Communicating Through Conflict-Van Buren County

December 6, 2025 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Registration Deadline: December 1, 2025 - 12:00PM

MSU Extension-Van Buren County -57418 County Road 681, Suite A, Hartford, MI 49057


Contact: Tyler Augst at augsttyl@msu.edu or 269-657-8213

Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
10 a.m.-Noon

MSU Extension-Van Buren County
57418 County Road 681, Suite A
Hartford, MI 49057

It is especially important in today’s polarized society and stressful workplaces to develop and maintain positive relationships by gaining skills to handle conflict competently. This two-hour interactive Communicating through Conflict workshop will provide participants with tools and techniques to handle heated situations and interpersonal conflict more effectively.

Participants will:

  • Achieve a deeper understanding of the causes of conflict     
  • Apply methods to slow a conversation and reduce stress responses     
  • Gain skills to create a safe environment for continued dialogue and shared understanding     
  • Practice active and generous listening skills to recognize interests behind strongly held positions   
  • Learn how to give and receive feedback clearly to reduce defensiveness     
  • Receive a handout with easy-to-follow steps for Communicating through Conflict.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Cost: $20

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Event Location

57418 CR 681, Suite A, Hartford MI 49057
269-657-8213

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