 EVENING - DINNERTIME 6 Wednesdays, Instructor: Rabbi Sholom Stiefel This course is being offered for in-person attendees ONLY. MIDDAY -LUNCHTIME 6 Wednesdays, Zoom Instructor: Rabbi Sholom Stiefel This course is being offered for online attendees ONLY! LOCATION (EVENING) Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 388 W Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA 91007 MORE INFO myjli.com/learn/arcadia ACCREDITATION   This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of New York Medical College and The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI). New York Medical College is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Go to www.myjli.com/continuingeducation for a complete accreditation statement.  The Wellness Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. TWI maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CE Credits: 1.5. The New York State Education Department recognizes the Wellness Institute as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Psychologists, LMSWs, LOSWs, LMHCs and LMFTs.  NURTURING RELATIONSHIPSJewish Wisdom for Building Deeper, Richer Connection in All Your Relationships Relationships don’t just happen—they’re nurtured. This course empowers you to enhance, enrich, and nurture all your interpersonal relationships—at home, at work, and beyond. Explore classic Jewish texts to uncover knowledge and skills for practicing empathy, active listening, agreeable disagreement, interpersonal optimism, and navigating constructive criticism and effective relationship repair.   Unlock the source of all great social connections and see how Judaism’s understanding of empathy enables deep, meaningful friendships that nourish your soul.   See how your attention shapes every relationship. Discover the power of attentive listening and why every word shared is worthwhile, and gain practical tools for effective, active listening.   Does love conquer all? Explore when direct communication on hard topics is healthy, and when it’s not, and see how to sidestep personal offense, maintain grace, and achieve growth while navigating conflict.   How can we stay connected to flawed people? Learn to identify biases that misconstrue our view of others, and unlock the tools Jewish thought offers for seeing the goodness hiding in plain sight.   Learn the limits of “live and let live.” See how Jewish texts chart a kind, considerate, and effective path for offering critique and guidance grounded in genuine love and respect.   How can we rebuild after hurt? Explore a realistic approach to forgiveness that addresses wrongs while overcoming resentment, rescuing connections, and rebuilding relationships. |
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