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.
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.
Coming Soon: Co-Creating Futures Self-Paced Course
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.
Introduction to Social Construction Course
NEW FORMAT! Join this 4-week online collaborative learning journey to a significant paradigm shift that will transform the way you live and work. Knowledge is co-created and discussions are customized to each participant’s context.
Pulsating Practices & Other Free Events
Several free, virtual events are offered each month: Dialogue with the Authors, Pulsating Practices webinars and Meet & Greets. Join in these informal and interactive events to meet others interested in social constructionist, relational, and appreciative approaches.
Taos Institute Commons online community (free)
Exchange ideas with other scholars and practitioners, access resources & announcements, small-group live gatherings, special interest or language 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.