The Newton Human Rights Commission (HRC) with seven neighboring HRCs (or equivalents) is working with Essential Partners to host the free, virtual workshop, Building Connections: Effective Tools for Community Conversations on Sunday, March 1 and Sunday, March 8 from 3-4:30PM. Attendance at both sessions is strongly encouraged. There will be optional networking opportunities on both days from 4:30-5:00PM. To learn more about the workshop and to register, please visit this link. The deadline for registering is February 17.
This two-session workshop will focus on how to lead dialogues that build trust and
understanding across differences. Participants will:
● Learn a framework to encourage authentic, open, and productive discourse in their
organizations and communities.
● Develop key communication skills in listening, asking questions, and speaking constructively.
● Build confidence and willingness to engage across differences.
The workshop will be led by specialist instructors, and will include breakout sessions and
handouts that participants may use as a reference following the training.
Each participating community is inviting 25 community members for a total of around 200
participants from across MetroWest Boston. If this is an effort that resonates with you, we hope
you’ll join us!
Thoughts/questions? Please feel free to reach out to your local Human Rights Commission or
equivalent, or to Eliza Spaulding, Chair, Newton Human Rights Commission at
[email protected].
