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Bridging Divides Video and Discussion with Marla Estes: A Tale of Two Bridgers
June 18 @ 7:00 pm
Free
FREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14.
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“Bridging Divides” Learning to Depolarize Our Relationships Video & Discussion facilitated by Marla Estes, MA.
THIRD WEDNESDAYS Monthly at 7pm: Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 20, Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17
Wed. June 18, 7pm: “A TALE OF TWO BRIDGERS” Tonight we’ll be watching two TED talks: Megan Phelps-Roper shares details of life inside America’s most controversial church her decision to leave it. She shares her personal experience of extreme polarization, along with some sharp ways we can learn to successfully engage across ideological lines.
Theo E.J. Wilson tells the story of becoming Lucius25, white supremacist lurker, and the unexpected compassion and surprising perspective he found from engaging with people he disagrees with. He encourages us to let go of fear, embrace curiosity and have courageous conversations with people who think differently from us.
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 nearly 20 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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