Saturday, November 14th, 2020
Special Edition: How to Disagree & Still Get Along
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After such a close election, political conversations around the holidays (and really, anytime) can be stressful and heated.
So today, you’ll learn how to have better conversations, even when you disagree. Our guest expert walks you through the best way to talk about politics so you can have more understanding and fewer arguments.
It IS possible to discuss controversial topics without losing your cool or your relationships.
She also shares why these sometimes tough conversations are so important for us as individuals and a society.
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Guest: Dr. Tania Israel
Tania Israel is a Professor in the Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Israel teaches about helping skills, leadership, and community collaboration, among other things.
Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide, Skills and Strategies for Conversations That Work (APA, 2020) grew out of Dr. Israel’s skill-building workshop that she developed and delivered to hundreds of participants following the 2016 election. It draws on her strengths as a psychologist and community organizer to prepare people to engage in dialogue across political lines.
To learn more, visit taniaisrael.com or connect with her on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram.
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