What is unique about this way of communicating?
The originator, Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, claims that there is nothing new in Compassionate Communication. For us, there are several things that are unique about this system.

• It provides a simple, 4-step process for communicating to anyone in any situation. The system can be taught in a couple of hours, and people have told us that they have been been able to make a difference in long-standing relationships right away.
  
  
• It focuses on the positive, life-serving intentions behind all actions and choices – what is “right” about me and others in the situation.
  This is very excitingly different from past approaches that focused our attention on what was wrong, broken, wounded or needed fixing in ourselves and others.
  
  
• At the same time, it acknowledges that sometimes we (or others) may not have been able to identify approaches that allowed us to realize all of these positive intentions.
  
  
• And it shows us what to do about that, so we can learn from it, connect with others about it, and move forward.
  

How can I start experiencing the benefits for myself?