Essential Partners
@essentialprtnrs
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We give people the means to strengthen relationships, deepen belonging, and renew hope in their communities.
Massachusetts, USA
Joined April 2009
Dysfunctional communication cycles foster division, gridlock, and the polarization we see in so many facets of life. But these 4 interventions can shift conversations, relationships—and our democracy—into healthier, more constructive cycles. Learn more:
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We give people the means to strengthen relationships, deepen belonging, and renew hope where they live, work, worship, and learn.
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From the loneliness epidemic to vaccine skepticism, polarization has a direct impact on the physical health of our communities. Recent research highlights the power of RSD to restore trust, opening new pathways to address wicked problems.
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The end of political polarization begins with you. Download our free guide for simple first steps.
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New year, new look—check out our redesigned homepage!
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This year, get the tools you need to supercharge collaboration, curiosity, and belonging where you live, work, worship, and learn. Register for an EP workshop today.
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ICYMI: our 35th Anniversary Virtual Gala is now available to stream on the EP YouTube channel!
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Polarization is a challenge we face together!
💅 'Polarization' picked as @MerriamWebster's word of the year? We know some people who can help with that. 🧵1/2
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The show begins in 10 minutes! There's still time to register for our 35th Anniversary Virtual Gala:
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TOMORROW! Celebrate our 35th Anniversary with a virtual gala featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg, 3 inspiring Founders Award recipients, the premier of a new video, and more. Register now:
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RT @ncdd: Let's recap last week on the NCDD blog! Featuring @essentialprtnrs, @DemocracyNotes, and @NationalCivic! Visit
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Proud to bring our expertise and experience to support these important dialogues
Michael Siegel (w/funding from @tuftsctsi) has brought together a diverse group for a 6-month discussion focused on “Bringing Gun Owners and Non-Gun Owners Together to Create an Actionable Roadmap to Reduce Gun Violence.” A lot of heavy hitters. And I'm involved, too.
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This #GivingTuesday, your donation helps build a diverse, inclusive, open democracy from the ground up. Join our growing movement of bridge-builders and problem-solvers. Become a donor today.
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“By approaching topics that often divide people through dialogue, we can realize the similarities and join together to create a better community. Simply put, the dialogue was a massive success.”
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Join us on December 10th to celebrate 35 years of repair, connection, community, and hope!
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RT @ncdd: A few days late but let's recap last week! The NCDD blog featured some great organizations, including @abraverway, @IFTalks, @ess…
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We are now accepting applications for a Project Coordinator to join our remote team!
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“What I want to do is bear witness to complexity – the complexity of people on the other side, and the complexity of the people I’m listening to.” Senior Associate Bob Stains recently shared wisdom from decades of experience with @CSMonitor:
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RT @LearnWithCES: In the thick of Election Day (and night), we encourage people to check out this Guide to Conversations across the Partisa…
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Our own Katie Hyten recently talked to the She Geeks Out Podcast about how you can have healthy, authentic conversations about the election—even in our workplaces—that encourage a sense of connection and belonging. Check it out!
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RT @LearnWithCES: Check out this 2024 Election School Lesson Package from @essentialprtnrs for structured activities and dialogues to engag…
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