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Speaking with Grace: Turning Difficult Conversations into Connection

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53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA
Date
August 22, 2026

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Have you ever replayed a painful interaction in your mind, wishing you’d found the right words? Do you tiptoe around certain people to avoid conflict—or silently swallow your true feelings?
In this inspiring, day-long experience, you’ll discover new possibilities for communicating that you may never have thought possible. You’ll learn how to say “no” with grace, how to disagree without losing respect, and how to express hurt feelings in ways that leave you stronger, clearer, and more empowered.
Imagine being able to:



Introduce an idea to a group—even when you know they see the world differently.


Tell the people you love exactly what you want and what you do not want.


Draw boundaries with clarity, kindness, and confidence—and have them respected.


Through five proven, practical techniques, you will gain the skills to turn challenging conversations into moments of growth and connection. By the end of the day, you’ll leave not only equipped, but inspired to speak your truth with poise, respect, and results.
Begins at 9:00am - Ends at 5:00pm
Lunch is included.

 

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4.90 out of 5.0 average rating

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Transition to renewal
Spending the New Year’s Holiday at the Genesis Spiritual Life Center was the perfect way to usher in a new year. Time to rest, relax, pray, and write and to do it with those of similar wants, was absolutely wonderful. It will be hard not to do it again next year.

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A Simply Centered Advent: Mandalas, Crayoning and Prayers
I found this program very special. I didn't know what to expect but found the whole hour and the crayoning in particular very quieting and peaceful. Focusing on the crayoning with the background music allowed me to focus completely on what I was doing.
The presenter had such a calming way of offering the material and added interesting pieces of art that illustrated the mandalas we were working on.
I hope you will consider bringing Sharon back next Advent

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Christianity in Crisis
Excellent program. Brother Dom’s presentation was timely, clearly articulated, and inspiring. I have attended previous programs by him, and he never disappoints.
I have one suggestion for Genesis. There was some confusion about the agenda, in terms of times of the sessions as well as when the actual sessions began and ended. It would be helpful if an agenda could be sent out the day before the program begins. As commuters, it was a bit challenging to make sure we knew exactly when we needed to be there and for how long.
That said, as always, the staff was welcoming, helpful and friendly.

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Come to the Table
Great facility space, great food, spectacular grounds to walk for reflection, great retreat format with large group and small group discussions!

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Toxic christianity
This workshop had outstanding researched material. The presenter was very knowlegable.

I was overwhelmed by so much input with no processing time permitted. I wished the presenter could present his points in everyday language.

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