Does the idea of a holiday gathering stress you out? Are you concerned about the politically provocative statement that your high school friend might utter at the dinner table? If so, please join us for a free 2.5-hour workshop designed to give you greater comfort with conflict.

Using the idea of a holiday gathering, with relatives and friends of friends that you don’t often see, as the backdrop, we’ll look at:

• What’s at the root of conflict

• What conflict does to our bodies (and minds)

• Techniques for collaborative communication, including active listening

• Strategies for de-escalation

Upcoming Training Dates:

• Tuesday, November 17, 1:00-3:30 pm

Location: In person at the WDRC in Bellingham, WA

Training Fee: Free! This training is fully funded thanks to the Project Neighborly Fund of the Whatcom Community Foundation.