​Upcoming Events

BRIDGING THE DIFFERENCES WORKSHOP - April 30th

Do you wish you could:

• Have conversations with people who disagree with you?
• Find a way to start a tricky conversation respectfully?
• Stay civil without giving up your beliefs or opinions?

Join us for this workshop:
Friday, April 30, 2021 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. (PDT)

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AUTHOR EVENT 

Karen Tibbals is a passionate researcher and author who came to writing books after studying why people act the way they do for decades as part of her successful corporate career in marketing research.

In the quest to be civil, many people believe the answer is to avoid sensitive topics. But that can result in walking on eggshells or ignoring each other rather than truly resolving issues and disagreements.
In this presentation, Karen Tibbals will take us through the basics of a new tool that enables us to discuss the things that matter -- respectfully.
Her engaging talk draws on the latest psychology theories, teaching us how to apply them in our everyday lives. It will change
forever the way you see conflict!

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When Civility Is A Stretch Workshops
Practicing Respect, Listening and Kindness
in the midst of social tensions, COVID-19 and the 2020 Election Cycle



So much is happening in our world right now that many of us are finding that “being civil” is a stretch.  Join us for a 1- hour workshop on how to maintain our civil connections when the circumstances are challenging.  We will explore how current stresses may be impacting our ability to be civil, and ways that we can continue to connect with others even when tensions are high.
Join us on the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PDT
Please RSVP below or to civility1st@gmail.com.  
We will send you a handout, as well as other information about the session. 
These workshops are limited to ten participants. 

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​News

• Letter to the Editor: However one voted, we are all Americans, neighbors | South Whidbey Record
• Art Display Fosters ‘Civility First’ on Whidbey Island | King 5
• Group Promotes Civility First | Whidbey News Times
• Civility Should Always Be First | South Whidbey Record
• Civility Expressed in Art (Video) | King 5
• Quakers and Politics (Last Entry) | Friends Journal
• Truth and Reconciliation: The Light | St. Augustine in the Woods monthly newsletter
• Whidbey Island Neighbors Spread Civility | King 5
• Town Signs Civility Pledge | Whidbey News Times

https://video.rmpbs.org/video/divided-we-fall-unity-without-tragedy-8pxtqc/

Molly Hughes, Mayor of the town of Coupeville, presents art awards to two local students in the contest "Capturing a Moment of Civility in your Community 2018"