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Dialogue with the World at Large

the world we live in tomorrow. And you can choose to be part of bringing that better world to life – to be part of a gradual, joyful transformation – simply by using the dynamic, living power of Dialogue. Learn... How and why using Dialogue can help create unique, out-of-the-box solutions... Ways the worldwide community can be repaired and maintained… What you personally can do to begin crafting...
Guided Dialogue

In this snippet from Duke Duchscherer's course, Restorative Dialogues: Transforming Conflict, Building Community Resilience, he shares a structured approach for conflict resolution or communication facilitation. It involves a facilitator guiding a conversation between two parties in conflict. The process begins with one party expressing their perspective while the other listens actively. The...
Connecting in Conflict and the Art of Navigating Dialogue

Access this complete 5 session course In this 5-session series, explore: the power of empathy to change the trajectory of heated conversations embracing the internal conflicts of the different parts of ourselves how to approach differing views peacefully the use of NVC to help let go of judgments how to confidently ask for what you want Life is often bursting with irritations. On a day-to-day...
Being Radically Honest and the Art of Dialogue

Access this complete 4 session course This 4 session course is designed to help you more fully integrate NVC values and language into your daily life. Plan on practicing Nonviolent Communication's Radical Honesty through demonstrations, role-playing, and exercises designed to help you more fully integrate NVC values and language into your daily life. The topics addressed include how to: Be...
Staying Self-Connected in a Challenging Dialogue

When we're judging we're less able to access what we care about and what we could do about the situation. Instead, create more internal space, self connection and agency starting with connecting to your feelings and needs; then feel your grief or disappointment; followed by getting curious about the other party's needs and context -- and then based on collective needs and the long term effects...
3 Simple Keys To Dissolving Reactivity In Dialogue

Reactivity can be big or subtle. Pressuring yourself or someone to be or do a certain way without trying to understand them with curiosity, is a form of reactivity. Reactivity can create much damage in the short and long term. Catch it early –through discernment, transparency, and remembering that connection is key– and you can foster more open and fulfilling relationships. Read this practice...
Not Trusting the “Yes”

In this 2-part audio series, Miki demonstrates how to stay in a dialogue when you don’t trust someone’s “yes,” how to equalize power between people and how to allow space for others to say “no” to our requests. In this 2-part audio series, Miki demonstrates how to stay in a dialogue when you don't trust someone's "yes," how to equalize power between people and how to allow space for others to...
Peace Starts At Home

Nhat Hanh, from the 4th precept as printed in For a Future to Be Possible When asked how we can create peace, the Dalai Lama suggested that we start at home. Through the practice of living in dialogue at home, where the stakes are often very high, you can increase your ability to meet the challenges of life everywhere with empathy, goodwill and authenticity. The vision: Imagine what this could...
Working with a Difficult Counseling Situation

Clinical psychologist, Robert Gonzales, Ph.D., uses an open dialogue with a practitioner to explore effective, compassionate methods to handle a volatile counseling situation, particularly when the physical or emotional wellbeing of the patient is at risk. Mental health practitioners, mediators and conflict resolution professionals alike will find powerful takeaways from this real-world...
Tips for the Road Series Tip 7

person, find a time when you feel connected with that person and ask for their support with creating a more effective response to the conflict. It is absolutely crucial that you do not enter this dialogue with the intention of judging and blaming the other person for how they have contributed to the conflict in the past, or of telling them how they should do things differently. The intention I...