Say What You Mean, Oren Jay Sofer
Say What You Mean, Oren Jay Sofer
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Say What You Mean
A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication

Author: Oren Jay Sofer, Joseph Goldstein

Series: Shambhala

Narrator: Oren Jay Sofer, Mark Bramhall

Unabridged: 11 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/19/2019

Synopsis

Find your voice, speak your truth, listen deeply—a guide to more meaningful and mindful conversations.

We spend so much of our lives talking to each other, but how much are we simply running on automatic—relying on old habits and hoping for the best? Are we able to truly hear others and speak our mind in a clear and kind way, without needing to get defensive or go on the attack? In this groundbreaking synthesis of mindfulness, somatics, and Nonviolent Communication, Oren Jay Sofer offers simple yet powerful practices to develop healthy, effective, and satisfying ways of communicating. 

The techniques in Say What You Mean will help you to:
·      Feel confident during conversation
·      Stay focused on what really matters in an interaction
·      Listen for the authentic concerns behind what others say
·      Reduce anxiety before and during difficult conversations
·      Find nourishment in day-to-day interactions

About The Author

OREN JAY SOFER leads retreats and workshops on mindful communication around the United States. A member of the Spirit Rock Teacher's Council, he teaches in the Insight Meditation community, holds a degree in comparative religion from Columbia University, and is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication. Oren creates mindfulness training programs for apps and organizations and lives in Richmond, California. Visit www.orenjaysofer.com for more information.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hamish on April 03, 2025

[2025 Update]: People keep liking this review, so I would like to be totally clear: I now consider Nonviolent Communication to be a huge red flag. I have seen several instances of people using NVC to control and manipulate others. In my case, NVC was imposed on me by an ex-girlfriend who ended up doin......more

Goodreads review by Lori on February 12, 2019

This brilliant book opens with a perfect analogy: “Communicating is a bit like learning an instrument. Playing scales is essential, but the aim is to make music.” I smiled and entered the book with an eagerness that’s often lacking when I read other books that prescribe a rigid list of rules and “sh......more

Goodreads review by Genevieve on November 17, 2018

What we say matters. This book came at a great time for me and was a powerful read of helpful advice based on the mindfulness practice, to have more positive communication. Words can heal, sooth or uplift us and they can also cause great harm. Mindfulness is being aware of what is happening in the p......more

Goodreads review by Scott on November 01, 2020

Hmm. This is another book I really wanted to like but didn't. I am a big fan of Dr. Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication ("NVC") Framework. I honestly think it can change the practice of law, and that's why I am a devotee of it - I think it can make cross-examinations more humane, client me......more

Goodreads review by Pamela on January 06, 2019

"Say What You Mean" is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning how to authentically connect and communicate with ease and clarity. I loved it! I have dog-eared many pages and underlined numerous sections. There are also 12 free guided audio meditations that I use to support my daily......more

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