Communicating Through Conflict
Nov. 4, 2026
Noon-2 p.m. ET
via Zoom
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.
Cost:
$40.00
In honor of Military Appreciation Month, veterans are able to attend this workshop for free. Please reach out to Andy Northrop (northro5@msu.edu) or Will Cronin (croninwi@msu.edu) if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity.
Cancellations and Other Program Policies
Attendees must cancel their registration on or before Nov. 3, 2026, to receive a full refund. Due to the interactive nature of the Communicating Through Conflict program, no recording will be made or provided.
Uregistration for Communicating Through Conflict is open.
Uregistration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on November 3, 2026.
There are 11 openings available.
Accommodations
Reasonable modifications/accommodations for program access, including alternative formats formaterials, and auxiliary aids for effective communication will be provided to participants at no cost. Requests may be submitted by filling out the box below or by emailing the event contact using the email address provided on the event registration and/or confirmation page at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received less than two weeks prior to the event date will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and provided when reasonable.
Contact Information
For more information about the workshop, contact Andy Northrop at northro5@msu.edu or Will Cronin at croninwi@msu.edu.