Navigating Challenging Times with Compassionate Communication

In times of uncertainty and transition, it can often feel like we’re facing the unknown alone. But with the right tools and mindset, it’s possible to stay connected, supported, and focused—turning challenges into opportunities for growth.

This dynamic, two-part online class series offers you practical strategies to skillfully navigate life’s difficult moments, both at work and in personal relationships. Through compassionate communication, you will gain valuable insights into the common hurdles people face when navigating uncertainty—whether it’s emotional triggers, tough conversations, or challenging feedback. You’ll learn how to recognize and respond to the reactions of others who are struggling, and how to communicate in ways that foster understanding, trust, and connection.

In each session, we will focus on actionable strategies for improving your emotional resilience and communication skills. You’ll practice ways to approach difficult topics, manage your emotional responses, and turn stressful situations into opportunities for deeper connection. By the end of the series, you’ll have a toolkit of compassionate communication skills to reduce stress, enhance relationships, and improve your work/life balance.

Join us for this supportive, empowering experience, and learn how to transform challenges into pathways for growth and collaboration.

This class will not be recorded. Attendance requirement for incentive points – at least 80% of both sessions.

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Instructor: Dominique Del Chiaro, M.Ed., is the director of Stanford Healthy Living, where she oversees the development and operations of evidence-based wellness programs. Drawing on over 25 years of expertise, she has masterfully facilitated engaging healthy workplace classes and dynamic professional development workshops, empowering countless individuals to achieve their best selves.

Class details are subject to change.