Teaching Paper: Dialogue Facilitation Guide
Creating Safe and Inclusive Spaces for Community Conversations
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-dfg-tp-04
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About the Paper
This Teaching Paper provides a practical Dialogue Facilitation Guide for creating safe and inclusive spaces for community conversations. It presents a structured process—preparation, setting the stage, facilitation techniques, conducting dialogue, and follow-up—with practical tips for addressing conflict, fostering empathy, and empowering marginalized voices. By bridging theory with applied practice, the guide supports non-profits and faith-based organizations in building trust, equity, and collaboration.
Key Topics
- Structured steps for dialogue preparation, facilitation, and follow-up
- Ground rules, neutral venues, and safe participation methods
- Techniques: active listening, empathy, conflict resolution, and balanced participation
- Case study: faith-based NGO in Eastern Europe establishing a women’s advisory committee
- Challenges, reflection questions, and adaptation tips for diverse contexts
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Dialogue Facilitation Guide – Creating Safe and Inclusive Spaces for Community Conversations. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-dfg-tp-04
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