The four sessions build on each other, moving from the inside out:
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Focus on Self
Sunday, Oct 25
We start by agreeing on how we’ll treat each other, so the group feels safe. Then you’ll practice noticing what happens in your body and your head when a conversation gets heated, so you can catch yourself before you react.
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Focus on Other
Sunday, Nov 1
Learn simple ways to listen for what the other person really cares about, so you can understand where they’re coming from, even when you disagree.
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Focus on Interaction
Sunday, Nov 8
Practice holding on to your own view while making room for theirs, without getting knocked off balance.
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Focus on Integration
Sunday, Nov 15
Put it all together by acting out real conversations, so you arrive at the holiday table with a plan and some practice behind you.
For many of us, the weeks before the holidays come with a knot of uncertainty: Will politics come up? What will I say? Will I lose my cool? unConflict is a four-session workshop series that helps you walk into those moments with more calm, groundedness, and choice.
What this is
A practice and mutual-support group – a hands-on workshop series for anyone who wants to feel steadier around family gatherings, whatever your politics. Each session offers a little learning, a lot of practice, mostly in small groups with multiple facilitators, so you can try out different responses, see what works, and learn alongside others facing similar challenges. Politics is the material we use for practice, and it is not the content focus itself. You’ll leave with tools and connections.
Who this is for
Anyone who knows holiday politics is a potential source of stress and is ready to do something about it, whatever your political beliefs. If you’re thinking about it or ready to start practicing, you’re in the right place. All participants agree to follow the group guidelines.
Details
- Dates
- 4 Sundays ~ Oct 25th and Nov 1st, 8th, 15th
- Time
- 2:00–4:30 PM, with a break built in
- Location
- Brattleboro (exact location upon registration)
- Cost
- $50–$80 sliding scale for the full series
- Group size
- Limited to 45 people, waitlist available. With multiple facilitators, you’ll practice in small groups where everyone gets attention and practice time
Facilitators
- Aliona
- Michael
- Hanna
RegisterJoin the waitlist
$50–$80 sliding scale for the full series; pay what works within the range. Limited to 45 people.
All 45 places are taken. A waitlist is available.
- 1Oct 25
- 2Nov 1
- 3Nov 8
- 4Nov 15
- 26Thanksgiving
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