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“Conversations in Troubled Times” Special Event
Our newest guide, “Conversations in Troubled Times”, highlights the topics in our lives that can be really tough to talk about. Sometimes the tough things are just what we need to talk through. This special event conversation, hosted by our own Annie Caplan, will allow you to try out this new guide with an experienced…
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Relationships First Conversation
How we treat each other is the difference between a great place to live and a bad place to live. We shape our world through relationships. Most people agree we want communities where all people have dignity and respect. Yet respectful interactions are often not what we see modeled in the media and in politics….
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Trust in Elections Conversations
Trust is a critical component of building and maintaining healthy families, communities, institutions and countries. What happens when it starts to dwindle or is lost entirely? Trust is built over time. It can be challenged by people with different views or backgrounds as well as events that call into question the intent of our institutions…
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Introduction to Living Room Conversations
Join us for an interactive introduction to Living Room Conversations, our model, and upcoming programs. This is a great first step to help you understand what we do, meet some of our staff, and decide how to get involved– whether as a host, participant, volunteer, or all of the above. This special edition will focus…
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Advanced Facilitation Skills Workshop
Anyone who leads meetings can be thrown off balance in difficult moments. The difficulty might be an unexpected tension among group members or challenges to the facilitator’s legitimacy. As a facilitator, you avoid “deer in headlights” moments by developing the capacity to stay cool and think on your feet. This workshop helps experienced facilitators navigate…
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Introduction to Dialogue Across Differences
This workshop uses real-world case studies to introduce participants to the theory and practice of EP’s Reflective Structured Dialogue framework. For three decades, our unique approach has transformed conflicts across the country and the world—but the basic principles of EP’s framework are applicable to local community issues, organizational development, congregations, and everyday conversations. Intentional communication…
