Sessions · Talking when you disagree
How to disagree without falling out
Most young people are never taught how to have a hard conversation. I've facilitated courses at Dialogue Academy since 2023, and this session uses the same simple tools: listening properly, asking questions instead of scoring points, and disagreeing without making it personal.
What's covered
What you get
- 01Listening that makes the other person feel heard
- 02How to ask questions instead of arguing
- 03Ground rules for talking about hard topics
- 04Practice on a disagreement the group chooses, with ground rules in place
Who it's for
It suits
- 01
Students aged 13 to 18
- 02
Schools with diverse or divided groups
- 03
Youth exchanges and summits
- 04
Teams and community groups
Why me
What I bring
- Course facilitator at Dialogue Academy since 2023.
- Women's Role in Peacebuilding fellow and Dialogue for Changemakers participant (2021).
- Peace leadership camp in the Himalayas with Youth Impact (2022).
with Dialogue Academy
From my dialogue sessions
How it runs
Four steps
- 1
Ground rules
The group agrees how it wants to talk to each other.
- 2
Listen
In pairs, students practise listening without interrupting and then repeat back what they heard.
- 3
Disagree
A structured conversation on a topic the group chooses.
- 4
Reflect
What changed for them, and what they'll try next time.
Questions
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