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November Meeting
Depolarizing Within Workshop
with Phil Bailey
Thursday, Nov. 20 @ 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Moore Community Center, 125 State St., Ellsworth
and via Zoom
After some brief business, Phil Bailey will take over to lead a Depolarizing Within workshop which teaches us to look at our own attitudes towards the political “other,” and develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing those we disagree with. We will look at methods for constructively intervening in conversations with like-minded peers when those conversations stereotype or demonize the other side.
Goals
- Become more aware of your own “inner polarizer.”
- Learn how to criticize viewpoints without stereotyping, dismissing, ridiculing, and holding contempt for those who disagree with us.
- Develop ways to speak up in polarizing conversations with peers about people on the other political side.
What to Expect
You will do a self-assessment exercise, learn to counteract the inner polarizer, and practice communication skills to avoid polarizing conversations. There will be break out sessions both in person and on Zoom.
This month’s meeting will be held both in person at the Moore Community Center and via Zoom.
Pre-registration required for Zoom attendance by noon the day before the meeting. You will receive a unique link you will need to use to join the meeting.
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