Navigating Difficult Conversations

Transform your approach to sensitive and challenging topics with our dynamic workshop, Navigating Difficult Conversations. Whether at home or in the workplace, you'll develop essential skills to bring empathy, understanding, and curiosity to every interaction.

What You'll Learn:

  • Deep Listening and Presence: Practice staying fully engaged and attentive through difficult conversations.
  • Self-Awareness: Understand how your own opinions, triggers, and blind spots can affect your ability to communicate with integrity and objectivity.
  • Authentic Exchanges: Share stories and discover tips for honest and meaningful dialogue.
  • Conflict-Free Communication: Learn alternative ways to invite dialogue that fosters connection without leading to conflict.

Why Join Us?

Interfaith Philadelphia's rich history in interfaith engagement provides the foundation for this workshop. You'll gain invaluable insights, practical wisdom, and proven practices to correct misunderstandings, heal divisions, and strengthen our shared democracy. By the end of this workshop, you'll be equipped with tools and strategies to navigate a wide range of dialogue-based encounters effectively.

Past Participants

This program has been offered in corporate, educational, and government settings in such industries as law, healthcare, professional organizations, and religious institutions. It can be customized for both adult and youth settings.

  • Program Participant, Haverford College
    The opportunity to practice deep listening with colleagues in such a thoughtful and generative setting led to new insights, stronger connections, and hope for possibilities moving forward.
    Program Participant, Haverford College
  • Alex, Community Leader
    Attending the Navigating Difficult Conversations workshop was transformative. I now approach every challenging dialogue with empathy and confidence, turning potential conflicts into opportunities for deeper connection and understanding.
    Alex, Community Leader

Contact Us

Tell us more about your needs by completing our intake form.

A team member will reach out to you within two business days to set up a time to talk or meet.

Bronwen Henry

Director, Leadership Institute