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10: Connecting Across Neurotypes with Bob Yamtich
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Join us in this profound episode of Love Each Other Better as we delve into the transformative power of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) within the autism community and beyond. My guest, Bob Yamtich, a seasoned NVC teacher and former Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked extensively with the autism community, shares insights into the beauty of needs awareness and its profound impact on relationships.
Bob's journey intertwines personal growth with professional experience, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of neurodiversity and communication. Bob's work coaching and teaching NVC reflects a deep commitment to fostering self-connection, creativity, and shared empowerment.
In this episode, Bob reflects on his experiences working with diverse neurotypes, particularly within the autism community. He highlights the importance of needs consciousness, emphasizing that needs—universal, flexible, and inherently beautiful—are at the core of connecting across neurotypes.
Bob challenges common misconceptions about empathy and flexibility within the autism community, advocating for a deeper understanding of "special needs" and how empowerment comes from understanding the difference between needs and strategies.
Through this heartfelt conversation between friends/colleagues, PLUS a powerful roleplay, Bob and Ali demonstrate how connecting at the needs level cultivates empathy, mutual respect, and win-win solutions, bridging allistic and autistic perspectives.
Tune in to discover practical strategies for navigating relationship dynamics, especially where neurodivergence is in the mix. Learn how embracing needs awareness fosters resilience, trust, and harmony in our most cherished relationships.
Join us on this enriching journey toward deeper connection and understanding through the lens of Nonviolent Communication.
Resources
Bob Yamtich: www.bobyamtich.org
-->Contact Bob through his website to receive his Self-Connection Coloring Book
Feelings and Needs Lists: www.alimillercoaching.com/feelingsandneeds
Stop Fighting! (without stuffing your feelings or sacrificing your needs) Private Coaching Program for Couples: www.alimillercoaching.com/stopfighting
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