Who is Marshall Rosenberg?
Marshall Rosenberg (October 6, 1934, Canton, Ohio – February 7, 2015, Albuquerque, New Mexico) was an American psychologist, mediator, and creator of Nonviolent Communication (NVC). He promoted empathy-based conflict resolution and worked in education, civil rights, and global peacebuilding. Rosenberg earned his PhD under Carl Rogers and founded the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC) in 1984. His work has impacted over 60 countries.
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Curiosities about Marshall Rosenberg
NVC was first applied in public schools and prisons
He traveled with a jackal and a giraffe puppet
He played the guitar and enjoyed writing songs
He advocated for NVC even in war zones
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Books, Articles, or Curated Works by the Author
In this international best-seller, Marshall Rosenberg introduces the four pillars of Nonviolent Communication (NVC): observing without judgment, expressing feelings authentically, identifying needs, and making clear requests.
Translated into over 30 languages, this practical guide helps you improve personal, professional, and social relationships—creating more human, respectful, and effective dialogue. READ MORE
Learn to communicate with clarity and compassion—even in the most difficult situations. With real-life examples from schools, war zones, and cross-cultural mediations, Rosenberg shows how to apply Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in challenging contexts. This book offers powerful tools to reduce conflict, build bridges, and promote peace—whether in your family or in tense global environments. READ MORE
"All violence is the result of people tricking themselves into believing that their pain derives from other people"
Marshall Rosenberg
NVC is a communication process based on four steps: observing without judgment, identifying and expressing feelings, recognizing universal needs, and making clear requests. The goal is to create dialogues that foster understanding and cooperation rather than blame or attack.
Yes. Rosenberg facilitated dialogues between groups in active conflict, such as Israelis and Palestinians, communities in Rwanda, and gangs in the United States—using NVC as a reconciliation tool.
You can study through Rosenberg’s books, online trainings, practice groups, and courses offered by the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC), which keeps his legacy alive.
Yes. In 1984, he founded the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC), an organization that now certifies trainers and promotes events and educational resources on NVC worldwide.
