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SUMMARY:CCG Organizational Meeting (September 19\, 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Organizing Meeting\nIf you are interested in knowing more about Creating Common Ground\, join us for our weekly organization meeting!
URL:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/event/ccg-organizational-meeting-september-19-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creating Common Ground":MAILTO:michaelmascolo@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:CCG Organizational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Organizing Meeting\nIf you are interested in knowing more about Creating Common Ground\, join us for our weekly organization meeting!
URL:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/event/conflict-resolution-meeting/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creating Common Ground":MAILTO:michaelmascolo@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:How Politics Destroys Everything (And What to Do About It)
DESCRIPTION:Politics is about power – who has it\, who wields it\, and who loses it.  Democracy is probably the best form of government that allows people to make decisions that concern them without resorting to violence. However\, democracy itself is not a magic bullet.  It relies on something else – culture.  Without some set of shared beliefs and values that govern how we are to made decisions in the context of disagreement\, a democracy can easily degenerate into a series of warring groups. Our political system is in crisis. In the absence of a collaborative spirit of respect and mutual engagement\, politics divides.  Debates\, elections\, voting and other democratic institutions no longer function to solve problems; their function is merely to win – to gain and wield power.  This is not a formula for success. If we are going to survive as a democracy\, democracy is going to have to evolve.  But how?  And in what direction?
URL:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/event/how-politics-destroys-everything-and-what-to-do-about-it/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creating Common Ground":MAILTO:michaelmascolo@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Build Your Relationship 3-Hour Online Workshop (December 3)
DESCRIPTION:Relationship Building – The Alternative to Therapy\nDo you want to get closer to your partner? Do you feel that you have a strong relationship\, but want to make it even better?  Are you in a tough spot in your relationship\, and need to find ways to improve it? \nOne way to accomplish these goals is to go to therapy.  Many people find satisfaction in couples counseling.  But couple’s counseling is not for everyone.  There are many reasons why people might not want to go to therapy. They may feel that it makes them look crazy or weak.  They may feel that therapists don’t help – that therapists are too “hands off”– that they want you to try to figure out your problems for yourself. \nRelationship Building provides an alternative to therapy.  It’s about building ways of communicating with each other so that you can solve your own problems\, stop arguing\, and achieve greater harmony and closeness.  It’s about building skills to build your relationship. \nThe key to any relationship is effective communication – and particularly the capacity to resolve conflict.  In our 6-week workshop\, you will learn to: \n·      Turn disagreement into an opportunity to enhance your relationship \n·      Identify the core needs that each of you have in your relationship \n·      Find ways to meet each other’s needs \n·      Approach each other with calmness\, compassion and care \nFee: $25.00 /Individual or Couple \nNote. We are a nonprofit.  We are here to teach and to help.  We are not here to make money.  All proceeds go into Creating Common Ground to help us bring our programs to people.  If you have financial difficulty\, email us at michaelmascolo@creatingcommonground.org. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay.
URL:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/event/build-your-relationship-3-hour-online-workshop-12-3/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Depositphotos_28608977_S.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Mascolo":MAILTO:michael_mascolo@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Build Your Relationship 3-Hour Online Workshop (November 26)
DESCRIPTION:Relationship Building – The Alternative to Therapy\nDo you want to get closer to your partner? Do you feel that you have a strong relationship\, but want to make it even better?  Are you in a tough spot in your relationship\, and need to find ways to improve it? \nOne way to accomplish these goals is to go to therapy.  Many people find satisfaction in couples counseling.  But couple’s counseling is not for everyone.  There are many reasons why people might not want to go to therapy. They may feel that it makes them look crazy or weak.  They may feel that therapists don’t help – that therapists are too “hands off”– that they want you to try to figure out your problems for yourself. \nRelationship Building provides an alternative to therapy.  It’s about building ways of communicating with each other so that you can solve your own problems\, stop arguing\, and achieve greater harmony and closeness.  It’s about building skills to build your relationship. \nThe key to any relationship is effective communication – and particularly the capacity to resolve conflict.  In our 6-week workshop\, you will learn to: \n·      Turn disagreement into an opportunity to enhance your relationship \n·      Identify the core needs that each of you have in your relationship \n·      Find ways to meet each other’s needs \n·      Approach each other with calmness\, compassion and care \nFee: $25.00 /Individual or Couple \nNote. We are a nonprofit.  We are here to teach and to help.  We are not here to make money.  All proceeds go into Creating Common Ground to help us bring our programs to people.  If you have financial difficulty\, email us at michaelmascolo@creatingcommonground.org. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay.
