We'll start with a brief overview of what happens in our brains and bodies as we have challenging conversations. Then we'll explore tools to help us control some of our hard-wired responses to disagreement. We'll end by creating personal action plans for how to prepare for and hold such conversations, whether over the holidays or at other times. Here's to a happy Thanksgiving!

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Talking Turkey: Using Neuroscience to Master Challenging Thanksgiving Conversations