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UPDATED I'm excited to announce a new series of seminars that will focus on leadership and relationship skills, ideal for anyone who is involved or hopes to be involved in professional or personal relationships. These introspective and interactive programs will focus in particular on Conflict and Communication, as described below, and will be led by Kira Nurieli, a professional mediator and organizational consultant, specializing in conflict management and communication. Participants will walk away with a clearer sense of their own communication styles, behaviors, and attitudes, and how they affect their relationships. These seminars will be open by reservation only (no walk-ins will be admitted), and will be limited to approximately 50 singles due to their interactive nature. The seminars will be held at Cong. Kehilath Jeshurun in Manhattan on the following dates (all Sunday afternoons): December 16, January 20, February 10, and March 2. Pizza will be served at 2:30 PM and the seminars will run from 3:00-5:00 PM. Those who are interested in attending one or more of the seminars are strongly encouraged to request an invitation as soon as possible. When contacting us, please tell us a little about yourself, specify which program(s) you are interested in attending, and tell us what you hope to gain from the program(s). Reservations will be offered solely at our discretion to those we feel will be good company and an asset to the collective atmosphere (which, hopefully, is close to everyone). The cost for each seminar is $12, which must be pre-paid. There will be no registration the day of the event, nor will we hold spots for people. Please contact us only if you are seriously interested in attending and are prepared to make a commitment to that effect. The seminars are open to the entire community, singles and married people of all ages. These are not awkward singles events with a program as a front, nor are singles the only people who can benefit from cultivating these skills. These events will certainly provide a nice opportunity for people to meet one another in a natural way, but these are quality, substantive programs for people who are looking for that. Here is a rundown of the seminars: December 16 - Power of Silence: This program focuses on how to be a patient and attentive listener. Developed around the idea that silence is a powerful and useful tool, participants consider scenarios where silence plays a key role. Silence allows the speaker to be heard and feel comfortable, and a skilled listener will use this tool to help the speaker open up with confidence. Silence also breeds compassion and empathy, essential for effective business, family and community relationships. January 20 - Principles of Conflict: This program provides a basic introduction to conflict. Key definitions and explanations of how conflicts arise, escalate, and sometimes erupt aid participants in early detection and awareness. Participants are invited to explore their own attitudes towards conflict and resolution. February 10 - Stress Management: This workshop highlights activities that help individuals cope with the stress that builds up in their lives. Using both psychological and behavioral activities, the program gives participants practical skills in stress management. Ultimately, these skills help participants function more effectively in the rigorous world they face. *Note: this seminar is designed and facilitated in collaboration with Ms. Janine Holstein, MSW March 2 - Schemas & Stereotypes: This program introduces the concept of schemas and how they frame our perception of infinite daily routines and patterns. It then develops how schemas lead to stereotypes, prejudice, and ultimately racism and racial profiling. Lively discussion and role-plays help develop sensitivity to the problems that schemas raise in modern society, followed by brainstorming remedies. Once again, spots for all these seminars will be very limited and we will begin filling them immediately. If you are interested in attending one or more, please contact us ASAP and reserve the date(s) on your calendar. To request a reservation, contact Chananya at admin@endthemadness.org. Chananya * Kira Nurieli has developed unique seminars and offers coaching to non-profits, corporations and individuals. Clients gain improved communication skills and a better understanding of how conflicts play out in their organizational and personal lives. Kira is certified in mediation and conflict management systems design. She holds a BA in comparative performance and an MA in organizational psychology from Columbia University. | |