We find ourselves in a world textured with heightened emotions. From COVID, to race and gender issues and to our current political climate, we more often find ourselves in challenging, emotionally charged situations. Often, in these difficult moments, our emotions go straight to a fight or flight response, which only adds fuel to! So why does our mind work this way?

Understanding why and how our minds respond to heightened emotions will help us to put small actions in place to be prepared for tense conversations that are bound to happen. Because, it’s not IF they happen, but WHEN. And when they do, how can we prepare our responses and truly use difficult and charged conversations to deepen our relationships and find the grey, messy middle of the THIRD PLACE?

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