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Breaking Gridlock

The missed opportunities for productive engagement.

Coronavirus Disease 2019
COVID-19 Conversations

Jason Jay, Ph.D and Gabriel Grant, Ph.D on April 6, 2020

Conversations about behavior change can be dangerous territory. Explore how to keep yourself well, your loved ones safe, and your relationships whole during the pandemic.

Conversations about behavior change can be dangerous territory. Explore how to keep yourself well, your loved ones safe, and your relationships whole during the pandemic.

Relationships
Holiday Conversations in a Polarized World

Jason Jay, Ph.D and Gabriel Grant, Ph.D on November 22, 2017

In today’s highly polarized political climate, even time spent with family and friends can quickly turn contentious.

In today’s highly polarized political climate, even time spent with family and friends can quickly turn contentious.

Environment
How to Wield the Power of Vulnerability

Jason Jay, Ph.D and Gabriel Grant, Ph.D on October 18, 2017

Think about the last time you tried to have a conversation with someone who didn’t already agree with you. How well did it go?

Think about the last time you tried to have a conversation with someone who didn’t already agree with you. How well did it go?

Health
What's the Key to Winning Hearts and Minds?

Jason Jay, Ph.D and Gabriel Grant, Ph.D on August 26, 2017

You can’t change someone else’s mind or their habits. The harder you try, the more resistance you face, and frustrated you become. But, there is a better way.

You can’t change someone else’s mind or their habits. The harder you try, the more resistance you face, and frustrated you become. But, there is a better way.