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.

About the course

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.

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Curriculum

10 Chapters · 87 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction

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      Welcome to the Living Room Conversations Connecting Through Conversations Course!

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      10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation

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      Pre Course Survey

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      Course Syllabus

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      Course Navigation

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      Introduce Yourself

  2. 2

    Foundations of Living Room Conversations

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      A Brief History of Living Room Conversations

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      Learn More About LRC

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      The Living Room Conversations Model

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      The Conversation Agreements

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      Unpacking the Conversation Agreements

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      Applying the Conversation Agreements to Political Debate

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      Applying the Conversation Agreements Assignment

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      Lesson 1 Reflection Assignment

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      Participating in a Living Room Conversation

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    Listening

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      Listening

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      Defining Listening

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      Assessing Your Listening Behaviors

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      When another person is speaking, how often do you do the following?

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      Assessment Scoring

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      Four Levels of Listening

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      How Do You Listen?

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      How Would Others Assess Your Listening?

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      Listening Videos

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      Barriers to Effective Listening

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      Silence

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      Listening Courageously Discussion Board Assignment

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      Lesson 2 Reflection Assignment

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      Listening Journaling Prompts

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      Additional Learning Resources: Listening

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    Curiosity

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      Curiosity

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      How Curiosity Will Save Us: a TED Talk by Monica Guzman

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      Curiosity... Discussion Board Assignment

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      More Curious Less Furious Discussion Board Assignment

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      Lesson 3 Reflection Assignment

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      Curiosity Additional Learning Resources

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    Empathy

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      Empathy

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      What Is Empathy?

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      Barriers to Empathy Assignment

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      Empathy Discussion Board Assignment

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      Lesson 4 Reflection Assignment

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      Developing Empathy Journaling Prompts (Optional)

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      Empathy Additional Learning Resources

  6. 6

    Dialogue

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      Dialogue

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      Use Language That Connects

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      Action Starts With Dialogue

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      Talking About Race

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      Talking About Race Continued

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      Tips for Interracial Conversations

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      Talking About Politics

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      Talking About Politics LRC Page

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      Talking About Mental Health

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      Talking About Mental Health LRC Page

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      10 Things That Shut Down A Conversation

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      How to Navigate Mistakes & Discomfort in Conversations

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      Lesson 5 Reflection Assignment

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      Dialogue Additional Learning Resources

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    Community Building

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      Community Building

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      Building Community Discussion Board Assignment

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      Integrating Belonging and Inclusion Practices within Communities

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      How We Create Community: a TED Talk by Kathy Coffey

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      Lesson 6 Reflection Assignment

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      Additional Resource: Community Living Room Conversations

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      Additional Resource: Creating Your Own Guides

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      Additional Resource: LRC Communities of Practice

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      LRC Communities Page

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      Building Community Additional Learning Resources

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    Reducing Polarization

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      Reducing Polarization

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      Polarization Introduction

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      What Is the True Cost of Polarization in America?

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      What are the Solutions to Political Polarization?

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      What Are the Solutions to Political Polarization?

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      Living Room Conversations: A Tool for Fighting Polarization

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      LRC YouTube Page

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      LRC Upcoming Events

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      Polarization Conversation Questions Assignment

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      Polarization Discussion Board Assignment

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      Reducing Polarization Additional Learning Resources

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    Collaborative Problem Solving

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      Collaborative Problem Solving

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      Introduction

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      Collaboration In Problem Solving

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      Problem Solving Discussion Board Assignment

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      Lesson 8 Reflection Assignment

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      Collaborative Problem Solving Additional Learning Resources

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    Final Wrap-Up

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      Final Evaluation Survey

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      Final Evaluation Survey

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      Course Wrap-Up

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