Examines the benefits, compromises, and logistics of cooperative living, and includes a listing of over 500 intentional communities and resources

Communities Directory: A Guide to Cooperative Living

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Book by Avery, Michel, Stribel, Barbara, Auvine, Brian, Weiss, Lonnie

Building United Judgment: A Handbook for Consensus Decision Making

Avery, Michel

Stribel, Barbara

Auvine, Brian

Weiss, Lonnie

Reference

A Manual for Group Facilitators

Center for Conflict Resolution (Madison

Communities Directory: A Guide to Intentional Communities and Cooperative Living

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by Center for Conflict Resolution Re-published by FIC The role of group facilitator is often pivotal to good results for groups making the transition to consensus. The Manual is the best introduction we've found on approaching the role of facilitator as someone who welcomes both rational and emotional input. The staff of the Center for Conflict Resolution put their experience in working with groups into A Manual for Group Facilitators. This is an informal outline detailing useful and effective techniques to help groups work well. More than a simple "how to," the manual contains a discussion of the values, dynamics, and common sense behind group process that have been verified by our own experience. It includes information on such topics as: How to plan a workshop Sample agendas How to get a meeting started on the right track Useful information about group process, communication and dynamics How to deal with conflict in groups Crisis intervention Creative problem solving, and much mor

The Communities Directory is the door to an amazing range of choices in cooperative living today - some of which have been tested by time, and others that are on the cutting edge of experimentation. The Communities Directory is an encyclopedia of positive alternatives to a mainstream culture that is often fragmented and alienating. It is the inspiring stories of groups all over the world pioneering ways to share resources and live cooperatively. Whether used as a reference, educational resource, or a road map for a personal quest, the Communities Directory is a comprehensive and easy-to-use tool offering the following: LISTINGS: Descriptions from over 900 intentional communities in North America and around the world. Entries offer contact information, core values, availability for visits, and a glimpse of the vision that holds them together.MAPS: For the first time we are including maps of community locations worldwide in addition to our maps of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The regional maps are great for trip planning and show proximity to cities and other communities.CHARTS: A fast and easy reference. Searching for a large, urban ecovillage? A community with lots of children? Just use the handy chart to quickly find the community that meets your needs.ARTICLES: Covers the basics of intentional community including what they are, how to visit, and the state of the communities movement.

Communities Directory, 2007: A Comprehensive Guide to Intentional Communities and Cooperative Living

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