Is there a topic that you believe demands discussion but that you fear will prove too polarizing for civil conversation? Do you avoid organizing such a discussion because you are unsure of how to ensure meaningful engagement across difference? Are you interested in honing your skills of engaging in conversation with people who think differently from you? If so, please join us for this workshop which will focus on the following subjects:basic theories of, and approaches to, conflict resolution-based dialogue; facilitating difficult conversations in a structured-dialogue setting; creating and hosting dialogues (focusing on the Encounters dialogue model) role-playing practice for your new dialogic skills This event is hosted by the Democracy & Dialogues Initiative (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhumanrights.uconn.edu%2Fareas-of-focus%2Fdemocracy-dialogues%2F&data=05%7C02%7Csaah.agyemang-badu%40uconn.edu%7C953ee6b997094d834d6e08dcc381c68d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638600209347679652%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2By%2BOqmfnYORQdebt94d7V4p0C%2Bdl%2B88Dtb659DqfanY%3D&reserved=0), a program of Dodd Human Rights Impact

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Interpersonal Group for Graduate Students Graduate Students Interpersonal Groups focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing as you balance academics, relationships, family, and personal responsibilities. Groups offer a supportive confidential space to share your concerns, practice skills and get feedback.To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4705 (tel:+18604864705) This session is held by Carlos- Gonzalez- Martinez, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/carlos-gonzalez-martinez/) For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.