Needs-Based Communication: Meeting the Core Need Within

We all long to be understood and respected. However, in moments of conflict or disconnection, our attempts to communicate often become reactive, guarded, or unclear—not because we don’t care, but because we’re protecting something important underneath.

This guide is designed to help you slow down, listen inward, and speak from your truth, all while inviting understanding and collaboration with others.

Inspired by the principles of Nonviolent Communication by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg and supported by somatic and trauma-informed approaches, this process invites you to move from reaction to reflection, from surface emotion to core need, and from assumption to curiosity—both for yourself and others.

What's Included:

🗺️ - A map, info-graphics, and examples on how to identify and express your underlying needs, how to invite a "curiosity bridge", and how to express boundaries when needed. (4 pages total)

🧘🏽‍♀️ - A guided meditation that supports your inner journey to be with the core needs inside you and an invitation toward curiosity with yourself and others.

📝 - 3 pages of journal prompts for you do reflect on your own or after you do the guided meditation. This will help integrate any insights and expedite your progress toward less arguing and more frequent repair in relationships.

Whether you're navigating relationships, family dynamics, professional challenges, or your own inner world, this practice offers a path back to integrity and connection.

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be willing to listen—to yourself, and to what’s longing to be known beneath the surface.

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⚠️ Disclaimer

These info-graphics, guided meditation and journal reflections are for educational and wellness purposes only and are not intended as a substitute for professional mental health care, medical treatment, or diagnosis.

Although created by a licensed psychologist, this content is not a replacement for therapy or a therapeutic relationship, and listening to these meditations does not constitute a provider-client relationship.

Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any concerns about your physical or emotional well-being before engaging in this or any other self-guided practice.

By purchasing and using this material, you acknowledge and agree that the creator is not liable for any direct or indirect harm, distress, or outcomes resulting from the use of this content.

Note for transparency: Cover art generated with Midjourney AI