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Jim & Jori Manske

CNVC Certified Trainers from Maui, Hawaii, USA

Jim Manske (1955-2024)

For more than 43 years, Jim and Jori Manske have been partners both in life and work. As co-creators of peaceworks, they offer training, mediation, facilitation, organizational development, consulting and mentoring. They have been working with a variety of businesses, community groups, government, NGO's, private groups and individuals for decades. They are both Certified Trainers for the Center for Nonviolent Communication (cnvc.org) and have been leaders in offering NVC to the world.

They co-authored Pathways to Liberation: A Matrix of Self-Assessment along with two colleagues, a tool used globally by those seeking to become certified trainers. Jori and Jim enjoy supporting candidates as they journey toward certification, Jori as a mentor and Jim as an assessor. 

In 2021, Puddledancer Press published Jim's book, Pathways to Nonviolent Communication.

More information at pathwaystoliberation.com or call 1-505-344-1305.

Live Courses with Jim & Jori Manske

Library resources with Jim & Jori Manske

Jim Manske Remembrance & Memorial Session

This heartfelt memorial session honors the life and legacy of beloved CNVC trainer Jim Manske (1955–2024). Led by his wife Jori Manske and close friend River Dunavin, the gathering brought together friends, colleagues, and members of the NVC community to share memories, mourn, and celebrate Jim’s enduring impact. Jim passed away peacefully on December 22, surrounded by family and love.
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“Obnoxious Tone” Roleplay

Do this three-step roleplay with someone to shift the emotional charge (e.g. upset, irritation, etc.) that you experience when you hear a certain tone of voice.
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“Do Over” Roleplay

Instead of doing an "apology" using the NVC framework, you can do a "do over" to express regret. This roleplay exercise shows you how. You'll be talking about your needs that were not met by what you did, expressing what you wanted to say instead of what you said, and more.
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"Acting from the Zero Step" Roleplay

When Marshall designed NVC, he said that the purpose of it was to create a quality of connection, that inspires compassionate giving and receiving. The zero step is awakening or remembering your intention to support compassionate giving and receiving. Do this practice exercise to awaken this intention and to roleplay with it in your heart.
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Confirmation and Feedback Requests

Jim and Jori Manske share the wisdom of Marshall Rosenberg, the founder of Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Join them to learn why knowing what you want before speaking is essential for clear, meaningful interactions. This snippet from their eight session course, 9 Skills for Navigating Conflict, explores how to make "confirmation requests" to ensure you're understood—whether you're navigating a tough conversation or simply ordering pizza!
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Downloadable Courses with Jim & Jori Manske

9 Skills for Navigating Conflict

  • Increase your sense of connection and compassion, even in the heat of conflict
  • Deepen your access to needs consciousness and the powerful energy of gratitude
  • Learn how to make powerful requests that support the flow of connection
  • Expand your self-empathy skills to help you shift away from reactivity
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