Connecting with Compassion in Fifth Ward
Workshop Series
Build compassionate community in Fifth Ward. Deepen skills to facilitate difficult conflict conversations when you are involved in a conflict or disagreement, and between other people involved in conflict, to find common ground and access creative thinking for solutions. This workshop is for residents, employees, worshipers, mentors, and/or activists in Fifth Ward, or those who would like to be involved in supporting Fifth Ward’s compassionate future. Tools to help us:
Remain calm and grounded in the midst of difficult conversations
Be a catalyst for collaboration, turning conflict into an opportunity for new ideas
Respond to disagreements, intensity, and conflict by starting compassionate conversations
Work together with others to find creative solutions to our community’s challenges
Prepare yourself to succeed even when you’re in the middle of pain and frustration
