Connecting Through Conversation Course

Connecting Through Conversations Course

This course is for individuals interested in learning transformative conversation skills to use with family and friends

In this self-led, 8-module course you will dive into skills like listening, communicating with care, empathy, and replacing judgment with curiosity.

Our evidence-based curriculum includes:

self assessments
practical application of the skills you are learning
opportunities to join staff facilitated conversations

Learners will walk away with more confidence in connecting through conversation and a deeper understanding of how to apply key skills to every aspect of their lives.

Build relationships

Acquire techniques to find common ground and build trust.

Improve communication skills

Learn active listening skills and how to ask the right questions.

Navigate differences

Practice approaching differences with intention and curiosity rather than judgement.

Save 25% today!

this self-led course is only $149.25 for a limited time!

*regularly $199

Scholarships are available

Bridging divides microcredential

By completing this course you are eligible to receive a microcredential in Bridging Divides with digital skills badges in listening, dialogue, and collaboration.

This offering is endorsed by Bridge Alliance and Bridging Movement Collaborative, and supported by the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation who represent well over 600 organizations.

Testimonials

“The course completely surpassed my expectations for what this course would be like. I became emotional several times while reading through the course materials because I could detect flaws in my communication skills that I couldn't pinpoint.”

“I gained a better understanding of the value and need for community, empathy and intentionality both when engaging with others and in problem-solving.”

“I liked this course because it took concepts that I was already familiar with and expanded on them, helping me to improve the quality of my conversations in my everyday life.”

“I truly appreciated the quality of the reading material, the conversations with new people from places near and far, and the kindness of the instruction and facilitators.”

Lama

"In Living Room Conversations I had a safe space to be myself and express how I genuinely feel without being judged. I felt that people’s understanding was taken for what they really said, not what was assumed. And I’ve built a lot of friendships in this course which I’m really grateful for.”

“It's been two months since I finished the course, and I can already feel my confidence and skill improving in handling challenging situations with diplomatic dialogues, which was my ultimate goal in enrolling for this course…. I realized that this course will never end in my mind because it is for the rest of my life.”

“My main takeaway from this course was to hold more conversations in my community. It is crucial to interact with one another about topics that may be uncomfortable to many. If we avoid conversation, then nothing can get done.”

“I think the course provided valuable information in a concise way. It served as a great refresher for me on important concepts like active listening, while also introducing new tools for having constructive conversations across differences.”

Brian

“One thing that has really stuck with me is just knowing that we can look for common ground in conversations with people who have different beliefs than us and focusing on that, rather than the differences.”

Laurie

“A big takeaway I have found since starting this course was less "fragility" and defensiveness when someone disagrees with me. Practicing conversation has lessened my oversensitivity and increased my ability to hear different views…”

“[This course] allowed me to refine important skills that I practice everyday at work, in my community and at home. It also allowed me to reflect on the importance of these skills. ”

“This course helped me reflect on my own listening skills and gain awareness into how I can be a better listener. I also appreciate the emphasis on story-telling in conversation, as opposed to citing hypotheticals. It also pushed me to seek out community.”

“My main takeaway from the course was that I am not alone in my desire to have more meaningful discourse with people.”

Marie

“What I took away is really listening to other people with empathy and how we can learn from every person without letting judgment interfere”