Cohousing-L Mailing List: In Person Workshop to help bridge the divide in a fractured world

[Jennie Lindberg (jennielindberg1]

NOTE THE EARLY BIRD PRICE OF $75 IS ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL 10/25. THIS IS A LIVE 
AND IN PERSON WORKSHOP PLUS COHOUSING TOUR, JUST NORTH OF SEATTLE
Bridging the Divide: Communication Skills For a Fractured World

When disagreements feels impossible, connection becomes revolutionary.

In a nation struggling with polarization and division, the ability to 
communicate across differences has become essential. This hands-on workshop 
offers practical skills for engaging with people you disagree with while 
maintaining respect, empathy, and genuine connection.

Led by relationship coach Karen Gimnig*, this intensive day will equip you with 
tools to:
Navigate difficult conversations without losing relationships
Listen deeply, even when you fundamentally disagree
Build understanding across ideological divides
Create spaces where honest disagreement strengthens rather than destroys 
community.

Event Details:
Saturday, November 1, 2025 in Everett, WA
Full day workshop (9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.), then tour of Sharingwood Cohousing 
Community in Woodinville
$75 Early Bird (register by October 25, $95 standard (price is per household)
Lunch provided

Sunday (no charge for Sunday options)
10:15 a.m. Guided walk along the estuary, Eby Waterfront trail
11:00 a.m. tour of future home of Sunnyside Village Cohousing - 1.8 miles away 
from the trail
12:00 p.m. lunch at Tap House Bar and Grill in Marysville (individual pay)

About the hosts:
This workshop is hosted by Sunnyside Village Cohousing 
(www.sunnysidevillagecohousing.com <http://www.sunnysidevillagecohousing.com/>) 
a community in Marysville where 32 households will share common spaces and 
facilities while each having their own private home. It’s a model that requires 
neighbors to navigate differences and make decisions together, which means 
practicing these communication skills daily. After the workshop, you’ll have a 
chance to meet community members and learn about their approach to navigating 
differences together.

This workshop is for you if:
You’re tired of avoiding topics with people you care about
You want practical skills, not just theory
You believe connection across differences is possible
You’re ready to be part of the solution

The world changes when we change how we relate to each other.

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*About Karen Gimnig
Karen Gimnig has worked with intentional communities for over a decade, 
co-authored The Cooperative Handbook, and served with the Cohousing 
Association. Her clients consistently praise her rare ability to balance 
openness and compassion with frankness and accountability.

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