My 11 year old son is in bed and I am finishing saying goodnight to him. Lights are out and he is lying down and I'm just getting off the bed. He always likes to know the lay of the next day and we were talking about it. He heard frustration in my voice when talking about a close friend - someone he and I are in contact with daily. I felt cautious about influencing his opinion of this person. He asked what was up. I told him I really shouldn't talk about it . He replied to me " mom, but I can give you empathy, or even get those cards out, if you want". What a kid! We did talk and it was a great empathy and honesty dance!
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Welcome to GROK* the World, a resource to support your authentic compassionate life! Here you'll find products and services to increase compassion, clarify intentions, and improve communication in all your relationships - even the one with yourself!
As two women desiring to contribute to life in a positive and life-serving way, we began our business in 2005 to promote a more peaceful and empathetic world. Our first product, GROK games, was translated into other languages and has been shipped to over 25 countries around the world. We were so inspired developing this product that we continue to create more materials to enhance emotional intelligence, cultivate compassion, and promote peace.
We invite you to browse our website, check out our games, products, books, and workshops; and enjoy our videos. Please write us an email and share your insights and experiences.
Grok on!
Jean Morrison & Christine King
*In Robert Heinlein's science-fiction novel Stranger in a Strange Land, the word ‘grok’ is Martian and literally means "to drink" but metaphorically means "to take it all in," to understand fully, or to "be at one with."
Zoom and Personal Classes with Jean & Christine
GROK with US! August 15 and September 5 Join GROK founders Christine & Jean for an on-line GROK Party on Zoom. We had so much fun offering GROK Parties this past year and are excited to be able to offer them on-line. During the GROK Parties, we will lead you in a number of games and exercises (from playful to serious) to support deep listening, self-connection, and empathy skills.You can link here for the August 15 party https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grok-party-on-zoom-tickets-108651716208 And here for the September 5 party https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grok-party-on-zoom-registration-108637664178 Boundaries & Choices, the Power of Your Truthful Yes and NO; Jean Morrison Aug 4th 11am-12:30 (PDT)We’ll jump in to warm waters to find the kindness and truth of boundaries, and the 4 choices that can serve our growth, empowerment, and inner peace. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boundaries-choices-the-power-of-your-truthful-yes-and-no-jean-morrison-tickets-108628605082 Dive Into Emotions: Discover Their Gifts with Jean Morrison, Aug. 11, 11am-12:30pm (PDT) Would you like to look deeper at their intention? Would you have more ease if you could increase your understanding and acceptance?https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dive-in-to-emotions-discover-their-gifts-ti... Living a Needs-based Life - It's Easier Than You Think! with Jean Morrison Aug. 12, 11am-12:30pm Come experience how NVC can support us to break through judgmental barriers and open our hearts and minds to the potency of needs/values.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/living-a-needs-based-life-its-easier-than-y... NVC Fall Immersion Boot Camp with Christine King, Sept. 14-Oct. 15, 10 classes, 10-12 M&TH Sink into the depth of the NVC mindset and skillset with fun, learning, and growth. Two hours twice a week over 5 weeks this fall.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nvc-immersion-fall-boot-camp-tickets-115460...
Featured Products
Kids GROK -- NEW EDITION!!
Kids GROK is designed to increase children’s social and emotional learning using 54 beautifully illustrated feelings & needs/values cards.
$20.00
Feelings on Parade
Illustrated by author and long-time NVC trainer Jean Morrison, Feelings on Parade is a delightful frolic through a range of feelings and needs with a family of bears in a parade.
$14.00
Testimonials
We are really loving doing NVC together - with you and through classes. We've been practicing what we are learning, and we're having more connection, efficiency, and autonomy! Thank you so much Jean, for your delightful, deft and highly effective work/play. You made learning so much fun, and the insights are sticking.