New Canaan Library is pleased to introduce “The Listening Space,” a new series offering programs and workshops aimed at building greater understanding and lessening polarization. The first program in the series will be offered by New Canaan’s Community Mindfulness Project (CMP), presenting a two-part workshop “Mindful Listening and Speaking” via live Zoom webinar. This is […]
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New Canaan Library is pleased to introduce “The Listening Space,” a new series offering programs and workshops aimed at building greater understanding and lessening polarization. The first program in the series will be offered by New Canaan’s Community Mindfulness Project (CMP), presenting a two-part workshop “Mindful Listening and Speaking” via live Zoom webinar. This is CMP’s most popular workshop for a reason!
For the most beneficial experience, participants are asked to commit to both sessions: Wednesday, June 2 and Thursday, June 3 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM EST. Please register online at newcanaanlibrary.org; Zoom links will be sent upon registration.
Listening Space: Series continuing with New Canaan Library
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The New Canaan Library’s new series, “The Listening Space,” offers programs, and workshops that are focused on building greater understanding and lessening polarization. Following the recent launch with the town’s Community Mindfulness Program. on how to truly listen, and be heard, the series is continuing with a workshop titled: “A Community Debate Moderated by Braver Angels,” on how to debate respectfully, and insightfully, moderated by the organization Braver Angels. The debate will be moderated by Bart McMann, who is the director of the Center for Citizenship and Just Democracy at The Frederick Gunn School in Washington, Conn., via Zoom on Thursday, June 10, at 7 p.m.Contributed photo