I learned what non violent communication is a day ago and I’m using it to mend a friendship.
Have you however used it at the workplace?
I find it unpractical: there are so many things to do at the workplace and the last thing stressed people with deadlines need is to have a conversation about feelings, but maybe I’m wrong?
A question for nurses working bedside: do you actually use non violent communication at your ward with your patients and actually have time to do your other duties, like charting, preparing infusions and meds, dealing with providers, insurance, the alcoholic who fights you, the demented one who constantly tries to leave the unit, the one who wants to leave ama (against medical advice)?
Yes I do if I really need to clean the air or if I want something from the boss but I’m a factory worker so with my colleagues the need rarely arises. If it does it’s pretty funny to see how seamlessly you can actually switch between brutal workplace banter and sharing something genuine. It doesn’t have to take a lot of time if you’re upfront with it.