Much "conversation" in our culture—even in psychotherapy—is actually just sequential, hierarchically-structured monologue. One person talks, the other listens; one "knows" the truth, the other ignores it, rebels against it, or obeys it. But true dialogue, instead of reinforcing individual isolation, dissolves the boundaries between people, and establishes a relational space that fosters equality and healing connection. To engage in therapeutic dialogue, however, means to shift from an individual-intrapsychic to a relational-contextual viewpoint in our clinical work. In this experiential workshop, we'll explore the difference between dialogue and monologue, discuss the key elements of true dialogue—mirroring, validation, and empathy—and practice dialogue as a therapeutic process. We'll also consider how this orientation can contribute to the transformation of social, as well as personal, realities. (This session will continue with Workshop 322.)