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Bridging Divides Video and Discussion with Marla Estes: “Accidental Courtesy”
February 19 @ 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.
Wed, Feb. 19, 7pm: “Accidental Courtesy”
THIRD WEDNESDAYS monthly at 7pm: Feb 19, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21, Jun 18
Screening and discussion of the film, Accidental Courtesy. Film Description: Daryl Davis is an accomplished musician who was played all over the world. He also has an unusual hobby, particularly for a middle aged black man. When not displaying his musical chops, Daryl likes to meet and befriend members of the KKK. When many of these people eventually leave the KKK with Daryl’s support, Daryl keeps their robes and hoods; building his collection piece by piece, story by story, person by person…
Trailer and more Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5390430
Series 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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