Unit 4: Trust and Communication in a CBPR Partnership –
Spreading the “Glue” and Having it Stick
Ella Greene-Moton, Ann-Gel Palermo, Sarah Flicker and Robb Travers

This unit emphasizes the central role that trusting relationships play in successful CBPR partnerships. It includes practical strategies for establishing and maintaining trust, balancing power, communicating effectively and resolving conflicts.

Learning Objectives

• Articulate the importance of trust in CBPR partnerships
• Learn about processes for establishing and maintaining trust among partners
• Identify processes for making decisions and communicating effectively
• Understand how conflicts can arise and how to approach conflict resolution
• Learn strategies for motivating, recognizing and celebrating partners

Contents

Unit 4: Trust and Communication in a CBPR Partnership – Spreading the “Glue” and Having it Stick
Section 4.1 Addressing Expectations of Different Partners
Section 4.2 Working Towards Trust
Section 4.3 Addressing Power Inequities
Section 4.4 Making Decisions and Communicating Effectively
Section 4.5 Resolving Conflicts
Section 4.6 Motivating, Recognizing and Celebrating Partners
Citations and Recommended Resources