How Does Talking Tree Work?

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Small group Conversation Series run for six or nine sessions, either once a week or once every other week.  We use a talking stick, and a spirit of inquiry motivates the practice of focused reflection.  We speak from our experience and honor the privacy and integrity of others, both during a Conversation and after we leave.

 

The session begins with picking a pre-­designed topic from a basket, which we write on a large pad of paper for easy reference.  We explore that topic for as long as the Conversation holds momentum, then we move on to another topic. Each session lasts an hour and a half. 

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Talking Tree is available to go into homes, assisted living centers, churches, hospitals and libraries.  By prior arrangement, children aged 9 and over are most welcome to attend Talking Tree Conversations to listen and to observe.

 

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