Talking Sense: How to connect with people you disagree with
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MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how to navigate difficult conversations. In this divisive election year, we can all learn and practice communication skills that help us have challenging discussions without letting the need to change minds stand in the way of preserving important relationships.
Guests:
Carol J. Bruess is a scholar-in-residence focusing on relationships and dialogue at the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University, where she leads the recently launched initiative, “Disagreeing Better”. She is also professor emeritus of communication and family studies at the University of St. Thomas. And she’s the author of several books including, “What Happy Couples Do”.
Anna Sterk is a licensed marriage and family therapist in St. Paul who teaches at the Relational Life Institute and is a certified “Essential Relationship Skills Bootcamp” facilitator and trainer.
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