What you'll learn
Practical de-escalation techniques tailored to online environments
How to navigate heated discussions and guide them toward constructive dialogue
Methods to maintain calm and civility in the face of rising tensions
Strategies to foster respectful, productive conversations in politically charged or sensitive forums
Meet the facilitator
Laura Ligouri
Executive Director | Mindbridge
Laura was born in NJ to Puerto Rican and Sicilian parents. She is the is the Executive Director and Founder of Mindbridge. Her interest in neuroscience and human rights emerged at the Saxelab Social Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at MIT investigating the cognitive foundations of discrimination & violence. Ligouri has partnered with organizations on five continents linking neuropsychology to the healing of trauma and prevention of future conflict. In addition to teaching neuroscience and psychology at the University of Southern Maine, Ligouri is also completing her PhD in Clinical Psychology with a neuropsychology and social justice concentration.
FREE 45-minute course
Live, online course
Real life strategies