This document discusses different types of dialogue and how dialogue can be healing. It describes dialogue as listening and sharing deeply from within oneself with mutual exchange of ideas and experiences. There are dialogues with oneself, others, groups, and the environment. The document then discusses how dialogue within a group allows all members to contribute for more effective problem solving. It describes a process of "healing of memories" through prayer where past hurtful memories are brought to mind and reconstructed in imagination with Jesus's healing love and forgiveness to release bitterness.

1. HEALING POWER OF DIALOGUE w/ Sis. Mary Jean Saile The meaning of dialogue Dialogue means listening and speaking in depth from the core of our being. It implies mutual give and take, mutual exchange and sharing of ideas, beliefs, meaning appreciation, resources and experiences. THE DIIFFERENT KINDS OF DIALOGUE We must dialogue with OURSELVES as we listen to the that speaks from with in. When we do, we learn more about our feelings, Conviction, needs and desires, intentions, and voices

5. If given and received in the proper manner and at the appropriate time, however dialogue can clear the air between people and provide a more solid and honest foundation upon which to build. It provides the feedback a person needs to find out how his attitudes and behavior are affecting others and the basis for experimenting with other behaviors