Promoting Health From the Community with Bill Doherty

Relational Rounds

William J. Doherty is an educator, researcher, therapist, speaker, author, consultant, and community organizer. Bill shares his work in the field of relationships and how the interactions of many have been enriched by creating accountability and responsibility in each member of different groups, bringing them closer instead of highlighting their differences. Creating bridges and bonds between citizens is the key to solve current social hardships. Be inspired by this passionate talk about our most candent social topics and get good ideas and tips to face everyday obstacles.

Key takeaways:

[1:05] Bill Doherty’s career briefing.

[1:40] Why is Bill in the business of relationships?

[2:11] Bill’s current projects.

[3:16] Why are people so polarized?

[4:40] Tribalism vs. the sense of loss of community.

[5:17] Bonding and bridging social capital.

[6:03] Lack of trust throughout different areas.

[8:45] Bringing groups together that could not solve the problem on their own.

[9:50] We need each other to accomplish our goals.

[10:25] Sexism in healthcare.

[14:27] How can polarization be shifted?

[15:38] Advice to someone facing a difficult conversation.

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