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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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Over Zero with Rachel Brown
On Tuesday, November 14th at 7PM ET we will be joined via Zoom by the extraordinary Rachel Brown, the Founder of Over Zero—named in reference to the “zero sum game” that exists in sporting events, but becomes dangerous when it overtakes a society, as it has ours. Over Zero was founded to prevent identity-based violence…
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Polarization and Political Violence: Rachel Kleinfeld
POLARIZATION AND POLITICAL VIOLENCE: RACHEL KLEINFELD Violent threats against members of Congress are up, and hate crimes have increased to the highest levels ever recorded. Fear is being used as a tool by both Republicans and Democrats to win votes. In this episode, we speak with Rachel Kleinfeld, a fellow in the Democracy, Conflict and…
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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…
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Intergenerational Dialogue Event
The power of EP’s Reflective Structured Dialogue framework is better experienced than explained. If you’re curious to learn more, join us for this three-hour, facilitated RSD experience. People use the word “dialogue” to describe a variety of conversations and communication styles. At Essential Partners, we’ve developed a proven, highly adaptable approach called Reflective Structured Dialogue (RSD)….