URL:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/event/build-your-relationship-3-hour-online-workshop-11-26/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Mascolo":MAILTO:michael_mascolo@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Build Your Relationship 3-Hour Online Workshop (November 19)
DESCRIPTION:Relationship Building – The Alternative to Therapy\nDo you want to get closer to your partner? Do you feel that you have a strong relationship\, but want to make it even better?  Are you in a tough spot in your relationship\, and need to find ways to improve it? \nOne way to accomplish these goals is to go to therapy.  Many people find satisfaction in couples counseling.  But couple’s counseling is not for everyone.  There are many reasons why people might not want to go to therapy. They may feel that it makes them look crazy or weak.  They may feel that therapists don’t help – that therapists are too “hands off”– that they want you to try to figure out your problems for yourself. \nRelationship Building provides an alternative to therapy.  It’s about building ways of communicating with each other so that you can solve your own problems\, stop arguing\, and achieve greater harmony and closeness.  It’s about building skills to build your relationship. \nThe key to any relationship is effective communication – and particularly the capacity to resolve conflict.  In our 6-week workshop\, you will learn to: \n·      Turn disagreement into an opportunity to enhance your relationship \n·      Identify the core needs that each of you have in your relationship \n·      Find ways to meet each other’s needs \n·      Approach each other with calmness\, compassion and care \nFee: $25.00 /Individual or Couple \nNote. We are a nonprofit.  We are here to teach and to help.  We are not here to make money.  All proceeds go into Creating Common Ground to help us bring our programs to people.  If you have financial difficulty\, email us at michaelmascolo@creatingcommonground.org. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay.
URL:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/event/build-your-relationship-3-hour-online-workshop-november-19/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Depositphotos_28608977_S.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Mascolo":MAILTO:michael_mascolo@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Relationship Building: How to Express Your Needs and Get What You Want (8/28)
DESCRIPTION:Relationship Building: How to Express Your Needs and Get What You Want \nDo you want to get closer to your partner? Do you feel that you have a strong relationship\, but want to make it even better?  Are you in a tough spot in your relationship\, and need to find ways to improve it? \nIf you are like many couples\, arguments occur when one person feels blamed by the other.  The person who feels blamed becomes defensive.  People get angry\, and an argument ensues.   \nThere’s another way.  Instead of blaming your partner\, you can state your needs.  When you state your needs\, instead of pointing the finger at your partner\, you tell your partner what is important inside of YOU. We’ll show you how to do this.  And you can use this strategy the next time you have an issue with your partner. \nFee: 12.00/Individual or couple.  \nNote. We are a nonprofit.  We are here to teach and to help.  We are not here to make money.  All proceeds go into Creating Common Ground to help us bring our programs to people.  If you have financial difficulty\, email us at michaelmascolo@creatingcommonground.org. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. 
