Self-care and Needs Awareness
Thom and his colleague, Dr. Clara Moisello talk about how needs awareness effects how we take care of ourselves (or don't). Support the show
Nov 19, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Engineering Peace with Thom Bond
"Engineering Peace with Thom Bond” is a real-life look at how peace is becoming a reality on our planet. It's also a personal resource to help empower us to create the change we want to see in the world. Listen to practical tips and wisdom from Thom's workshops and training sessions to help make peace a reality in your own life. Episode by episode, witness and be part of the story of peace on our planet.
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Changing the Conversation - Difficult Conversations and Needs Awareness
Thom and his colleague, Clara Moisello, PhD (Co-Director of NYCNVC), team up in this second installment of their "Needs Awareness" series. In this episode, they explore how we can reimagine and navigate difficult conversations, through the lens of Needs Awareness. Support the show
Sep 11, 2024•45 min•Season 3Ep. 8
The Power of Needs Awareness
In this episode, Thom and Clara Moisello talk about the development and application of "Needs Awareness". They discuss what it is, how it changes the nature of human interaction, and brings hope to those seeking a more peaceful and compassionate existence for themselves and the world at large. For a copy of the needs list go to - https://www.nycnvc.org/needs Support the show
Aug 14, 2024•56 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Waging Peace from New York to Tel-Aviv - The Work, Dreams and Sorrows
In this episode Thom talks with Israel-based psychologist, counselor, mediator and NVC trainer, Eran Teicher about their experiences, challenges and perspectives as peace activists, educators, and two earthlings doing their best to make a difference. In this episode, listeners will get insights, inspiration and know-how from these two peace educators, in their roles as lead trainers in The Compassion Course Online (Thom in English, Eran in Hebrew), who share a common goal of creating a more peac...
Jun 12, 2024•46 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Peace Educators Speak Out - Tending the Garden of Nonviolence in 2024
In this insightful, inspiring episode, Thom Bond (from New York), talks with fellow peace educators, Cory Tyler (from Los Angles) and Samuel Odhiambo (from Kenya) to share the big picture of nonviolent systems in a world full of hatred and violence, including how they (and you) can be hopeful, living on such a turbulent planet. Subjects include, The Compassion Course (compassioncourse.org), the role of "enemy images", human needs awareness, conscious mourning, and celebration, culture, evolution...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Fear = Attention... why?
In this thought-provoking installment of "Engineering Peace with Thom Bond" Season 3, Episode 4: "Fear = Attention... Why," Thom delves into the intricate dynamics of fear, safety, and the internal mechanisms that generate attention within us. Join us as Thom unpacks the profound connections between fear and our sense of security, offering deep insights into the experience of fear and its role in directing our attention. Prepare for a captivating exploration that sheds light on the intricate wor...
Feb 08, 2024•2 min•Season 3Ep. 4
The Radar System of Feelings
In this enlightening installment of "Engineering Peace with Thom Bond" Season 3, Episode 3: "The Radar System of Feelings," Thom unveils the profound purpose behind our emotional landscape, revealing how feelings serve as our radar system, guiding us to recognize when our needs are either fulfilled or unmet. Join us as Thom sheds light on this fundamental aspect of humanity, offering invaluable insights into how our emotions act as powerful indicators of our well-being. Prepare for an illuminati...
Feb 01, 2024•4 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Turning Judgments into Something Useful
In this episode of "Engineering Peace with Thom Bond" Season 3, titled "Turning Judgments into Something Useful," Thom explores the art of understanding needs behind judgments. Join us for a transformative journey as he reveals the power of turning judgments into valuable insights. Gain practical wisdom on connecting judgments to unmet needs, fostering personal growth and empathy. Don't miss this insightful episode blending wisdom, compassion, and practical understanding. Tune in for a perspecti...
Jan 25, 2024•7 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Everything We Do, We Do To Meet a Need
In this captivating episode of "Engineering Peace with Thom Bond" Season 3, Thom delves into the profound concept of "Everything We Do, We Do to Meet a Need." Join us as Thom shares the invaluable gift of vision and heightened awareness of our needs. Get ready for an insightful exploration that seamlessly combines wisdom, compassion, and practical understanding. Tune in for more! Support the show
Jan 18, 2024•2 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Breakthrough Virtual Reality Empathy Training For Police - Coming to a Police Department Near You
In this "What Peace Sounds Like" Episode, Thom brings listeners up to date on a project that has formed through his work here on this podcast. It is the next chapter in this real-life practice of Peace Engineering, a chapter which began with his series here with Reverend Dr. Michael Christie titled "A Conversation Between Two Americans". That episode led to a revival of Thom's work with his former student, retired NY Police Detective, Anthony Torres, who is featured in Thom's Engineering Peace e...
