Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt—internationally respected couples therapists, educators, and New York Times bestselling authors—share their groundbreaking Safe Conversations® approach for transforming conflict into connection. Drawing from decades of work, they reveal how shifting from “parallel monologue” to structured dialogue can dismantle domination patterns, foster equality, and create lasting partnership in relationships.

In this inspiring conversation, Harville and Helen explore the cultural roots of conflict, the neuroscience behind dialogue, and their vision to bring Safe Conversations to 3.2 billion people in the next 30 years. Learn practical tools to strengthen communication in couples, families, organizations, and communities—and discover how changing the way we talk can change the world.

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