Join Free NCDD-DRH Training "Bridging Across Political Differences​​" this Friday, January 9th

You are invited to join the upcoming free training "Bridging Across Political Differences" this Friday, January 9, from 3-5 pm Eastern, 12-2 pm Pacific​. Hosted by NCDD and the Democracy Resource Hub (DRH), this session brings together experienced practitioners who use different approaches to bridge political differences. Rather than offering a single method, the training explores when and how different strategies work, their limits, and what practitioners have learned from real-world experience.  These trainings are for civic hub builders, local leaders of place-based projects, engagement practitioners who are new to this work, and experienced practitioners looking to build new skills and deepen their practice. Learn more in the blog post below and register to join this free two-hour training at this link.

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DRH-NCDD Training: Bridging Across Political Differences​​

Date: Friday, January 9th
Time: 3-5 pm Eastern, 12-2 pm Pacific

Register Here

Description
How can we depolarize ourselves and communicate more effectively across political and cultural divides?

This session offers a practical tour of proven approaches to depolarization and dialogue. Drawing on methods from leading bridge-building organizations and community practitioners, we’ll explore concrete ways to stay grounded, curious, and connected when tensions rise. Participants will sample trusted techniques for listening across ideological divides, frame invitations that feel welcoming to everyone, and find shared values without losing integrity. The focus is learning from experience: what has actually helped people move from mutual suspicion to mutual respect.

Speakers:

• Katie Hyten, Essential Partners
• Bo Harmon
• Ryan Nakade
• Pearce Godwin, Urban Rural Action

Feel welcome to register for this training even if you are unable to attend, and we will send you the recording afterwards. Learn more about the Democracy Resource Hub training series at: https://learndemocracy.online/. 

A big thank you to the SHIFT Action Lab for sponsoring these offerings and making them free and accessible.​