Can We Talk? Tools for Difficult Conversations

Many of us feel the divisiveness of our time. We long to talk about issues and topics that are important to us with people- especially family members and friends- who may see things differently, but we’re afraid that doing so will break connection and create irreparable discord. How do we move from “us” and “them” to a sense of shared vision? This 2-hour online workshop introduces a framework for finding connection in challenging conversations, tailored for difficult conversations in the workplace, at home, and in daily life. Learn to identify, honor, and express yourself with clarity, honesty, and integrity. Using these strategies opens possibilities for win-win outcomes. – Learn to honor your experience and express yourself with clarity, honesty, and integrity. – Learn to listen for the deeper meaning beneath others’ experiences. – Using these strategies opens possibilities for win-win collaborations. The workshop includes: – Key concepts of Compassionate Communication – A step-by-step written practice – Modeling of the practices – Skills and resources to use immediately Recording of the webinar is provided to all who register. About the facilitator: Cory Lockhart is a teacher, artist, public speaker, and founder of Hart Communication, LLC in Louisville, KY. She develops and facilitates classes and workshops with a focus on Compassionate Communication and nonviolence. Learn more about Cory at corylockhart.com

Date: January 13, 2026 Time: 6-8pm CT Cost: $40 with sliding scale available.

Location: Zoom link provided to those who register.

Registration Deadline: January 11, 2026

Note about pricing: The Garrett Collective is a program of Garrett Seminary that seeks to make theological education accessible to as many people as possible. Thus, we invite participants to pay what they can, using an economic justice model and trusting that there is enough. If you are able to, please pay the full cost of this event. This makes it possible for Garrett to underwrite the costs of other people. Use the following codes as necessary:  GETS10: I need a little bit of support to come to this event. We all need support sometimes! GETS25: I need a little bit more support to come to this event.  GETS50: I need a 50% discount for this event. Everyone deserves access to theological education. For more than 50% off the cost of an event, please contact the rev. dr. abby mohaupt at abby.mohaupt@garrett.edu. We seek to balance the needs of participants and the costs of programming, including paying fair wages to our facilitators and content creators. No information about economic need or privilege is shared with other participants.

If you have questions regarding this event, please contact the rev. dr. abby mohaupt at abby.mohaupt@garrett.edu. If you have any issues using this registration, please email collective@garrett.edu.