The Common Ground Network for Life and Choice Manual
The Common Ground Network for Life and Choice Manual
The Common Ground Network for Life and Choice Manual
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• Dialogue questions, not “topics”. This helps to focus conversation <strong>and</strong> send it in new directions.<br />
• Use of storytelling, i.e., having people speak from personal experience.<br />
• People speaking as “I”, not as “We”, i.e., talking <strong>for</strong> themselves not their “side,” <strong>and</strong> avoiding generalizations.<br />
• Trust building – having opening questions not related to the conflict issue that let people learn something about<br />
one another, increase feelings of safety, <strong>and</strong> practice listening <strong>and</strong> responding in dialogue way. A solid base of<br />
trust <strong>and</strong> dialogue skill is important be<strong>for</strong>e talking about areas of common ground <strong>and</strong> joint action.<br />
• Examining stereotypes <strong>and</strong> misperceptions of ourselves <strong>and</strong> others.<br />
To request in<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>and</strong>/or assistance call, write or email:<br />
National Association <strong>for</strong> Community Mediation (NAFCM)<br />
1527 New Hampshire Avenue<br />
Washington, DC 20036-1206<br />
Telephone: (202) 667-9700; Fax: (202) 667-8629<br />
web page: www.sfcg.org<br />
www.nafcm.org<br />
Authors: Mary Jacksteit <strong>and</strong> Adrienne Kaufmann<br />
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