URL:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/event/relationship-building-how-to-express-your-needs-so-your-partner-will-hear-you-8-28/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Mascolo":MAILTO:michael_mascolo@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Build Your Relationship 3-Hour Online Workshop (8/27)
DESCRIPTION:Relationship Building – The Alternative to Therapy \n  \nDo you want to get closer to your partner? Do you feel that you have a strong relationship\, but want to make it even better?  Are you in a tough spot in your relationship\, and need to find ways to improve it? \n  \nOne way to accomplish these goals is to go to therapy.  Many people find satisfaction in couples counseling.  But couple’s counseling is not for everyone.  There are many reasons why people might not want to go to therapy. They may feel that it makes them look crazy or weak.  They may feel that therapists don’t help – that therapists are too “hands off”– that they want you to try to figure out your problems for yourself. \n  \nRelationship Building provides an alternative to therapy.  It’s about building ways of communicating with each other so that you can solve your own problems\, stop arguing\, and achieve greater harmony and closeness.  It’s about building skills to build your relationship. \n  \nThe key to any relationship is effective communication – and particularly the capacity to resolve conflict.  In our 6-week workshop\, you will learn how to \n  \n·      How to turn disagreement into an opportunity to enhance your relationship \n·      Identify the core needs that each of you have in your relationship \n·      How to find ways to meet each other’s needs \n·      Approach each other with calmness\, compassion and care \n  \n Fee: 49.99/Individual or Couple \nNote. We are a nonprofit.  We are here to teach and to help.  We are not here to make money.  All proceeds go into Creating Common Ground to help us bring our programs to people.  If you have financial difficulty\, email us at michaelmascolo@creatingcommonground.org. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. 
URL:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/event/relationship-building-3-hour-skill-builder-8-27/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Depositphotos_28608977_S.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Mascolo":MAILTO:michael_mascolo@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230821T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230821T200000
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SUMMARY:Relationship Building: How to Express Your Needs and Get What You Want (8/21)
DESCRIPTION:Relationship Building: How to Express Your Needs and Get What You Want \nDo you want to get closer to your partner? Do you feel that you have a strong relationship\, but want to make it even better?  Are you in a tough spot in your relationship\, and need to find ways to improve it? \nIf you are like many couples\, arguments occur when one person feels blamed by the other.  The person who feels blamed becomes defensive.  People get angry\, and an argument ensues.   \nThere’s another way.  Instead of blaming your partner\, you can state your needs.  When you state your needs\, instead of pointing the finger at your partner\, you tell your partner what is important inside of YOU. We’ll show you how to do this.  And you can use this strategy the next time you have an issue with your partner. \nFee: 12.00/Individual or couple.  \nNote. We are a nonprofit.  We are here to teach and to help.  We are not here to make money.  All proceeds go into Creating Common Ground to help us bring our programs to people.  If you have financial difficulty\, email us at michaelmascolo@creatingcommonground.org. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. 
URL:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/event/relationship-building-how-to-express-your-needs-so-your-partner-will-hear-you-8-21/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Depositphotos_91104250_S-e1689456263727.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Mascolo":MAILTO:michael_mascolo@yahoo.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230820T203000
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SUMMARY:Build Your Relationship 3-Hour Online Workshop (8/20)
DESCRIPTION:Relationship Building – The Alternative to Therapy \n  \nDo you want to get closer to your partner? Do you feel that you have a strong relationship\, but want to make it even better?  Are you in a tough spot in your relationship\, and need to find ways to improve it? \n  \nOne way to accomplish these goals is to go to therapy.  Many people find satisfaction in couples counseling.  But couple’s counseling is not for everyone.  There are many reasons why people might not want to go to therapy. They may feel that it makes them look crazy or weak.  They may feel that therapists don’t help – that therapists are too “hands off”– that they want you to try to figure out your problems for yourself. \n  \nRelationship Building provides an alternative to therapy.  It’s about building ways of communicating with each other so that you can solve your own problems\, stop arguing\, and achieve greater harmony and closeness.  It’s about building skills to build your relationship. \n  \nThe key to any relationship is effective communication – and particularly the capacity to resolve conflict.  In our 6-week workshop\, you will learn how to \n  \n·      How to turn disagreement into an opportunity to enhance your relationship \n·      Identify the core needs that each of you have in your relationship \n·      How to find ways to meet each other’s needs \n·      Approach each other with calmness\, compassion and care \n  \n Fee: 49.99/Individual or Couple \nNote. We are a nonprofit.  We are here to teach and to help.  We are not here to make money.  All proceeds go into Creating Common Ground to help us bring our programs to people.  If you have financial difficulty\, email us at michaelmascolo@creatingcommonground.org. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. 
