“How can we engage in communication that will help to establish a deeper connection with others?” asks Smoke. “Empathy development includes emotional intelligence techniques such as perspective taking, staying out of judgement, recognizing someone’s emotions, and communicating understanding.” In this talk, you’ll take away tools to practice empathic communication in your daily life. Anne Marie Smoke is Appellate Mediation Program Administrator and Trainer for the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution at the Hawai’i State Judiciary. She holds a graduate certificate in conflict resolution and MS in Travel Industry Management (sustainable tourism), is a facilitator for multiple policy-development and strategic planning initiatives, and has 17 years of training experience including teaching conflict management practices. To get the Zoom link, register online at https://freebrownbagtalk.eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center at (808) 935-7844 or info@hawaiimediation.org. Or visit www.hawaiimediation.org.
