Institute for Dialogic Practice

About the Institute

The Institute for Dialogic Practice is the U.S.-based training facility for Finnish Open Dialogue and dialogical therapy. Our international faculty of leading developers, practitioners and researchers provides our trainees with the basic foundation in Open Dialogue as a network-based approach to crisis work, and in Dialogic Practice with individuals, couples, families, and organizations. Read more about the Institute >>>

Open Dialogue℠

“Open Dialogue” is an innovative approach to acute psychiatric crises developed in Tornio, Finland that has demonstrated remarkable patient outcomes. The approach can be thought of as a double helix that meshes a new style of psychotherapy with an integrated system of care delivered primarily in the community.
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Certified Training

The Institute for Dialogic Practice is the first center to offer training in the dialogical therapies. Under the leadership of Dr. Olson (USA) and Dr. Seikkula (Finland) the students receive a comprehensive foundation in the principles of Open Dialogue and Dialogic Practice.
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