Skills for Disagreeing Better
Thu, Jul 24, 2025, 1 - 2:30pm
2180 Hamline Ave. N.
Roseville, MN
Bill Doherty's April Living Well Workshop, Dealing with differences in a polarized world, inspired many UMRA members. He has very graciously agreed to hold a Skills for Disagreeing Better workshop for us in July. This event is free and open to UMRA members and their guests.
Summary
The Skills for Disagreeing Better workshop helps participants understand the values and concerns of those who differ from them politically and teaches essential skills for communicating across differences and finding common ground.
Goals
- Grow understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically
- Learn skills for listening in a way the other person feels heard
Learn skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear even if they disagree
What to Expect
You will learn about the values and concerns of the other political side and practice skills for communicating more effectively in the presence of disagreement.
- Sign ups for this event are through the new member portal -- be sure to create your login before you try to sign up for this event. Don't have the email? Search for an email from [email protected]. It may have gone to your spam folder.
- Make your reservation online or contact the reservationist if you have questions.
Free parking is available in the library parking lot.
The Community Program Room is fully accessible, and located just inside the west entrance.