Sep 10, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 16
The Power of Self-Empathy
Thom talks about how being connected to oneself first increases our ability to create more connection with others, and self-care for ourselves. Support the show
Jun 21, 2022•3 min•Season 2Ep. 15
The Vital Self-Empathy Skills of Mourning and Celebration
Thom talks about two self-empathy practices that help us take care of ourselves in a world full of horrors and miracles. Support the show
Jun 14, 2022•5 min•Season 2Ep. 14
The Secret Need
Thom talks about the importance of empathy from others in overcoming "stuckness" in our self-empathy process. Support the show
Jun 07, 2022•2 min•Season 2Ep. 13
What Marshall Rosenberg Didn't Like About Nonviolent Communication
In this episode Thom discusses the things that were troubling for NVC creator, Marshall Rosenberg and how that effected the creation of The Compassion Course. Thom also discusses the "technology" of the course and what he has done to improve the way that we learn Marshall's work. Support the show
Jun 02, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Who am I Right Now?
Thom talks about how self-empathy can help us make life-serving choices when we are triggered or upset. Support the show
Jan 27, 2022•2 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The Layered World of Needs
This is a workshop clip where Thom gives us a powerful and practical way to explore the breadth and depth of our shared human needs. Support the show
Dec 13, 2021•5 min•Season 2Ep. 11
When Marshall Rosenberg Got Angry
This is a workshop clip from Thom about the discipline of not speaking while angry, and a moment Thom had with his teacher and friend, Marshall Rosenberg. Support the show
Nov 27, 2021•2 min•Season 2Ep. 9
What Goes on for You? The Life Energy (feelings and needs) under Dirty Dishes and Bedrooms
Thom talks about the profound value of asking about Life Energy (feelings and needs) in the current moment. Support the show
Nov 16, 2021•2 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Empathy Passport
Thom describes a way to see ourselves as an empathic presence. Support the show
Nov 04, 2021•3 min•Season 2Ep. 7
How to Deal with Narcissists
Thom talks about how we can start to deal with people we call Narcissists. Support the show
Oct 29, 2021•2 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Is Chocolate a Need?
A closer look at why we like chocolate so much. Support the show
Oct 22, 2021•1 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Two Pandemic Conversations
Thom talks about choices we can make when we don't have a shared understanding or "shared reality" with others. Support the show
Oct 22, 2021•4 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Retired NYC Detective recalls his Ah-ha Moment in Dialog and Deescalation Training
New Dialog and Deescalation Training for Police starts July 7th. For the whole talk, listen to Episode 3. Support the show
Jun 19, 2021•29 sec•Season 2Ep. 5
Feelings, Needs. and Police Work
In this episode, Thom interviews his former student and current training partner- a seasoned police officer from NYC who has successfully used, and now teaches, empathic interaction to encourage nonviolent resolutions and arrests. Listen in as Thom and Ret. NYC Police Detective Anthony Torres talk about their history and how Anthony applied what he learned in a class, to his work on the streets of New York City. Support the show...
Mar 15, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Are Humans Naturally Compassionate or Violent?
Thom answers a seemingly deep question about our nature. Support the show
Mar 07, 2021•4 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Angry Planet
This is a segment of Thom's recent Compassion Course Anger workshop where he paints a big picture of where we are today as individuals and as a planet when it comes to anger - and shows us something we can all do about it. In this session, Thom talks us through the transformation of anger with needs awareness. From the inner process of self-empathy and embodying needs to the outer process of expressing ourselves powerfully without anger. Listen in on this step by step journey to deconstruct ange...
Feb 23, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Part 4 of the Coronavirus Trilogy - Inner Dialog, Covid, Holidays, Masks, and Mourning
This is an excerpt from a conversation between Thom Bond and Reverend Dr. Michael Christie. They discuss how Needs-Based Relating (NBR) can help us navigate the inner and outer relationship challenges of family holiday celebrations, differing beliefs, masks, and more, in a Covid world. Support the show
Nov 24, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 12
"Q & A" - The Inner and Outer Work of Intense Emotions
This is a workshop excerpt where Thom discusses the inner and outer perspectives of connecting with people who are experiencing intense emotions - plus how to express your own intensity without judgment. Support the show
Jul 08, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 11
A Conversation Between Two Americans - Part 3
This is the continuation of a conversation between Thom Bond (author of The Compassion Course) and Reverend Dr. Michael Christie (Chaplain). They discuss, race, fear, disconnection, slavery, universal human needs, police violence, and much more. It provides a perspective on where we Americans are, how we got here, where we're headed, and what we can do right now. Support the show
Jun 30, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 10
A Conversation Between Two Americans - Part 2
This is the continuation of a conversation between Thom Bond (author of The Compassion Course) and Reverend Dr. Michael Christie (Chaplain). They discuss, race, fear, disconnection, slavery, universal human needs, police violence, and much more. It provides a perspective on where we Americans are, how we got here, where we're headed, and what we can do right now. Support the show
Jun 27, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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