URL:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/event/build-your-relationship-3-hour-online-workshop-8-20/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Depositphotos_28608977_S.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Mascolo":MAILTO:michael_mascolo@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Relationship Building: How to Express Your Needs and Get What You Want (8/14)
DESCRIPTION:Relationship Building: How to Express Your Needs and Get What You Want \nDo you want to get closer to your partner? Do you feel that you have a strong relationship\, but want to make it even better?  Are you in a tough spot in your relationship\, and need to find ways to improve it? \nIf you are like many couples\, arguments occur when one person feels blamed by the other.  The person who feels blamed becomes defensive.  People get angry\, and an argument ensues.   \nThere’s another way.  Instead of blaming your partner\, you can state your needs.  When you state your needs\, instead of pointing the finger at your partner\, you tell your partner what is important inside of YOU. We’ll show you how to do this.  And you can use this strategy the next time you have an issue with your partner. \nFee: 12.00/Individual or couple.  \nNote. We are a nonprofit.  We are here to teach and to help.  We are not here to make money.  All proceeds go into Creating Common Ground to help us bring our programs to people.  If you have financial difficulty\, email us at michaelmascolo@creatingcommonground.org. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. 
URL:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/event/relationship-building-how-to-express-your-needs-so-your-partner-will-hear-you-8-14/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Depositphotos_91104250_S-e1689456263727.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Mascolo":MAILTO:michael_mascolo@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230813T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T031827
CREATED:20230716T155654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T155654Z
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SUMMARY:Build Your Relationship 3-Hour Online Workshop (8/13)
DESCRIPTION:Relationship Building – The Alternative to Therapy \n  \nDo you want to get closer to your partner? Do you feel that you have a strong relationship\, but want to make it even better?  Are you in a tough spot in your relationship\, and need to find ways to improve it? \n  \nOne way to accomplish these goals is to go to therapy.  Many people find satisfaction in couples counseling.  But couple’s counseling is not for everyone.  There are many reasons why people might not want to go to therapy. They may feel that it makes them look crazy or weak.  They may feel that therapists don’t help – that therapists are too “hands off”– that they want you to try to figure out your problems for yourself. \n  \nRelationship Building provides an alternative to therapy.  It’s about building ways of communicating with each other so that you can solve your own problems\, stop arguing\, and achieve greater harmony and closeness.  It’s about building skills to build your relationship. \n  \nThe key to any relationship is effective communication – and particularly the capacity to resolve conflict.  In our 6-week workshop\, you will learn how to \n  \n·      How to turn disagreement into an opportunity to enhance your relationship \n·      Identify the core needs that each of you have in your relationship \n·      How to find ways to meet each other’s needs \n·      Approach each other with calmness\, compassion and care \n  \n Fee: 49.99/Individual or Couple \nNote. We are a nonprofit.  We are here to teach and to help.  We are not here to make money.  All proceeds go into Creating Common Ground to help us bring our programs to people.  If you have financial difficulty\, email us at michaelmascolo@creatingcommonground.org. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. 
URL:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/event/build-your-relationship-3-hour-online-workshop-8-13/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Depositphotos_28608977_S.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Mascolo":MAILTO:michael_mascolo@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230807T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230807T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T031827
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SUMMARY:Relationship Building: How to Express Your Needs and Get What You Want (8/7)
DESCRIPTION:Relationship Building: How to Express Your Needs and Get What You Want \nDo you want to get closer to your partner? Do you feel that you have a strong relationship\, but want to make it even better?  Are you in a tough spot in your relationship\, and need to find ways to improve it? \nIf you are like many couples\, arguments occur when one person feels blamed by the other.  The person who feels blamed becomes defensive.  People get angry\, and an argument ensues.   \nThere’s another way.  Instead of blaming your partner\, you can state your needs.  When you state your needs\, instead of pointing the finger at your partner\, you tell your partner what is important inside of YOU. We’ll show you how to do this.  And you can use this strategy the next time you have an issue with your partner. \nFee: 12.00/Individual or couple.  \nNote. We are a nonprofit.  We are here to teach and to help.  We are not here to make money.  All proceeds go into Creating Common Ground to help us bring our programs to people.  If you have financial difficulty\, email us at michaelmascolo@creatingcommonground.org. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. 
