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“Bridging Divides” Learning to Depolarize Our Relationships Video & Discussion facilitated by Marla Estes, MA.

Wed, Jan. 15 Topic: “The First Step”

THIRD WEDNESDAYS monthly at 7pm: Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21, Jun 18

In this film, The First Step, Van Jones shows us bridging in action by getting the First Step prison reform bill passed in 2018 in bipartisan fashion working across party lines. Attempting to be a bridge builder in a time of extreme polarization takes him deep into the inner workings of a divisive administration, internal debates within both parties, and the lives of frontline activists fighting for their communities.

Trailer and more Info.: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14574078

Event Description: Are you feeling concerned about the growing divides occurring in our world? The first step, and one that each one of us can do, is to “depolarize within.” We do this by learning about our human “operating systems,” becoming self-aware, and then making different choices about how we behave.

Polarization not only diminishes our capacity for true deliberative dialog and problem solving, but it is dividing society into contentious, conflicted parts. Left unchecked, it is becoming a fundamental threat to social harmony and ultimately the core mechanisms of democratic society.

Join facilitator Marla Estes, MA, and learn how to “depolarize within.” Watch fascinating and insightful videos carefully selected to explore ways to depolarize and then engage in a facilitated discussion to help integrate new perspectives.

With a background in Psychology, Marla created Building Bridgers in 2017 to address the growing social and political polarization in our country.

For over 15 years, she has been giving presentations, movie nights, book groups, workshops, and classes helping people learn to develop insights and skills in approaching difficult conversations, deepening and growing healthy, functional, and fulfilling relationships.

Note: This event is not recorded.

Presenter’s Website: https://www.BuildingBridgers.com

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