2nd Annual
International Conference on Transforming Conflict
  Amman, Jordan
  June 20-23, 2012 
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2nd Annual International Conference on
Transforming Conflict:
Sharing Tools for Dialogue and Engagement

June 20-23, 2012 ~  Amman, Jordan

At a time of unprecedented transformation in the Middle East
a Multi-disciplinary, Multi-cultural Conference providing the individual in society with effective, collaborative skills in dialogue and deliberation, compassionate interpersonal communication, assertive decision making, teamwork, leadership, negotiation, problem solving, mediation, conflict transformation, good governance, and sustainable reconciliation

CLICK HERE to help Bring 100+ Student Activists From Across the Middle East to Train in Conflict Transformation & Civil Society Skills

Sponsored by:
Common Bond Institute (US)
International Humanistic Psychology Association

Endorsed by:
King Abdullah II and over 100 universities & organizations internationally

Official Partner
Charter For Compassion & Parliament of World's Religions

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Presenter Proposal Form   Dialogue Facilitator Form
2012 Schedule and Program Overview

Registration is Open to All

Bringing Together Best Practices and Successful Models for Empowering Peace Through Empowering Citizens and the Next Generation of Leaders

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and an outstanding, international pool of over 30 expert presenters and facilitators representing leading training institutes around the world for a unique, historical opportunity to be part of an ongoing series of capacity building conferences making a difference in the Middle East - today.

4 days of engaged dialogue and applied training in proven, effective models and methods that are innovative, inclusive, collaborative, practical, and culturally adaptive, intended to equip the next generation of leaders with concrete, positive, and highly effective, skills to step forward and create new, inclusive, and democratic social structures and relations that work for all, and in doing so promote a culture of peace.

We utilize the conference for this purpose by creating a common ground that honors diverse perspectives, authentic dialogue, and earnest deliberation where not only the general public can directly engage and learn, but where key stakeholders themselves can personally connect and explore ways to cooperate in sharing and supporting each others efforts for a larger, common good.

By design, in cooperation with the National Reform Agenda of Jordan, and with the encouragment of King Abdullah II, the Annual International Conference on Transforming Conflict (TC) is a practical conference intended to empower the individual in society with necessary skills to take on increased civic participation and collaborative, proactive leadeship roles in advancing beneficial social reform and transition.

Among planned outcomes are individual proficiency for constructively addressing crucial challenges facing developing societies today, promoting on-going community based training groups to an expanding number of individuals to continue practice and application between annual conferences, and creating a growing resource of educational and training materials and network support to provide to academic institutions for access by students and faculty and to encourage inclusion in the formal curriculums of these systems.

 Format and Content:
       Skills training workshops, practical presentations, topical roundtables,
        keynote speakers, daily facilitated dialogue groups,  action planning
          sessions, live 2-way global links to other countrires, multi-cultural
          learning community,  on-site blogging, rich networking, cooperation,
          & bridge building,   cultural events & performances,   displays

          See program description at:  2012 Program Overview

 Certificates and Credits:
       Each participant completing the conference program receives a formal
            Certificate of Program Completion
       Possibility for Educational Credit: In addition, universities and colleges often
           provide educational credit for full participation in the 4 days of skills training
           workshops, dialogue groups, and roundtables. CBI provides documentation
           of participation when requested. Check with your institution regarding this
           possibile benefit.

 Itinerary:
           4-day Conference Program (Wednesday night to Saturday afternoon,
                                                             plus Saturday night Farewell Dinner Party)

      The official conference languages are English and Arabic.
        Interpreters are assigned to presentations, events, and available in the general milieu.

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Visit our Youth Scholarship Campaign To Help Bring 100+ Student Activists From Across the Middle East to Train in ConflictTransformation & Civil Society Skills
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Also, to easily make a Tax Deductible Donation for U.S. taxes through our partner organization just click here: International Humanistic Psychology Association (IHPA)

 Guidelines For Compassionate Dialogue

The TC Conference strives to promote an inclusive, compassionate dialogue that honors different personal experiences, perspectives, and narratives, while allowing for better expressing and listening to each other as we work together toward understanding and harmony. Our intention is to create an open venue where we can engage meaningfully and invite in a public dialogue that brings our joint wisdom to bear in exploring sometimes difficult issues that effect us all. This is based on the premise that it does not require that we be the same to be appreciate of, at peace with, and secure in our relationships with each other; only that we be familiar enough with each others story to share the humanity and trustworthiness that resides in each of us.
We ask all participants to assist us by carrying and expressing this intent throughout the conference.

2nd Annual International Conference on
Transforming Conflict:
Sharing Tools for Dialogue and Engagement
June 20-23, 2012 ~ Amman, Jordan
~ Call For Proposals ~
Registration Open To All


2012 TC Conference Information:
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   those with limited incomes from developing societes to attend.
The Charter For Compassion
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Registration is Open To The Public



From Our TC Conference ARCHIVES:

    Previous 2011 Program & Presenter Bios
                Previous '11 TC Program Sessions
                Previous '11 Presenter Biographicals and Photos

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