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Nowadays, there is so much in the news and on social media concerning polarization and the lack of civil conversations," says Jo "but that doesn't mean we are powerless against this divisive trend."

In this talk, we will explore how to converse with others who hold differing viewpoints, while embodying the spirit of aloha, in order to retain our relationships and still speak our truth. Useful for personal and workplace conversations.

Jo Hittner, Ph.D., worked in the counseling/psychology field for over 40 years. She holds a doctorate in counseling from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. Prior to retirement she was a professor in Counseling Education at Winona State University, Minnesota. Currently, Dr. Hittner is a professionally-trained volunteer mediator at Ku'ikahi Mediation Center. Communication that enhances relationships is critical to her belief in making the world a more peaceful place.

Ku'ikahi's Brown Bag Lunch Series is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to enjoy an informal and educational talk-story session and connect with others interested in "Finding Solutions, Growing Peace."