Description: Participants will understand that communities may be formed around shared identities and experiences, but differences are also present within communities. Some identities and experiences may be implicitly privileged over others in a group. This can threaten the community. Instead of basing membership in the group solely on similarities, the community can choose to come [...]
One to Ones: an Organizing Tool
Description: To get things done together, we have to be able to work with people who see the world differently than we do. This requires really engaging our hearts to find common ground and shared self-interest, and hear each others’ stories and pain, not just their worldviews. One-to-Ones An Organizing ToolDownload
Reflective Listening
Description: Participants will understand how reflective listening can deepen both self-awareness and understanding, build empathy, and improve communication. Reflective ListeningDownload
The Danger of a Single Story
Description: Participants will understand and appreciate the danger of having only one perspective and internalizing stereotypes. Understand that power lies in who sets the agenda and who gets to tell the story. Learn about two tools: the Danger of a Single Story video and the 1-2-4-All model for reflection. The Danger of a Single StoryDownload
Assets and Deficits
Description: Participants will understand that we all have both strengths and areas for improvement. Treating others with a focus on their assets is not blindly optimistic, but rather an effective organizing strategy. Everything that has ever been accomplished has been done by imperfect people who chose to build on their strengths. Assets and DeficitsDownload
The Self in Conflict
Description: Participants will understand the changes that occur in the body and brain during conflict and understand how self-awareness of body, brain, and emotions can help interrupt the stress response cycle and increase human capacity for thoughtful problem solving. The Self in ConflictDownload