“Skills to Disagree Better” is a not a workshop about how to win arguments or convince people that you are right. It is about gaining skills to see other viewpoints as well as communicate more clearly. This workshop will take place at Port Byron First United Methodist Church (9412 228th St. N; Port Byron, IL) on Saturday, October 26 from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own side as principled and the other side as self-interested.
When we try to communicate across this gap, we often lack the skills for listening carefully, looking for common ground, and sharing our perspectives in ways that connect rather than create more misunderstanding.
We can learn to disagree better in polarized times, which means accurately seeing where we differ and where we share common ground.
Goals:
- Better skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear — even if they disagree
- More understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically
- Better skills for listening in a way so that the other person feels heard
Register for this event by clicking the button below. The event is free, but there is a chance to make a donation to cover the costs of the speaker, the hosts, and help support Braver Angels, which is a national 501(c)3 organization with the mission of helping bridge the political divide.
