Thursday, October 15, 2009

Non-Violence Wheel



Non threatening behavior- talking and acting so that she feels safe and comfortable expressing herself and doing things.

Respect- listening to her non-judgementally, being emotional affirming and understanding, valuing opinions.

Trust and Support- supporting her goals in life, respecting her right to her own feelings, friends, activities and opinions.

Honesty and Accountability- accepting responsibility for self, acknowledging past use of violence, admitting being wrong, communicating openly and truthfully.

Responsible Parenting- sharing parental responsibilities, being a positive non-violent role model for children.

Shared Responsibility- mutually agreeing on a fair distribution of work, making family decisions together.

Economic Partnership- making money decisions together, making sure both partners benefit from financial agreements.

Negotiation and Fairness- seeking mutually satisfying resolutions to conflicts, accepting change, being willing to compromise.

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