Communicating Through Conflict
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. Communicating Through Conflict workshops 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.
Two Upper Peninsula program offerings:
- Marquette - Sept. 9, 2026 - Peter White Public Library
- Houghton - Sept. 23, 2026 - MTU Advanced Technology Development Complex
Programs run 6 - 8 p.m. ET
Cost: $40.00
Cancellation Policy
Attendees must cancel their registration at least one week prior to the event to receive a full refund.
Registration for Communicating Through Conflict is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on September 20, 2026.
Accommodations
Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For more information about the workshops, contact Will Cronin at croninwi@msu.edu.