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PROVOCATEURS AND PEACEMAKERS - Science • Philosophy • History • Psychology • Current Affairs • Spirituality • Christianity • Atheism —> Provocative Discussion
* Want to hear differing viewpoints in rational dialogue?
* Want deep discussion on issues that matter?
* Want to make friends across the aisle?
Come exploring with us at our next meeting of The Provocateurs. We meet every 2nd an 4th Friday of the month (2nd Friday for our Topic Night, 4th Friday for our Lazy Readers Night). We have no trouble being provocative — our main rule is that we give everyone a chance to talk and hear them with respect. Come to learn — and to give us a piece of your mind.
Also, for online discussion during the week, jump on our P&P Discord server:
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Upcoming events (2)
See all- The Power of EmpathyMcKeever's Price Chopper, Lenexa, KS
The Power of Empathy
This experiential presentation explores the impact of needs-based empathy in our conversations. It is a skill that can transform your ability to understand another person with more clarity and connection, even amidst differences. The empathy skill set can help you cultivate more meaningful relationships by fostering a sense of trust, respect, and being seen, and will support you in resolving conflicts with increased understanding and harmony. Join us for this presentation and come practice your empathy skills in our mini Empathy Cafe!Cathan Kabrelian
Moved by the profound impact of needs-based empathy in her own life, Cathan invites her participants to deeply explore their own feelings and needs, cultivating the fundamental skill for compassionate communication. Her own practice of needs-based empathy deepens the connection with herself and others, brings more understanding and harmony into all of her relationships, and gives her the tools to navigate conflict with openness and curiosity.Cathan works with Thom Bond’s Compassion Course Online (CCO), where she is a member of the Leadership Council, a mentor, an international practice group facilitator, and a co-leader for Empathy Cafes and Programs. As a Compassionate Communication and Needs-Awareness Trainer, certified in Mindfulness Instruction and Breathwork, and trained in trauma sensitivity and somatic experiencing, Cathan supports others, in both personal and professional growth, through speaking engagements, workshops, retreats, practice groups, and mentorship.
See you Friday!
Fred HeerenAfterwards: We'll continue our conversations over drinks and food at the Blue Moose.
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Come early between 6:45 and 6:55 p.m. to chat and make new friends before we get started.
All attendees are expected to follow the P&P Code of Conduct, so all can feel safe while we have a great time. - LAZY READERS - NOVEMBERMcKeever's Price Chopper, Lenexa, KS
For those who like lively conversations, and for nosy people who don't have time to read it all, but want to know it all:
LAZY READERS — NOVEMBER!
Join us to tell us about whatever you've been reading — we'll discuss that and what everyone else is reading too.
RSVP on this page.
Subjects can include just about anything: fiction or non-fiction, history, science, philosophy, psychology, the arts, humor, religion or atheism, etc. Books or blogs or articles or editorials.
Come to talk or come to listen. No pressure, just friendly fun.
We'll give everyone who wants a few minutes to explain what they've been reading, and another few minutes for everyone to ask questions and discuss. We always learn a ton. Come make new friends and learn something new about what they’ve been reading.See you Friday!
Christopher MillerAfterwards: We'll continue our conversations over drinks and food at the Blue Moose.
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Come early between 6:45 and 6:55 p.m. to chat and make new friends before we get started.
All attendees are expected to follow the P&P Code of Conduct, so all can feel safe while we have a great time.