The Deep Democracy of Resistance

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In the aftermath of the election, people have asked me: How can Deep Democracy help us in this moment?

Deep Democracy provides a lens through which to understand those who disagree with us and ourselves. It also gives us something critical: a roadmap to use as we move forward. First, some background on Deep Democracy. 

What is Deep Democracy?

The word Deep Democracy was coined by process-oriented psychologist Arnie Mindell, who wrote: “For organizations, communities, and nations to succeed today and survive tomorrow, they must be deeply democratic – that is, everyone and every feeling must be represented.”

Why Facilitators Need Deep Democracy

Originally posted on www.DeepDemocracyUSA.com. Leia em português aqui. Obrigado, Regina Eggers Pazzanese, instrutora do Brazilian Deep Democracy, pela tradução! 

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After 30+ years as a facilitator, I thought I knew it all. When I went to new facilitation workshops, the techniques seemed repetitive. Then I discovered Lewis Deep Democracy. This unique methodology is built on humanistic values like respect for human dignity, choice, responsibility, authenticity, openness, learning, diversity, and inclusion. Many facilitation techniques advocate for similar values. Deep Democracy offers new and different ways of actualizing those values.

Here are five reasons why facilitators need Deep Democracy.

All Voices Matter

As a facilitator, I believe that all voices matter.

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