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Podcast: New Books in Communications
Episode: Finding Yourself in Difficult Conversations?
Description: Why do so many difficult conversations happen over a school break, a holiday meal, or at an important family event? How can we better prepare ourselves, and start managing our expectations? This episode explores:
Ways we can navigate difficult* conversations.
Why we can stop trying to have the right answer.
Questions to ask ourselves as we set our intentions and our boundaries.
How to offer a heads up in advance of divulging surprising news.
The importance of chosen families, and of friendship gatherings.
Tips for helping others and ourselves, even when things go wrong.
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