Greensboro Free Library will host speakers from the Center for Real Dialogue in a free class for everyone in the library's upstairs meeting room on Monday, October 7, from 5:00-7:00pm. We hope you can join us!
Here is more information:
Welcoming Disagreement and Difference: Introducing the Skill of Real Dialogue
Are you tired of conflicts and misunderstandings?
Struggling to get your point across?
Avoiding conflicts because they don't teach you anything?
Facing family estrangement, divorce, or alienation?
Dealing with endless disputes at work?
Feeling hopeless about political polarizations?
In this two hour didactic and experiential introduction, you will learn about human emotions and our tendency to develop and confirm bias and stereotypes, as well as how to work with your own emotional triggering during conflict in order to become a more authentic speaker and a better listener.
What is Real Dialogue?
Real Dialogue is a conflict transformation skill that, when practiced in difficult conversations, helps us to avoid polarization by lowering emotional threat, overcoming stereotypes and biases, and transforming breakdowns into breakthroughs. The skill and method of Real Dialogue heal divisions by allowing both sides to be respected -- fostering a resilient and creative social and emotional environment.
Key Skills
You will be introduced to three key skills: Speaking for Yourself, Listening Mindfully, and Remaining Curious. These practices will help you increase problem-solving abilities and reduce polarization at home, work, and your community.
About the Center for Real Dialogue
The Center for Real Dialogue aims to end polarization in relationships at home, work, and beyond. We transform relationships by breaking cycles of emotional disrespect and violence, fostering unity and connection. Our mission is to equip people with healthy dialogue skills, reduce emotional threats and biases, and promote inclusive problem-solving. Join us in creating a respectful and interconnected world where all voices are heard and valued.
For more information: info@realdialogue.org or www.realdialogue.org/programs
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