Just in time for Father's Day! Family and Politics: A Braver Angels Workshop

There is an unwritten rule in lots of Buffalo households that its rude to talk politics, religion, or money at family gatherings. We'll leave "how to talk" money and religion to others but if you're looking for ways to talk about politics that don't end in screaming or yelling, Braver Angels can help.

A few seats remain for our family and politics workshop on June 20th from 1-4 PM at the Clarence Public Library. [Register here.](https://www.mobilize.us/goodneighborswny/event/953876/)

Summary

The Family and Politics workshop teaches participants how to preserve family bonds while staying true to their values and political beliefs. Although the focus is on family relationships, you can use these strategies with any loved one. You’ll have some fun in this workshop – it won’t be all serious. After all, we all come from quirky families.

Goals

• Insight into why family differences over politics are uniquely challenging
• Recognition of common roles that family members play in political conversations
• Strategies and skills for handling family political differences in a constructive way

Who Can Attend

The Family and Politics workshop is open to everyone who struggles over political differences with a loved one.

What to Expect

You will learn about the family dynamics of political differences, apply them to your family, and learn and practice effective communication skills with difficult family members.

What is Braver Angels?

Braver Angels is the nation's largest, non-partisan organization committed to depolarization. Through workshops and debates, we provide people with tools to talk politics. BA members and events are not about changing minds or finding some magical "middle" ground, but rather, developing skills and strategies to talk with people who hold different political views. Events are informed by the [Braver Angels Way](https://braverangels.org/our-mission/), are always free to attend, and moderated by volunteers.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!