Turning Down the Temperature
Conversations at home can shift tone fast. A simple comment about politics or some other charged topic can turn a comfortable dinner into something tense and quiet. Most families don’t want that, and honestly, it takes a toll when every gathering feels like it might turn into a debate.This episode is all about lowering that emotional temperature. We’re looking at practical ways to keep the atmosphere calm, even when the topic gets tricky.
Dr. Samuel Eshleman Latimer is a social and clinical psychologist who specializes in conflict management. Samuel is an adjunct professor at the Global Centre for Advanced Studies and founded Fostering Growth and Cooperation to provide evidence-based family and couples therapy as a practical contribution toward building a healthier democratic society. Samuel has provided workshops at places like Columbia University, Cincinnati Children's, and Child Focus, and has contributed to numerous podcasts, including DBT & Me, The Super Daddy Club, and The Olympia Psychology Podcast.
You can find the resources Dr. Latimer mentioned in this episode here: https://www.fosteringgrowthandcooperation.com/
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