Level 1 Online

Learn the foundational skills, tools, and theory of Lewis Deep Democracy and how this method can strengthen organizational health, support social movement-building, and unleash the wisdom of teams by lowering the metaphorical waterline - that is, skillfully revealing authentic needs and important truths. Sharpen your understanding of the opportunity that healthy conflict cultures offer to positive social change. Experience a powerful collective process and leave with the basic tools you need to engage with divergent perspectives and create psychological safety in social change-oriented groups.  

Full Course Description

Dates

• Oct 1, 9am - 11:30am PST | 12pm - 2:30pm EST

• Oct 2, 9am - 12:30pm PST | 12pm - 3:30pm EST

• Oct 8, 9am - 12:00pm PST | 12pm - 3:00pm EST

• Oct 9, 9am - 12:00pm PST | 12pm - 3:00pm EST

Facilitators: Kai Cheng Thom & Navida Nuraney

Location: Online via Zoom

Price: $900 + applicable taxes

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How interactive is the course?

This is a highly participatory learning experience. Each session includes a mix of teaching, individual reflection, and practice in pairs and small groups. You'll be invited to participate throughout, while always having choice in how you engage.

Will there by role plays?

No. Rather than role plays, you'll practice the concepts through real conversations and sharing personal experiences.

What kinds of topics will we work with?

As this course is about engaging conflict, it can be natural to want to bring the biggest systemic conflicts of our time into the room with the hopes of processing them. For the sake of learning and nervous system safety, we'll work with lighter topics (not the biggest ones) and go deeper at the personal and interpersonal level.

Are the classes recorded?

We record the teaching portions of each class, but not the group process, in order to preserve a space where participants can share openly and engage fully.

Will I receive the slides and course materials?

Yes. We send the slides and a summary email after each session. Once you register, you'll also receive a digital participant handbook.

What if I have to miss part of a class or an entire session?

The sessions are immersive and designed to build on one another. Live attendance is the best way to experience the richness of the process that emerges. If you know in advance that you'll miss part of the course, we encourage you to apply when your schedule can support your full participation.

Will there be homework?

When you register, you'll receive a participant handbook and we ask that you spend about 15 minutes skimming it to become familiar with the language and concepts before the course begins. Other than that, there is no homework. 

Any suggestions on how to prepare?

Engaging in this course takes both brain and heart power, so if you can, we encourage you to leave yourself some space after each session to reflect and unwind.

What is your refund policy?

• Full refund up to 30 days before the course begins, minus payment processing fees plus a $35 administrative fee per registration.

• 50% refund up to 7 days before the course begins.

• No refunds within 7 days of the course start date.