Location: Li Ka Shing Learning Ctr., Rm 205/206 Contact: 650 721-6003 ausserer@stanford.edu According to recent research, one of the biggest predictors for health, happiness and well-being is social ties. But in our frenetic culture, people have less time for others; social discourse is on the decline with rudeness and anger increasing; cut-throat competition has undermined the vital skills of conversation and community building. In this workshop, we’ll learn the elements of good conversation as well as how to build more community in our lives. As we build social capital, we not only improve our own lives. but we build concern for the common good and create a more collaborative, caring culture.Instructor: Cecile Andrews, EdD. Author of the books Slow is Beautiful, Circle of Simplicity, and Less is More. Her forthcoming book is called Living Room Revolution: A Handbook for Conversation, Community, and the Common Good. Cecile has a doctorate in education from Stanford. Sponsor: Health Improvement Program Audience: Conversation and CommunityFacebookTwitterEmailPrintAdd to CalendarAccording to recent research, one of the biggest predictors for health, happiness and well-being is social ties. But in our frenetic culture, people have less time for others; social discourse is on the decline with rudeness and anger increasing; cut-throat competition has undermined the vital skills of conversation and community building. In this workshop, we’ll learn the elements of good conversation as well as how to build more community in our lives. As we build social capital, we not only improve our own lives. but we build concern for the common good and create a more collaborative, caring culture.Instructor: Cecile Andrews, EdD. Author of the books Slow is Beautiful, Circle of Simplicity, and Less is More. Her forthcoming book is called Living Room Revolution: A Handbook for Conversation, Community, and the Common Good. Cecile has a doctorate in education from Stanford. When:Thursday, February 28, 2013. 6:30 PM. Approximate duration of 2.50 hour(s). Where:Li Ka Shing Learning Ctr., Rm 205/206 (Map) Sponsor:Health Improvement Program Contact:650 721-6003 ausserer@stanford.edu Admission:Register for this class at hip.stanford.eduClass fee: $50 Class code: cc-01 STAP/EA Funds approvedAudience:General Public, Faculty/Staff, Students, Alumni/Friends, MembersTags:class, healthPermalink:http://events.stanford.edu/events/355/35555 More info...Last modified January 8, 2013. Register for this class at hip.stanford.edu