In this special episode of the Millennium Counseling Center podcast, Derek and Oren discuss navigating challenging conversations during the election season, particularly around political differences with family, friends, and coworkers. They explore ways to approach such topics in a healthy manner, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, emotional management, and respect for differing opinions.

Topics Covered in “Managing Election Season Conversations”:

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• Constructive ways to handle discussions on differing political views
  
• Recognizing and reducing defensiveness in heated conversations
  
• Strategies for respectful engagement that foster understanding
  
• Avoiding the trap of all-or-nothing thinking about others’ beliefs
  
• How fear and worst-case thinking impact our interactions
  
• Encouraging self-reflection to manage personal reactions
  
• Setting healthy boundaries with people we disagree with
  
• Viewing political beliefs with openness rather than judgment
  
• Finding safe spaces and people for challenging conversations
  
• Supporting personal growth by engaging with different perspectives
  

By focusing on self-awareness and compassion, this episode offers listeners tools to maintain harmony and mutual respect through one of the most intense times of the year. Election season.

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Connect with us:

Millennium Counseling Center: Website

Derek Bylsma: Millennium | LinkedIn

Oren Matteson: Millennium | LinkedIn

More About Millennium Counseling Center:

The Millennium Counseling Center in Chicago specializes in mental health services with a strong focus on various forms of addiction, including their premier program, 3A, which is targeted towards alcohol addiction. They offer multiple counseling methods, including one-on-one, couples, and group counseling, alongside an intensive treatment program that includes personalized attention, accountability, and acceptance. 

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