Social Construction, Relational Theory and Practices:

November 2-4, 2007
Durham, New Hampshire

	Faculty: Harlene Anderson, Ph.D., Houston Galveston Institute and Taos Institute Sheila McNamee, Ph.D., University of New Hampshire and Taos Institute

Harlene and Sheila invite you to join them in the beautiful Fall New England environment for an intimate workshhop. Bringing the breadth of experiences togethr, the workshop will introudce social construction and relational practices. Additionally, focus will be on the practical application of constructionist ideas in organizations, terapyu, education, and community development. We will focus on constructionist/relational understanding of language and meaning-making, polyvocality, transfromative dialogue, and appreciative and possibility perspectives.

Participants with a background in social construction will have an opportunity to explore issues of special relevance to their projects and practices. Taos-Tilburg University students as well as other students are invited to attend.

Workshop sessions will be compliemnted by informal gatherings and meals (included in the cost of the workshop). Our meeting venue is the Mill Pond Center for the Arts in Durham, NH. The Center is a living model for cultural vibranch, where ties between arts and environment are made available, explicit and alive through culture and education through collaboration, drawing on talent and interest from around the world. Dinner on Saturday will be in Sheila's home.

What Others have Said about Harlene and Sheila's workshops:

". . . the workshop was indeed something special for me. I have tried to tell its story . . . but I don't think I did justice to you, Sheila and the other participants. Anyway it is certainly something that I will remember for a long time, and it has without doubt strengthened my relationship with Soc Construction . . ."

"I returned home to find there are many opportunities for 'collaboration' and constructing our world together. I'm keeping two thoughts in mind.... 'its both and' not 'either or' and keep the space open for conversations."

"It was a splendid way to construct a contexg of dialogue. You didn't speak about social construction, you put in action social construction. I learned very much with you, as the way social construction is a way to live."

"If you want in-depth experience . . . the opportunity to work closely with Sheila and Harlene is truly rewarding."

Fee: (Includes Friday reception and dinner, Saturday coffee breaks, lunch and dinner, Sunday brunch, and study materials).

Regular/before September 15th: $550
After September 15th: $ $600

Student/before September 15th: $395
After September 15th: $450

Workshop Registration: Contact sheila.mcnamee@unh.edu or harleneanderson@earthlink.net.

Hotel Accommodations: Hotel rooms can be booked separately at the Holiday Inn Express. Rooms will be held for workshop participants until October 1, 2007. Please mention that you are with the workshop.

The Holiday Inn Express
Durham, NH
Phone: 603.868.1234
Double/single: $109 plus tax per night

Continuing Education Hours: $20 (payable by check or cash prior to workshop)
*Qualifies as the required Social Construction Seminar for Taos/Tilburg University Ph.D. students.
+ In affiliation with the Houston Galveston Institute.

Flight Arrangements:
You can fly into Manchester Airport (MHT) in Manchester, New Hampshire, whichis approximately a 50 minute drive to Durham. You can also fly into Boston Logan International Airport whichis approximatel 1 hour and 30 mintes from Durham.