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Separate Fact from Interpretation

“Separate Fact from Interpretation” is a short 10-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Social domain. Write the situation in two columns: a fact a camera could record, and your interpretation. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Write the situation in two columns: a fact a camera could record, and your interpretation.

10 min Intermediate

Goal

Distinguish what actually happened from the story you built around it, so you can discuss conflict at the fact layer and close half the door of disagreement.

Steps

1

Draw two columns: "Fact (camera)" and "My interpretation".

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You discover the upset is not the fact but the interpretation — a discovery that lowers intensity.

Evidence base

School: Nonviolent Communication / Crucial Conversations

Founders: Marshall Rosenberg · Kerry Patterson (2002)

Distinguishing observation from evaluation is the core of NVC by Rosenberg, and the "story we tell ourselves" concept from Crucial Conversations.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Separate Fact from Interpretation" take?

This exercise takes about 10 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "Separate Fact from Interpretation"?

You discover the upset is not the fact but the interpretation — a discovery that lowers intensity. In the short term: Within two weeks, "it was a misunderstanding" outcomes rise and head-on collisions drop.

Is "Separate Fact from Interpretation" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Nonviolent Communication / Crucial Conversations (Marshall Rosenberg, Kerry Patterson (2002)). Distinguishing observation from evaluation is the core of NVC by Rosenberg, and the "story we tell ourselves" concept from Crucial Conversations.

Is "Separate Fact from Interpretation" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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