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International Conference on
Transforming Conflict:
Sharing Tools for Dialogue and Engagement

July 21-24, 2011 ~  Amman, Jordan
(Post-conference Cultural Program: July 25-26)

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

Endorsed and Supported by:
King Abdullah II, the Jordanian Government, USAID
and over 100 universities and organizations internationally

Official Partner of:
Charter for Compassion & Parliament of World's Religions

2011 TC  FULL  PROGRAM
2011 Presenter Biographicals

* On This Page Find:
Daily Schedule, Conference Features,
Session Descriptions and Format,
and Guidelines for Dialogue

 An Outstanding Gathering of Presenters:

Keynotes:
Adnan Badran, Former Jordanian Prime Minister
Father Nabil Haddad

Ahmad Hijazi, Noah Salameh, Steve Olweean, Brenda Rosenberg, Abdul Dardery, Laura Takacs, Nina Meyerhof, Gadi Kenny, Sulaiman Khatib, Abu Harun, Dudu Shilo, Muhamad Takruri, Nehama Dar, Jamal Meqbel, Ran Aharonson, Usama Abeed Elewat, Elya Shmaya, Nibal Hamdan, Yafa Sulimani, Esther Shalom, Frida Tarrab, Geula Mashmor, Janet Dallal, Nusrat Khurshedi, Huda Abu Arquob, Waleed Abouamer, Rebecca Cataldi, Tanya Awad Ghorra, Sarah Jaward, Mark Hovee, Geshe Gendun Gyatso, Ruth Sirman, Diane DeTerra, Neri Bar On, Nir Boms, Rebecca Kopelman, Patrick McCollum

 Conference Components

A 4 day Schedule of:

1.  Break-out sessions of Workshops and Practical presentations
   
2.  Film and All-Conference Dialogues
3.  Daily Conference-wide Facilitated Dialogue Groups
4.  Keynote Speakers
   
5.  On-site Pod-casting and Blogging
6.  Rich Networking for Cooperation on Applications
   
7.  Cultural Events and Performances
   
8.  Multi-cultural Community
9.  Exhibits and Displays
   

Conference Opens:  Thursday night, July 21 
Conference Closes:  Sunday, July 24

Location:  Amman, Jordan  

 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.

NonViolent Communication Guidelines (Adapted from Marshall Rosenberg):

Unique Assumptions—NVC begins by assuming that we are all compassionate by nature and that violent strategies—whether verbal or physical—are learned behaviors taught and supported by the prevailing culture. It also assumes that we all share the same, basic human needs, and that all actions are a strategy to meet one or more of these needs.

While NVC is much more than a communication model, the components below provide a structural concept of the process that leads to giving and receiving from the heart.

Honestly Expressing how I am and what I would like without using blame, criticism or demands

Empathically Receiving how another is and what he/she would like without hearing blame, criticism or demands  

Whether expressing or receiving, NVC focuses our attention on four pieces of information:

1) Observations —Objectively describing what is going on without using evaluation, moralistic judgment, interpretation or diagnosis
2) Feelings —Saying how you feel (emotions and body sensations) about what you have observed without assigning blame
3) Needs —The basic human needs that are or not being met and are the source of feelings
4) Requests —Clear request for actions that can meet needs

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