Habits of Discourse

Trains individuals and communities in constructive dialogue practices across political and social differences

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Training & Education
Topic
Civic Dialogue

About Organization

Habits of Discourse provides training and capacity-building programs to help individuals and organizations engage in healthier dialogue across ideological divides. Based in Washington, DC, the organization focuses on developing practical skills for constructive engagement on contentious issues.

What They Focus On

Dialogue Skills Training

Teaching individuals practical communication techniques for engaging constructively across political and ideological differences

Community Engagement Capacity

Building organizational infrastructure and facilitator skills to sustain healthy dialogue practices within communities

Cross-Difference Collaboration

Creating structured spaces where diverse groups work together on contentious issues through principled engagement

How They Work

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  • 01

    Skills Assessment

    Evaluate current dialogue practices and identify specific communication challenges across difference

  • 02

    Practice Development

    Teach concrete techniques for respectful engagement, active listening, and bridging ideological divides

  • 03

    Community Application

    Apply dialogue skills in real community settings to build organizational capacity for engagement

  • 04

    Issue Collaboration

    Facilitate structured conversations where diverse stakeholders tackle critical community challenges together

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Habits of Discourse

Individual Dialogue Training

Personal development programs teaching communication practices for engaging respectfully across political and social differences

Community Capacity Building

Organizational training to strengthen community ability to facilitate productive conversations on divisive topics

Critical Issues Facilitation

Structured dialogue sessions helping diverse groups collaboratively address challenging community problems through constructive engagement

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Habits of Discourse.

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Contact

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Washington D.C., DC