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Welcome to our Facebook Group�Bridging Political Divides with

Empathy Circles�

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Bridging Political Divides with Empathy Circles

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This group is for people that would like to take part in Empathy Circles to dialogue across the social and political divides.

Or goal is to offer tools and processes to support meaningful and constructive dialogue and to build a culture of empathy.

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The Problem

  • Growing Social and Political Division
  • Growing Political Polarization

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The Solution

  • Building a Culture of Empathy
    • Mutual Listening with Everyone
    • See Everyones Common Humanity
    • Talk-It-Out: Constructive Dialogue
    • Collaborative Action
  • Start with Empathy Circle Process

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A Project of the Empathy Tent

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The Benefits of an Empathy Circle

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“This rocks!! �I really enjoyed this, it was like, �"Ok, I’m not going to be attacked.

They are actually listening!!”

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I like how good it felt to be heard, �and to hear others.

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I found it very valuable and I have more hope because of the simplicity of this. You don’t have to read a book, you don’t have to practice, you just follow suite.”

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“This container, of the Empathy Circle, �is strong enough to hold people really disagreeing with each other.”

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I wish this could be replicated more out �in the country.

“...this needs to be duplicated all �over the world!”

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Empathy Circles to the Halls of Power

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Website Tour�

www.EmpathyCircle.com

Give Tour.

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Facebook Group Tour�

Bridging Political Divides with Empathy Circles

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1177637775720101/

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For Better Communications�

Friend: Edwin Rutsch

http://facebook.com/edwin.rutsch

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How to Participate in an Empathy Circle

-Join a beginner’s circle (optional)???� This is for in initial introduction

-Join an Empathy Circle�How to.. Check Events page.

-Become a facilitator

- Tour of Website

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How to Participate in an Empathy Circle

(Video) Check Events page.

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Self-introductions

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How to Participate in an Empathy Circle

Join an Empathy Circle�Tour of Website.

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Add your Discussion topics

-Find the topic poll

-Add any topics you like

-Click “More Options” at the bottom

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How to Prepare

-Visit http://www.empathycircle.com/

-Follow the links for more information

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Tour of the Website

http://www.empathycircle.com

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Comments/Suggestions

-We welcome you to add any comments or suggestions to the group!

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Call to Action

  • Add Discussion Topics
  • Sign Up for Empathy Circles
  • Sign Up for Empathy Circle Facilitators Training
  • Facilitate Empathy Circles
  • Invite Friends to the Group and Circles.

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For more information

Visit http://www.empathycircle.com

Watch previous Circles

Get involved!