Engaging in Deep Dialogue for Shared Understanding
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Allendale Campus
Faculty, Staff
This interactive workshop will offer emotionally intelligent approaches to and strategies for fostering deep dialogue. Participants will learn about empathetic listening, the role of emotions in dialogue, how to reframe conversations for shared understanding, and how to create boundaries for constructive dialogue. Grounded in the idea of calling one another in with compassion and a commitment to learning, the workshop will reflect participants’ questions and curiosities. Participants will engage in small group work for applied learning and community building.
Learning Outcomes - Participants will be able to:
- Move from waiting to speak into stances of deep listening
- Understand the role of emotions in dialogue
- Develop strategies to fostering active, healthy engagement in dialogue
Presenters:
- Annie Bélanger (She/Her/Hers) Dean of University Libraries
- Lisa M. Perhamus (She/Her/Hers) Director P/S Center for Civil Discourse & Associate Professor
Location Information
Allendale Campus in Kirkhof Center Rm 2259
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Contact Information
Inclusion & Equity Institute
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 616-331-4111
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This event was added to the calendar by Ashley Jefferson (jeffeash@gvsu.edu) on Monday, September 11, 2023 and was last updated on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 10:47 a.m.