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This module explores mindset shifts that support more transformative and community-centered research and practice. Participants will examine how to move beyond deficit-based narratives by envisioning community dreams and aspirations, use restorative practices to build relationships and address harm, and harness storytelling to create narrative change. The module also introduces Four Pivots and Emergent Strategy as approaches for connecting personal healing with systemic change.
Topics
Envisioning the Future: Naming the Dream, Not the Problem
Deficit-based narratives can be exhausting! Solutions rooted in community experience must also honor community dreams and aspirations.
Restorative Practices
Restorative Justice became a core IRL practice—used to build relationships and community and address conflict and harm.
Storytelling for Narrative Change
Using narratives to make sense of the world and influence policies, institutions, and cultural norms.
Four Pivots and Emergent Strategy
Learn about approaches to connect personal healing with systemic change.
Harness the power of narrative to build an equitable world.
