In this session, warning signs, communication tips, and professional resources are shared for those with suicidal thoughts. The presenter shares ways we can all be "Gatekeepers" to helping someone connect with resources before it's too late.

During these unprecedented times, people are feeling stressors from multiple areas. There are debates and conflicts all around us. Sometimes this spills over into our relationships, especially when we may have differing thoughts, opinions or values regarding current events. Join expert presenter Alan Rasmussen as he guides us through ways we can communicate across those differences, recognize our reaction patterns and strengthen relationships despite challenges.

Anyone finding themselves dreading certain conversations? Ever walked away from a discussion wishing you would have said, or not said something? Certainly we all have those opportunities, perhaps at an even greater frequency in our current climate. Join as we discuss ways to have tough conversations, even if we don’t agree on things, in a way that shows both self-respect and respect for others. More COVID-19 resources can be found at COVID-19.

Who of us doesn't find ourselves in difficult conversations lately? We've shared some principles for managing those conversations, and in this session we go a step further. We will walk through examples of how you effectively communicate with someone when it's difficult. What words might you use? What tone of voice? What if it's your loved one? Your boss? Real life examples will be used to practice these skills.