How to talk to meat eaters workshop in Linköping, Sweden in 2015
How to talk to meat eaters
Discussions between meat eaters and vegans can easily lead to conflict and frustration. But it doesn`t have to be that way. In this workshop we practice through role-plays and discussions how to engage respectfully with each other and still be true to ourselves. The goal is to find different ways of talking that can help both humans and animals. By learning from psychological research and our own experience we can find better ways of communicating our animal rights message.
The workshop normally takes between 60-90 minutes including introduction, role-play, evaluation and discussions. The workshop is always shaped by the needs of the group and the specific situation at hand. Between 20-40 participants is recommended. The venue needs to be a room where it is possible to clear all the chairs and tables to get a floor space where two or four rows of participants can stand.
Discussions between meat eaters and vegans can easily lead to conflict and frustration. But it doesn`t have to be that way. In this workshop we practice through role-plays and discussions how to engage respectfully with each other and still be true to ourselves. The goal is to find different ways of talking that can help both humans and animals. By learning from psychological research and our own experience we can find better ways of communicating our animal rights message.
The workshop normally takes between 60-90 minutes including introduction, role-play, evaluation and discussions. The workshop is always shaped by the needs of the group and the specific situation at hand. Between 20-40 participants is recommended. The venue needs to be a room where it is possible to clear all the chairs and tables to get a floor space where two or four rows of participants can stand.
Elin and Martin at the farm sanctuary, Gotland
This workshop works best if the participants are mainly vegetarians or vegans. The aim is for animal rights advocates to practice their skills in handling difficult situations and potential conflicts when meeting meat eaters. The goal is for the participants to improve how they listen and how they communicate veganism and animal rights so that more people will be open for the idea of animal rights instead of becoming defensive.
The workshop is facilitated by me, Martin Smedjeback. I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Lund. I have been working as an educator in nonviolence and peace for the last fifteen years. I have held lectures and facilitated workshops in Sweden, Sudan, South Sudan, Colombia, Germany, Great Britain and Palestine. In 2014 I was given the Swedish Martin Luther King award. This year I am working full-time for animal rights, through my project A year for the animals.
The workshop is facilitated by me, Martin Smedjeback. I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Lund. I have been working as an educator in nonviolence and peace for the last fifteen years. I have held lectures and facilitated workshops in Sweden, Sudan, South Sudan, Colombia, Germany, Great Britain and Palestine. In 2014 I was given the Swedish Martin Luther King award. This year I am working full-time for animal rights, through my project A year for the animals.
How to talk to meat eaters workshop in Berlin 2015
Those who invite me often represent, for example, an organization, church or school. While I’m responsible for the presentation, you take care of the venue, invitations and other practical things like food and/or drinks.
In addition to having my travel expenses paid for, I usually receive a fee for the presentation itself. However, if your organization's finances are limited, we can always discuss different solutions.
Contact
If you have any questions or want to book me for a presentation, please write to smedjeback@gmail.com or call me at +46-70-257 90 97
In addition to having my travel expenses paid for, I usually receive a fee for the presentation itself. However, if your organization's finances are limited, we can always discuss different solutions.
Contact
If you have any questions or want to book me for a presentation, please write to smedjeback@gmail.com or call me at +46-70-257 90 97