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.
The Taos Institute Celebrates 25 Years of Social Construction Around the World
The institute was founded in 1993 and now, 25 years later, we continue to grow and develop the theory, practices and understanding of social construction.
Message from the President
We invite you to view the commentary
by Kenneth Gergen…
From Hindsight to Insight to Foresight with 2020 Visions
About The Taos Institute
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Educational Programs
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What’s New
What’s New? International Diploma in Social Construction and Professional Practice – apply now for the March 2020 cohort.
Books & Publications
Taos Institute Publications offers contributions to cutting-edge theory and practice in social construction. Our books are designed for scholars, practitioners, students, and the openly curious public.
Resources
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