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Event: Peace at the Dinner Table: Strategies for Meaningful Family Conversations
Date: Thursday, November 21st, 2024
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual via ZOOM

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About the Event:

On Thursday, November 21st, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm ET, Peace Through Action USA hosted “Peace at the Dinner Table: Strategies for Meaningful Family Conversations” via ZOOM. This FREE one-hour virtual session provided attendees with valuable communication tools to help navigate sensitive topics and cultivate mutual respect during holiday gatherings.

In this interactive workshop, participants explored ways to listen actively, respond thoughtfully, and create harmony in potentially tense conversations. This event aimed to support attendees in cultivating an atmosphere of understanding and connection, no matter the different perspectives around the table.

Through guided activities and reflective discussions, attendees gained practical strategies for promoting peaceful and respectful dialogue with their families. This evening was dedicated to empathy, connection, and meaningful conversation, helping participants deepen family connections and bring a sense of unity to their gatherings.

Resources:

• Explore the following article from the American Psychological Association on strategies for managing family conflict during holidays, setting boundaries, and cultivating mutually respectful dialogue.
• Practice the skills from the University of Delaware’s handout on navigating difficult family conversations, rehearsing strategies like active listening and empathy to maintain harmony during gatherings.
• Review the Listen First Project’s tips to engage in meaningful conversations without escalating tensions.
• Access the Greater Good Science Center’s resources that explore holiday stress management, managing conflict, picking gifts, making resolutions, and more.

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