Building friends and winning people over who we strongly disagree with is a key part now of growing a larger, more informed climate change movement for lasting change. In this workshop we will demonstrate tools used in Sustaining All Life/United to End Racism for listening to people we disagree with, identifying why it’s so hard for us to listen to certain ideas. We will also practice how to listen effectively to those we disagree with, and then, as it makes sense, offer new information.

followed by Healing Circle (optional)
2:30 – 3:30pm

Healing circles based on shared experiences give people a chance to be listened to about feelings connected to climate change. Having the chance to share feelings of grief, fear, anger, discouragement, and hope in a mutually supportive group can refresh us and give us new ideas for action.