Oak Park-River Forest: Good neighbors, good business.

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Thrive Talk

Dec 10, 2025 6:30 PM | Ends Dec 10, 2025 8:00 PM | 255 Augusta St Oak Park, IL 60302
About this event

This session begins with a simple truth: communication is more than words, it’s safety, trust, and belonging. We’ll explore everyday tools for connecting with youth that help us communicate clearly, ease tense moments, and respond with empathy instead of reacting. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or someone who supports youth, you’ll learn practical skills that strengthen understanding and relationships. We’ll look at how small things, like tone, posture, timing, and presence, can shift a conversation before it starts. You’ll leave with language that empowers both you and your child, strategies for diffusing tension, and a renewed understanding of how communication is a daily act of healing and protection.

Date & time details

December 10 6:30-8:00 PM

Fees & registration details

Free Event CEUs available for $20 for social workers and counselors

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
6:30 PM
255 Augusta St Oak Park, IL 60302
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Amanda Lopez
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