URL:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/event/relationship-building-how-to-express-your-needs-so-your-partner-will-hear-you-8-7/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Depositphotos_91104250_S-e1689456263727.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Mascolo":MAILTO:michael_mascolo@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230806T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230806T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T031827
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SUMMARY:Build Your Relationship 3-Hour Online Workshop (8/6)
DESCRIPTION:Relationship Building – The Alternative to Therapy \n  \nDo you want to get closer to your partner? Do you feel that you have a strong relationship\, but want to make it even better?  Are you in a tough spot in your relationship\, and need to find ways to improve it? \n  \nOne way to accomplish these goals is to go to therapy.  Many people find satisfaction in couples counseling.  But couple’s counseling is not for everyone.  There are many reasons why people might not want to go to therapy. They may feel that it makes them look crazy or weak.  They may feel that therapists don’t help – that therapists are too “hands off”– that they want you to try to figure out your problems for yourself. \n  \nRelationship Building provides an alternative to therapy.  It’s about building ways of communicating with each other so that you can solve your own problems\, stop arguing\, and achieve greater harmony and closeness.  It’s about building skills to build your relationship. \n  \nThe key to any relationship is effective communication – and particularly the capacity to resolve conflict.  In our 6-week workshop\, you will learn how to \n  \n·      How to turn disagreement into an opportunity to enhance your relationship \n·      Identify the core needs that each of you have in your relationship \n·      How to find ways to meet each other’s needs \n·      Approach each other with calmness\, compassion and care \n  \n Fee: 49.99/Individual or Couple \nNote. We are a nonprofit.  We are here to teach and to help.  We are not here to make money.  All proceeds go into Creating Common Ground to help us bring our programs to people.  If you have financial difficulty\, email us at michaelmascolo@creatingcommonground.org. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. 
URL:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/event/relationship-building-3-hour-skill-builder-8-6/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Mascolo":MAILTO:michael_mascolo@yahoo.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230731T200000
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SUMMARY:Relationship Building: How to Express Your Needs and Get What You Want (7/31)
DESCRIPTION:Relationship Building: How to Express Your Needs and Get What You Want \nDo you want to get closer to your partner? Do you feel that you have a strong relationship\, but want to make it even better?  Are you in a tough spot in your relationship\, and need to find ways to improve it? \nIf you are like many couples\, arguments occur when one person feels blamed by the other.  The person who feels blamed becomes defensive.  People get angry\, and an argument ensues.   \nThere’s another way.  Instead of blaming your partner\, you can state your needs.  When you state your needs\, instead of pointing the finger at your partner\, you tell your partner what is important inside of YOU. We’ll show you how to do this.  And you can use this strategy the next time you have an issue with your partner. \nFee: 12.00/Individual or couple.  \nNote. We are a nonprofit.  We are here to teach and to help.  We are not here to make money.  All proceeds go into Creating Common Ground to help us bring our programs to people.  If you have financial difficulty\, email us at michaelmascolo@creatingcommonground.org. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. 
