Walking Safe and Staying Aware
At NVC we talk a lot about awareness — not just in managing conflict, but in preventing it. Staying alert, planning ahead, and making small safety choices all contribute to…
Understanding Aggression in the Elderly: Insights for Compassionate Conflict Management
Understanding Aggression in the Elderly: Insights for Compassionate Conflict Management
Introduction Aggression is often perceived as a trait of younger individuals, but it can also emerge in older adults. For caregivers, family members, and professionals working with the elderly, understanding…
The Power of Truly Listening
The Power of Truly Listening
We live in a world full of noise—phones pinging, emails arriving, deadlines pressing. But when someone is speaking to us, how often are we really listening? At NVC Awareness, we…
The art of asking open questions
The art of asking open questions
Think about the difference between these two questions:• “Are you okay?”• “How are you feeling about what happened?” The first can be answered with a simple yes or no. The…
The Importance of Staying Informed
The Importance of Staying Informed
Stay informed about local demonstrations to avoid disruption and stay safe. Simple precautions can make all the difference.
Restraint Holding: Emotional Self-Regulation in Action
Restraint Holding: Emotional Self-Regulation in Action
Emotional restraint transforms conflict into connection. Learn how NVC helps you pause, respond calmly, and reduce stress in tense moments.
Lone Working: The Silent Risk
Lone Working: The Silent Risk
Lone workers face a unique safety challenge: when something goes wrong, they’re often completely on their own. Whether you’re a community care worker visiting a client’s home, a security guard…
Communication Skills
Communication Skills
Your emotional well-being matters—and setting boundaries is one powerful way to protect it.
Personal Safety Starts with Boundaries
Personal Safety Starts with Boundaries
Your emotional well-being matters—and setting boundaries is one powerful way to protect it.
Why legal confidence is essential for safer frontline work
Why legal confidence is essential for safer frontline work
Frontline professionals in education, care, and housing face high-pressure situations every day — but many aren’t clear on their legal rights when it comes to using force or protecting themselves.
Podcast: Who’s Reality? Unravelling Truths
Podcast: Who’s Reality? Unravelling Truths
Trevel chats with Tony Holyland, SIA (S1 E1) We explore the real value of conflict management training — why it’s not just a “nice to have,” but a vital skill…
Choosing the Right Physical Intervention Training Provider
Choosing the Right Physical Intervention Training Provider
Why it matters – and what you need to know Not all physical intervention training is created equal. The wrong provider doesn’t just waste time and money — it can…
