#BlackLivesMatter. There is no room for racism and discrimination in this world. In this episode of Caitlin's Couch, I am modeling techniques on how to defuse an interaction with a loved one, when they are being less than desirable and saying hurtful and discriminating things, without escalating the situation.

Listen as Caitlin and Calvin move through a difficult conversation, in which Calvin is acting like a racist. Pay attention to the way Caitlin engages with Calvin. Please note: Calvin Tesler is ACTING as a racist in this enactment, and in no way endorses ANY of the racist views in the show. The enactment is meant to give people more language and tools to navigate conversations with their loved ones in a more useful way.

Listen to the review of the intentional tools used throughout the conversation, and start practicing having these conversations on your own!

I am an ally.

I am not black but I see you.

I am not black but I hear you.

I am not black but I stand with you. ✊🏼

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Episode Highlights:

“We are in a racist society so I think it’s important to focus on those people who are struggling the most right now.”

“We all don't even know how racist we are. Some of it’s so ingrained that we don't even realize how racist we are.”

“It sounds like you care more about property than people..”

“I hear you and I feel hurt by you.”

“We’re all humans and we’re all in this and we have a responsibility to care about other people.”

“We have to keep on speaking and we can’t ‘agree to disagree’ because I can’t agree on that.”

" I can't sit here and say its okay to think what you think and it's okay to disagree because what you think is not okay."

In this episode you will learn:

How to have conversations with loved ones who aren't acknowledging their racist views, without ending up in damaging, explosive arguments that don't go anywhere.

How important it is to have these conversations; be uncomfortable; stop betraying ourselves and our fellow humans with our silence.

How to have hard conversations about racism while staying grounded, breathing deeply, staying connected to your body and going slowly.

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