URL:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/event/relationship-building-how-to-express-your-needs-so-your-partner-will-hear-you-7-31/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Mascolo":MAILTO:michael_mascolo@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230730T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230730T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T031827
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SUMMARY:Build Your Relationship 3-Hour Online Workshop (7/30) Copy
DESCRIPTION:Relationship Building – The Alternative to Therapy \n  \nDo you want to get closer to your partner? Do you feel that you have a strong relationship\, but want to make it even better?  Are you in a tough spot in your relationship\, and need to find ways to improve it? \n  \nOne way to accomplish these goals is to go to therapy.  Many people find satisfaction in couples counseling.  But couple’s counseling is not for everyone.  There are many reasons why people might not want to go to therapy. They may feel that it makes them look crazy or weak.  They may feel that therapists don’t help – that therapists are too “hands off”– that they want you to try to figure out your problems for yourself. \n  \nRelationship Building provides an alternative to therapy.  It’s about building ways of communicating with each other so that you can solve your own problems\, stop arguing\, and achieve greater harmony and closeness.  It’s about building skills to build your relationship. \n  \nThe key to any relationship is effective communication – and particularly the capacity to resolve conflict.  In our 6-week workshop\, you will learn how to \n  \n·      How to turn disagreement into an opportunity to enhance your relationship \n·      Identify the core needs that each of you have in your relationship \n·      How to find ways to meet each other’s needs \n·      Approach each other with calmness\, compassion and care \n  \n Fee: 49.99/Individual or Couple \nNote. We are a nonprofit.  We are here to teach and to help.  We are not here to make money.  All proceeds go into Creating Common Ground to help us bring our programs to people.  If you have financial difficulty\, email us at michaelmascolo@creatingcommonground.org. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. 
URL:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/event/relationship-building-3-hour-skill-builder-7-30/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Mascolo":MAILTO:michael_mascolo@yahoo.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230724T200000
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SUMMARY:Relationship Building: How to Express Your Needs and Get What You Want (7/24)
DESCRIPTION:Relationship Building: How to Express Your Needs and Get What You Want \nDo you want to get closer to your partner? Do you feel that you have a strong relationship\, but want to make it even better?  Are you in a tough spot in your relationship\, and need to find ways to improve it? \nIf you are like many couples\, arguments occur when one person feels blamed by the other.  The person who feels blamed becomes defensive.  People get angry\, and an argument ensues.   \nThere’s another way.  Instead of blaming your partner\, you can state your needs.  When you state your needs\, instead of pointing the finger at your partner\, you tell your partner what is important inside of YOU. We’ll show you how to do this.  And you can use this strategy the next time you have an issue with your partner. \nFee: 12.00/Individual or couple.  \nNote. We are a nonprofit.  We are here to teach and to help.  We are not here to make money.  All proceeds go into Creating Common Ground to help us bring our programs to people.  If you have financial difficulty\, email us at michaelmascolo@creatingcommonground.org. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. 
URL:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/event/relationship-building-how-to-express-your-needs-so-your-partner-will-hear-you-7-24/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Depositphotos_91104250_S-e1689456263727.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Mascolo":MAILTO:michael_mascolo@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230723T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230723T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T031827
CREATED:20230716T140020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T144734Z
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SUMMARY:Build Your Relationship 3-Hour Online Workshop (7/23)
DESCRIPTION:Relationship Building – The Alternative to Therapy \n  \nDo you want to get closer to your partner? Do you feel that you have a strong relationship\, but want to make it even better?  Are you in a tough spot in your relationship\, and need to find ways to improve it? \n  \nOne way to accomplish these goals is to go to therapy.  Many people find satisfaction in couples counseling.  But couple’s counseling is not for everyone.  There are many reasons why people might not want to go to therapy. They may feel that it makes them look crazy or weak.  They may feel that therapists don’t help – that therapists are too “hands off”– that they want you to try to figure out your problems for yourself. \n  \nRelationship Building provides an alternative to therapy.  It’s about building ways of communicating with each other so that you can solve your own problems\, stop arguing\, and achieve greater harmony and closeness.  It’s about building skills to build your relationship. \n  \nThe key to any relationship is effective communication – and particularly the capacity to resolve conflict.  In our 6-week workshop\, you will learn how to \n  \n·      How to turn disagreement into an opportunity to enhance your relationship \n·      Identify the core needs that each of you have in your relationship \n·      How to find ways to meet each other’s needs \n·      Approach each other with calmness\, compassion and care \n  \n Fee: 49.99/Individual or Couple \nNote. We are a nonprofit.  We are here to teach and to help.  We are not here to make money.  All proceeds go into Creating Common Ground to help us bring our programs to people.  If you have financial difficulty\, email us at michaelmascolo@creatingcommonground.org. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. 
