BALANCED DISCOURSE MINI-TRAINING

A 30-Minute Zoom-Ready Curriculum for Leading Conversations Across Divides

Our Mission

To equip facilitators, team leaders, or community organizers with a simple, powerful method for leading depolarizing, bridge-building conversations in any setting. This mini-training introduces key concepts of the Balanced Paradigm and invites participants into dialogue that is constructive, courageous, and humanizing.

Empowering Young Minds

AGENDA OVERVIEW

Welcome & Grounding

Core Concepts

Paired Dialogue Practice

Group Reflection + Closing

Innovative Learning Solutions

FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES

Balanced Circle Facilitation Guide

Comprehensive instructions for hosting your own balanced discussions

Bridge-Building Metrics Toolkit

Tools to measure the impact of your bridge-building conversations

One-Page Balanced Discourse Poster

Visual reminder of key principles to display in meeting spaces

Website Resources

www.balancedparadigm.org/conversations

Community-Centric Education

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

Request a Facilitator

Get professional support for your important conversations.

Co-Host Support

Partner with experienced dialogue leaders.

Want more support?

Request a trained facilitator or co-host at: partnerships@balancedparadigm.org