Here's a little exercise to smoothly access non-violent communication. See PJ in the appendix.

1) The mountain

• Draw two mountains with a man with a backpack on each of them. Between these mountains, there is a leafy tree on one side and bare branches on the other.
• Then, ask two youth volunteers to stand in front of each mountain and share what they observe from the mountain on which they are located.
• Explain that the mountain represents the factors that shape us, such as our values, family history, culture, religions, and beliefs. The backpack symbolizes our thoughts, preconceptions, and prejudices. The tree represents the situation, person, or object that we each perceive differently based on our individual experiences.
• Emphasize the importance of leaving our own perspectives behind and actively listening to others to gain a broader understanding of the world.

2) The Listening Experience

• Help them understand the importance of active listening.
• Offer to experiment with this drawing by proposing a situation, such as organizing the household in the home, to help young people experience the displacement involved in listening to others.
• Example: To gain a new perspective, one must climb on chairs, examine their personal history to understand their worldview, and unpack their preconceptions by emptying their backpack. It's also important to climb the mountain of others to gain a deeper understanding.

ON THE MOUNTAIN: 

What values or elements of your family history influence your outlook? Can you identify a recent situation where you realised that your perspective was limited by your own mountain and backpack? 

LISTEN:

What difficulties do you encounter when trying to really listen to someone else without being influenced by your own biases or past experiences? What steps could you take to empty your rucksack of preconceptions before trying to understand another person's point of view? How do you think this experience might influence your future interactions with your peers, family or classmates? 

#know yourself

This illustration can assist in facilitating a peaceful and constructive debate. It highlights the importance of stepping back and actively listening to the perspectives of others. It also emphasizes that our opinions and moral choices are subjective, influenced by our individual characteristics such as personality, background, and life experiences. It is important to recognize that no single point of view is superior to another. By actively listening to another person's point of view, my own perspective can be enriched. Stepping back from oneself can lead to a critical mind and greater freedom of thought.

Conclude this activity by explaining in a pictorial way the 4 fundamental steps of nonviolent communication