Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Braver Angels is a non-profit non-partisan organization devoted to bridging the partisan divide and strengthening the democratic republic of the United States of America.

We recently opened a Braver Angels Europe chapter to spread our mission to people living in France and beyond. In the lead-up to this year’s presidential election, we are holding a “Depolarizing Within” workshop at the American Library in Paris.

All too often, our ideological conflicts become personal and we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support other political parties, leaders, and policies. In this time of polarization, many of us avoid conversations with others, even in our own communities, whose perspectives and opinions differ from our own. We worry that any attempts at discussions will devolve into arguments and acrimony, and result in anger and further divisiveness.

In this workshop, you’ll learn skills for having respectful conversations when differences arise including how to:

• Become aware of your own “inner polarizer”
• Disagree with others without demonizing, dismissing, or stereotyping them
• Speak in ways others will want to hear
• Affirm the importance of building relationships
• Feel safe practicing your new skills

Please arrive on time for this highly interactive workshop. Attendance is free. Space is limited so if you need to change your RSVP for any reason please contact the BA Europe co-chair Laura Pascal at lpascal@braverangels.org

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

This workshop is a free event brought to you by Braver Angels as part of our mission to depolarize America. Braver Angels is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. We invite you to consider a gift to Braver Angels; all donations are tax deductible.  Your support will allow us to offer more workshops and debates with the ultimate goal of uniting America. Click here to donate.