Ways to promote non-violence

Barbara Leitner writes for everyone who works with children in nurseries and schools, and she begins where it matters: with ourselves. ‘Wege zu mehr Gewaltfreiheit’ combines the essence of Non-Violent Communication with insights from neurobiology and highly practical advice on self-regulation.

You may recognise the situation: everyday life in education pushes you to your limits, and that is precisely when it becomes difficult to remain present and compassionate. Leitner shows how you can pause amid the commotion and give your feelings space instead of overriding them. Her writing is approachable and personal, whilst remaining firmly grounded in educational practice.

One sentence from the book gets to the heart of it: ‘When we look at our feelings lovingly and peacefully, we can transform them into a healing and strengthening energy.’ That is exactly what this is about: finding your bearings, strengthening your inner mindset and living the language of the heart in everyday education.

Barbara Leitner is a process facilitator, trainer and coach, and worked as a journalist for more than 30 years, including on topics relating to education and pedagogy. Published by Junfermann Verlag: 296 pages, paperback, available in print and as an e-book.

We also stock Barbara Leitner's ‘Gewaltfreie Kommunikation in der KiTa’.