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Can Speaking Out Online Come at a Cost? - Damali

White Plains, NY BNC: Can Speaking Out Online Come With a Cost?

Have you ever responded to a call to action on social media such as #BlackLivesMatter or #ICantBreath? Well, that move possibly comes with a cost, especially for black and brown people. The concept of shadow banning is coming to the forefront. Joining live in White Plains, NY is Conflict Resolution Expert and Founder of BreakthroughADR – Damali Peterman.

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H.E.A.R.T.

I have always asked for consent before I hug people. That used to be kind of weird, but the pandemic changed the way we handle personal boundaries, and in this post-pandemic moment, it feels like we all need to learn to navigate consent for casual expressions of physical affection like hugging. Not everyone is accustomed to this, though, and it’s leading to some awkwardness. I want to talk to psychologists about how to ask for hugs or get consent to hug someone without making it weird.

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How to Plan a Wedding From Start to Finish

If you just got engaged, your first instinct might be to open Google and type “how to plan a wedding.” We don’t blame you—planning your nuptials is certainly a big deal, and it’s unlike any other party you’re hosted before. When you’re not sure where to start planning a wedding, narrowing down the first steps can feel downright overwhelming… but that’s where we come in. As your go-to wedding planning resource, our website and app have all the tools you need to bring your dream day to life. The best part? It’s all free, too.

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Navigating Parental Wedding Conflict

What can go wrong when you are planning happily ever after with the partner of your dreams? While some parental conflict may be inevitable, there are many strategies that you can employ to minimize disputes. Damali Peterman, Conflict Resolution Expert and Founder of Breakthrough ADR, is sharing 5 things that every couple planning a wedding should keep in mind when navigating parental conflict over wedding planning.

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Here’s How To Handle Workplace Conflict As You Return To The Office

Whether you’ll be returning to the office soon or you’ve already been back for a while, this thought might have crossed your mind: you forgot how to deal with coworkers. There’s a lot of office etiquette that’s like a second language, and like with any second language, if you don’t practice it for a while, you start to forget it. To get a refresher on some of the workplace conflict one might face when returning to the office and how to handle it, MADAMENOIRE spoke with conflict resolution expert Damali Peterman of Breakthrough ADR.

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2021 Dispute Resolution Mediation Week

Do you ever feel like seeing the future would help you solve your problems? Mediation Week 2021 will show how mediation has the power to do just that. Whether you are a seasoned mediator looking for field-specific tips or new to the field and want to learn more, this lively week of programming will help you map out even clearer paths to resolution. Join this interactive and engaging program to learn how to address this kind of conflict remotely using the 4 Cs – commitment, communication, conflict resolution, and camaraderie.

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Avoiding Back-To-Workplace Drama

Avoiding Back-To-Workplace Drama

Joined by, Damali Peterman, Conflict Resolution Expert & Founder, BreakthroughADR who shares her tips and advice on helping people avoid office drama after a long time away during the pandemic.

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