Workshop: ‘Resilience and Stories of Overcoming’
In these difficult times, many of us are longing for meaningful social connections and belonging. You are invited to our signature workshop that explores topics of ‘Resilience, Creativity and Belonging’ through the art of story. During three intentional and safe dialogue sessions, you will experience empathic dialogue and storytelling activities that support you to connect deeply in small groups during these difficult times.
This short video (2min) shows the depth of connection that participants are invited to experience in our unique workshop.
THE OPPORTUNITY
CBE engaged in four years of research and practiced and invented a unique Virtual Dialogue Methodology (patent filed) and piloted it throughout 2020 with multiple organizations including the University of Glasgow, the University of Southern California, Purdue University and the Erasmus Student Network.
CBE created these dialogue workshops to connect diverse students in warm, intimate, caring small groups. Belonging is a key driving factor for overcoming a crisis. We developed tools to build deep human social bonds through which then collective action can arise naturally and be cultivated.
DIALOGUE PROCESSES
We will facilitate the virtual sessions in intimate groups of four participants in order to experience the depth, vulnerability, and courage necessary to nurture our capacities of empathic listening and human care. The intended outcomes for participants are:
A Nurturing Experience of meaningful interactions to overcome social isolation in small groups.
An Open Space for connection, inspiration, and collaboration with each other.
A Collaborative Space to develop dialogue skills, social intelligence and collaboration.
Active Participation in dialogue processes that strengthen personal wellbeing, empathy and hope at this difficult time.
PRACTICALITIES
Place: WebEx (invitations will be sent)
Dates: View on Registration Page
Preparations: completion of short virtual multimedia tasks (10min each)
Commitment: participants will be required to attend all three sessions. (Note: This is critical to support trust building and group bonding.)
