The Fostering Dialogue Series is designed to bring our community together to engage in dialogue about important and often difficult topics while learning/through the lens of the different skills we develop in the different areas at Lesley. Whether it be art critiques in art and design, provocations in education, systems thinking in business or skills from our fields of mental health, we invite you to these meaningful conversations on critical topics.
September 19 - Civil Discourse During Election Times
- Use mental health and liberal arts techniques to understand diverse views.
- Apply educational strategies to foster inclusive and respectful political dialogue.
October 24 - Navigating Controversial Movements in Media
- Utilize business and creative arts methods to analyze media bias and narratives.
- Develop discussion skills through liberal arts approaches.
November 7 - Reflecting on Community Tragedies
- Apply mental health practices for compassionate and supportive conversations.
- Explore tools to express and reflect on shared experiences.