Today, talking circles are used in justice systems, education, and, increasingly, in health and business settings. Their foundational principles of encouraging discourse, respect, and …

Talking Circles are used for building or strengthening relationships, teaching and learning, exploring different perspectives on a topic, developing social-emotional literacy, healing for …

tead of a “power over” one. Talking from one’s own point of view, especially by teachers who are used to talking as “the authority,” reinforces power sharing and helps create the safety needed …

The talking circle group intervention is structured for the active involvement of all group members.

Bring your chosen object into circle so you can use it as the talking piece. Share your story about why the talking piece is meaningful to you. Follow the instructions on the PowerPoint slides as …

The talking stick continues to go around the Circle until everyone is done speaking. Interruptions are only used to get clarity when there is no other way. When speaking – separate the feelings …

Talking points are short, jargon-free nuggets of information that policymakers can use when speaking on an issue. An individual talking point should be one sentence long and make only …