Workshop: Depolarizing Within

GARDEN HOME COMMUNITY LIBRARY near 7475 SW OLESON RD, Portland OR

24 April, 2021

Description

What: Virtual Workshop When: Saturday, April 24 from 11 am to 2 pm Details: Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. Participants at this virtual workshop will learn how to be more aware of their own "inner polarizer", how to be critical without demonizing, dismissing or stereotyping large swaths of the population, and strategies for intervening constructively in social conversations with like-minded peers when these conversations There will be breakout room conversations and short breaks throughout the workshop. This 3-hour virtual workshop is hosted by the Garden Home Community Library in conjunction with Braver Angels. Braver Angels is on a mission to depolarize America. Garden Home Community Library is a non-profit library that is a member of the Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS). Registration Required: This event is free and open to anyone - no library card required. Registrants will be emailed meeting details. Visit this link to register - (17)/event/604bff0ad2cb5a4500d164df