When Conflict Arises, How Do You Stay Connected?

Every relationship encounters moments of tension.

A misunderstanding.
A defensive reaction.
A conversation that doesn’t go the way we hoped.

What matters most isn’t whether conflict arises — it’s how we move through it.

This Sunday, January 11, therapist and coach Heidi Savell, LCSW joins Polyamory Talks™ to share a grounded, compassionate approach to navigating conflict in polyamorous relationships — one that reduces defensiveness and helps people stay connected, even when things feel difficult.

Beyond “Good Communication”

Many of us are familiar with communication tools. Fewer of us have been shown how to use those tools in the heat of conflict, when emotions are high and nervous systems are activated.

In Navigating Through Conflict in Polyamory, Heidi will explore:

• The most common roadblocks that derail conflict conversations

• How to recognize these patterns as they arise

• Practical skills for reducing defensiveness — in yourself and others

• Ways to communicate that promote safety, clarity, and connection

This is not about avoiding conflict.
It’s about learning how to stay present and relational when it matters most.

A Thoughtful Way to Spend a Sunday Afternoon

Heidi’s talk is part of a carefully curated afternoon designed to support ethical, intentional, real-world relationships.

Also featured at Polyamory Talks:

• Dr. Rachael Meir, clinical psychologist and author, offering conversation starters that support clarity, intention, and relational health.

• Mike Pumprey, AFC®, financial coach, introducing the concept of money attachment styles and how finances quietly shape our relationships.

Together, these talks explore how we relate — emotionally, financially, and during moments of tension — with depth and practicality.

Designed for Comfort and Care

Polyamory Talks is intentionally small and low-sensory, with seated theater-style seating, low volume, and space for reflection.

30–50 attendees
Seating for all guests
Free parking
21+ event

Guests often arrive early for coffee and stay afterward to continue conversations at the hotel’s Atrium Bar.

This Sunday

Sunday, January 11
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
DoubleTree Suites Hilton Hotel – Southcenter (Tukwila)

If you’ve been meaning to join us — if this feels like the kind of conversation you’d like to be part of — we would love to welcome you this Sunday.

Some skills change how we speak.
Others change how we listen.
The best ones help us stay connected.

Polyamory Talks™ — Expert voices. Real-world relationship skills.