How to Have a HEALTHY Conversation about Politics
What you'll learn
- practical tools for conversations about politics
- how to talk to someone about political issues
- techniques to have a healthy conversation about politics
- how to talk about politics when you disagree
Requirements
- no
Description
As we look around us today, we're hard-pressed to witness a healthy conversation about politics between two people who occupy opposite sides of the political fence. Yet, the ability about to talk about difficult issues and stay connected in relationship is essential for shaping healthy families, neighborhoods, and communities.
In this course, taught by a conservative (Dr. Heidi Petak) and a liberal (Kellie Newton) who have been friends for over 35 years, you'll learn practical tools for having the right mindset, asking the best questions, listening and sharing effectively, and of course, navigating conflict. With over 30 minutes of video lessons and a pdf of additional exercises to help you process the material, you'll be ready the next time a political issue comes up with a friend or loved one.
Regardless of what you may think, it really is possible to have a HEALTHY conversation about politics!
Who this course is for:
- People with friends and relatives on the other side of the political fence
- Curious learners about other perspectives
- People who want to learn how to communicate in healthy ways
- People who want to learn how to communicate better
- People who want to depolarize their world
Course content
- Preview02:23
Instructor
![Dr. Heidi Petak](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64"%3E%3C/svg%3E){kind=avatar}
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 15 Reviews
- 45 Students
- 2 Courses
Dr. Heidi Petak is a communication strategist and coach, Dove Award-winning writer, speaker, voiceover artist, and Communications Director for the Ascent Church. She earned her Ph.D. in Communication from Regent University, a M.A. from the University of Arkansas, and a B.S. in Broadcasting and an A.A. in Art and Design from John Brown University. She currently teaches communication for Colorado Christian University and Denver Seminary where her students call her “Dr. P.” Heidi co-founded the Heart Perception Project, an effort to help Americans learn to connect across the political divide. She and her husband Brian parent four boys, one dog, and a one-eyed cat who challenge their communication skills daily.