underlines how it has helped him to reach positively even in tense situations. “The active and deep listening skills which I have now developed help me to connect with others in a more positive way,” he adds.
Ishani Ghosh, a student points, “The course helped me grasp the importance of words and communication. It is really surprising to know how language can help to establish a bridge of connection between individuals, and yet also destroy such a bridge, if not used carefully.”
Maleeka Hussaini, a student from Afghanistan feels nonviolent communication needs to be promoted in all conflict regions. “Through the course, I have tried to understand that compassion is a skill that we all can cultivate. The concern for others is very precious and when we have compassion and love for others, we can build a beautiful and peaceful world,” she says.
-Window To News
Programme Officer,
Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti,
New Delhi
At a time when large number of people suffers from stress and breakdown of relationships due to differences and disputes, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, Ministry of Culture, Government of India is trying to encourage and promote nonviolent communication to strengthen relationships.
A free online-course initiated by the Samiti in April 2020 as part of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the course is now available in English, Hindi and Tamil has already seen participation of about 10,000 people both in India and abroad.It is also available through the MyGov platform.
(https://www.gandhismriti.gov.in/announcement/orientation-course-nonviolent-communication-0)
Besides, the Central Board of Secondary Education joined hands with the Samiti in October 2, 2020 to offer the course to principals, teachers, students and parents. More than 70,000 participants have already registered through this platform.
Nonviolent Communication is a powerful tool of effective communication which helps individuals to connect and engage with not only themselves but their families, friends and the society at large. It is based on pillars of Gandhian nonviolence- mutual respect, understanding, acceptance, appreciation and compassion.
Nonviolent Communication not only helps in emotional bridge building but also is an important tool to resolve disputes and conflicts. If nurtured in daily lives, many problems in families and the society can be resolved easily. Also promoting healthy communication promotes positivity and well-being.
According to Nikhil Kumar Tripathi, a Sahdol-based lawyer who completed the course, nonviolent communication opens up new possibilities to build an ethical society based on mutual respect. “Most of the disputes in our societies will disappear if we start respecting and understanding others.”
Augustine Behemuka, Kenya who completed the online course underlines how it has helped him to reach positively even in tense situations. “The active and deep listening skills which I have now developed help me to connect with others in a more positive way,” he adds.
Ishani Ghosh, a student points, “The course helped me grasp the importance of words and communication. It is really surprising to know how language can help to establish a bridge of connection between individuals, and yet also destroy such a bridge, if not used carefully.”
Maleeka Hussaini, a student from Afghanistan feels nonviolent communication needs to be promoted in all conflict regions. “Through the course, I have tried to understand that compassion is a skill that we all can cultivate. The concern for others is very precious and when we have compassion and love for others, we can build a beautiful and peaceful world,” she says.
-Window To News
