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."
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
Kids GROK is designed to increase children’s social and emotional learning using 54 beautifully illustrated feelings & needs/values cards.
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.
When I visit my 87-year-old mother, I revert to an indignant 13-year-old. This time I visited her with my "giraffe hat" on, And reflected a lot of her words, and felt that I could connect with her and enjoy my visits. That in itself, is worth the price of admission to the class! Thank you Christine!
With my "giraffe hat" on, I found my mom to be funny and joyful, and I found compassion and empathy in her voice. Such a delight!
What was valuable for me during this week retreat ~
* to experience and live NVC in practice throughout the week
* The modeling of NVC by the leaders and assistants
* the play and fun during the seminar.
Highlights of my learning:
* self-empathy (hadn’t occurred to me before!)
* a deeper way to give appreciation and self-appreciation
* the essential vocabulary and key distinctions of NVC
* respecting the feelings and fulfilling the needs of everyone involved
