Welcome to The Taos Institute ®
The Taos Institute’s® mission is to bring together scholars and practitioners concerned with the social processes essential for the construction of reason, knowledge, and human value, and their application in relational, collaborative and appreciative practices around the world.
A statement from the Board of Directors: In the context of a world in peril—uncontrollable lawlessness, oppression, war, genocide—this is to reassert our commitment to fostering dialogue, collaboration, and collective wellbeing throughout the world. Human suffering transcends all borders, and as social beings, what we do together matters. The world’s future is not in the hands of the few but in all our hands—beginning with our everyday responsiveness to each other. Together we may weave a social fabric that supports all, not just a few. We stand united with all who wish to reimagine and recreate—for the welfare of all.
Join in the Taos Institute Commons online community (free) to connect with others interested in creating promising futures, one conversation at a time!
You may also explore our Courses & Workshops, Calendar of Events or join our email list.
We are a nonprofit educational organization and depend on your support. Please consider making a donation.
Self-Paced Course: Co-Creating Futures

The Taos Institute’s first self-paced course! In six modules, each with 3 short videos and questions for reflection, Ken Gergen introduces basic premises of social constructionist theory and how they apply to professional practices in all domains as well as everyday life. More.
Co-Creating Social Worlds Symposium

At long last, we are meeting in person in New York City, USA, Feb 27-28, 2026! Join us for a vibrant gathering across disciplines to deepen our connections and spark meaningful collaboration, re-imagining our personal, public, and political lives. More.
Pulsating Practices webinar series (free, online)

Pulsating Practices: Constructionism in Action is a free series of interactive events, where practitioners from around the world showcase ways to co-construct more positive and hopeful futures, one conversation at a time. Please join in the conversation!
Taos Institute Commons online community (free)

Exchange ideas with other scholars and practitioners, access resources & announcements, webinars, courses, special interest groups, event replays, and more. It’s free and easy to join The Taos Institute Commons global online community.
About Us and Message from the President

“Change can begin with the next conversation” says Taos Institute co-founder and President Kenneth Gergen. Read his full message or learn more about the Taos Institute in the About Us section.
Taos Institute Publications and free WorldShare Books

Taos Institute Publications, including free and downloadable WorldShare Books available in many languages, offer contributions to cutting-edge theory and practice in social construction. Also visit our Books of Interest page.
Resources on Social Construction and More

We make available a wealth of free resources on social constructionist, relational, and appreciative theory and practices. Check out our journals and newsletter, manuscripts, dissertations, podcasts, videos, and more.
Support the Taos Institute’s Mission

The Taos Institute is a nonprofit organization. Support our mission by making a donation, volunteering, or by helping us grow our community by signing up for our email list and following us on social media.




