Learning to Listen Across Division

Can we learn to more effectively communicate with those with whom we disagree? In this Webinar,  Dr. Lori Puterbaugh explores some communication techniques aimed at more compassionate dialogue and authentic advocacy against all forms of discrimination.

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Learning to Listen Across a Divide Participant Handout – Click Here

Dr. Lori Puterbaugh is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist who has been in private practice for over 20 years. Her practice is at St. Matthew Catholic Church where she also provides a volunteer grief ministry in Seminole FL, and Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, Safety Harbor, FL.

She is a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Largo. She has 12 years’ experience counseling in Catholic schools, was commissioned by the Diocese of St. Petersburg’s Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute in 2005, and works with the office for Vocations as well as the office for Marriage & Family. She is an adjunct college instructor, presently teaching graduate courses. 

She has published two books, several scholarly articles and is the American Thought Editor for USA Today Magazine, contributing bimonthly columns and occasional articles for this academic publication. She is married, a mom and grandmother, a daughter and sister, amateur artist, and lover of nature.

How Not to Argue: Connect with your Friends and Family that you Disagree With

Webinar with licensed therapist, Paige Cargioli. Paige offers techniques that can help us to make better connections with others and stay emotionally healthy.