How can we have honest conversations about topics that silence most of us or in which only a few people dominate? How can we have a candid discussion around race and become better advocates? And how do we create and sustain an inclusive community where people feel a sense of belonging?

Based on our latest book, Courageous Discomfort, Rosalind Wiseman gives us the roadmap. Courageous Discomfort acknowledges the challenges of breaking through our hesitancy, frustration, and fear. Courageous discomfort grounds our thinking and actions in the principle of dignity—the belief that everyone has the right to be recognized for their inherent worth. Courageous Discomfort empowers people to build their capacity and competence to make meaningful life changes.

Topics covered:

Defining and managing emotions and building social skills in contentious interactions

Recognizing the difference between a curious question and a question that intensifies conflict and reframes the interaction in a positive way

Transforming people’s discomfort into the capacity to strengthen relationships and resilience

Defining the connection between emotional regulation and emotional hijacking to increase people’s reception to diversity and inclusion efforts

Building people's capacity to thrive when they give support to others’ experiencing mental health and substance use challenges