URL:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/event/relationship-building-3-hour-skill-builder-7-23/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Mascolo":MAILTO:michael_mascolo@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230716T235635
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230716T235635
DTSTAMP:20260522T031827
CREATED:20230716T233741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T235635Z
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SUMMARY:Relationship Building: 6-Week Interactive Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Relationship Building – The Alternative to Therapy \n  \nDo you want to get closer to your partner? Do you feel that you have a strong relationship\, but want to make it even better?  Are you in a tough spot in your relationship\, and need to find ways to improve it? \n  \nOne way to accomplish these goals is to go to therapy.  Many people find satisfaction in couples counseling.  But couple’s counseling is not for everyone.  There are many reasons why people might not want to go to therapy. They may feel that it makes them look crazy or weak.  They may feel that therapists don’t help – that therapists are too “hands off”– that they want you to try to figure out your problems for yourself. \n  \nRelationship Building provides an alternative to therapy.  It’s about building ways of communicating with each other so that you can solve your own problems\, stop arguing\, and achieve greater harmony and closeness.  It’s about building skills to build your relationship. \n  \nThe key to any relationship is effective communication – and particularly the capacity to resolve conflict.  In our 6-week workshop\, you will learn how to \n  \n·      How to turn disagreement into an opportunity to enhance your relationship \n·      Identify the core needs that each of you have in your relationship \n·      How to find ways to meet each other’s needs \n·      Approach each other with calmness\, compassion and care \nOur 6-Week Interactive Workshops occur in small groups of 4-6 (individuals or couples) each.  We will work together for 6 2-hour sessions.  In these workshops\, we will ask you to practice the skills you are learning in the everyday issues and problems that you encounter over the course of the six weeks.  During the relationship building workshops\, we will guide you through problem-solving with your partner in private breakout rooms. If needed\, we will also work with you in brief private meetings between sessions.  As a result\, you will learn new skills as you work through real life issues in your relationship.    \nFee: $499.00/Individual or Couple \nWe need to recruit at least four couples (or individuals) to run a session.  If you if you are interested in participating\, simply request a ticket for the Workshop.  Fill in your contact information and preferred times to meet.  We will contact you when a group session becomes available. \nAlternatively\, if you do not want to wait for a session to arise\, you can participate in a private workshop.  The private workshops include six 1.5-hour sessions plus support in between sessions.  Private Rate: $850.00. Contact us at michael_mascolo@creatingcommonground.org or call 978-979-8745 to arrange a time convenient to you for your workshops.   \nNote. We are a nonprofit.  We are here to teach and to help.  We are not here to make money.  All proceeds go into Creating Common Ground to help us bring our programs to people.  If you have financial difficulty\, sliding scales are available for group workshops. Just email us at michaelmascolo@creatingcommonground.org for more information. 
URL:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/event/relationship-building-6-week-interactive-workshop/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Mascolo":MAILTO:michael_mascolo@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230614T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230614T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T031827
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SUMMARY:How to Bridge Political Divides: Free Speech vs. Hate Speech (A Moderated Problem-Solving Session)
DESCRIPTION:Is is possible to bridge political divides in these polarizing times?  Yes. \nJoin Dr. Mascolo as he leads a political problem-solving discussion on the issue of Free Speech vs. Speech Codes. \nIn this session\, Dr. Mascolo will give a short talk explaining how conflict management principles can be used to bridge divides on political issues.  With volunteers from the audience\, he will then moderate a live\, unrehearsed  political problem-solving discussion on the issue of Free Speech vs. Speech Codes.  \nYour job: As an attendee — just listen and ask questions if you wish. \nIf you want to participate in the actual political problem-solving discussion\, we ask that you: \n1. Agree to speak with the intention of relating to and understanding your partner — and not to try to convince\, argue or grandstand. \n2. Trust the process. \n3. Let the moderator guide the discussion. \nLet’s see if we can solve some problems here. \nCost: Free 
URL:https://www.creatingcommonground.org/event/how-to-bridge-political-divides/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creating Common Ground":MAILTO:michaelmascolo@gmail.com
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