Programs and Services
Dignity Dialogues offers several ways to learn and participate in civil dialogue. Each one is designed to overcome divisiveness, prejudice, and acrimony by practicing empathic listening and honoring human dignity. Most can be delivered either in person or in virtual meetings.
While we encourage diversity among participants, our services can also be effective with homogeneous groups that simply want to prepare for difficult conversations within their communities.
Dignity Dialogues
Guided dialogues between members of opposing sides.
Participants learn to listen intently and strive to understand each other as they discuss their agreements and disagreements under the watchful eye of a neutral moderator. Civil dialogue ground rules establish a safe and respectful
environment. Dignity Dialogue sessions are scheduled on demand with as few as two individuals. If there are more than two participants, pairs will take turns engaging in dialogue while others observe and offer constructive feedback.
Dignity Roundtables
Community conversations around controversial issues.
Roundtables are similar to Dialogues except the interaction occurs among a group of participants instead of between pairs of individuals. Ground rules and a neutral moderator ensure safe and respectful civil dialogue. A Roundtable
may be more comfortable for some than a Dialogue because each side has sympathizers as well as antagonists.
Dignity Workshops
Instructional and experiential training in peaceful dialogue.
Workshops provide opportunities for participants to dive deeper into concepts that form the building blocks to honor dignity and build bridges. Workshops may be scheduled as stand alone sessions or as a series of up to six two-hour sessions over a period of weeks. The curriculum can be customized on demand to fit the audience.
Dignity Mixers
Conflict-neutral events or community service activities among people from opposing sides.
Mixers offer opportunities for people of varying backgrounds and belief systems to meet each other on neutral ground. Divisive issues are put on hold while participants work together towards a common goal. It is often easier to see
the dignity and humanity of others outside of conflict zones. Mixers can lay the groundwork for peaceful dialogue around divisive issues.
Dignity Forums
Productive exchange of ideas on social media.
Join the
Dignity Dialogues Facebook Group to share your ideas and experiences with others.
Dignity Partnerships
Collaborative ventures with other bridge building organizations.
Fortunately, there are many other fine organizations and movements with missions that promote understanding, respect for human dignity, and unity across differences. Dignity Dialogues welcomes opportunities to achieve a multiplier effect through coalitions and collaborative ventures.
