Productive Dialogue in Polarized Times: Effective Persuasion

It can feel impossibly frustrating to talk with people who are deeply immersed in propaganda bubbles. How do we have productive conversations with people whose beliefs about the world—and even about basic facts—seem so different from our own? Not everyone can be reached, but for those who are open to dialogue, there are effective ways to connect.

Dr. Bonnie Cleaveland, psychologist and Vice President of Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry, presents an engaging and timely workshop that offers practical, research-based skills for navigating these challenging conversations. Learn how to foster understanding, reduce defensiveness, and increase the chances of meaningful, persuasive dialogue.

The workshop will be held in the auditorium of the Main Public Library downtown. Metered street parking is free on Sundays, and there is parking available in the garage under the library (garage closes at 5).

After the workshop we'll go out for food and further conversation.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, SHL has funds available to ensure everyone feels welcome and able to participate. If you would like to participate in dining with us after the event but the cost presents a challenge, please email us at shl@lowcountryhumanists.org, and we can discreetly arrange to cover your costs.