News from Washington Mediation

Upcoming Trainings and Events

Mediation Training

Presented by King County Dispute Resolution Center

If you'd like to become a mediator, this class is the foundation.  If you are an attorney, teacher, therapist, manager or human resource professional, this class will build your skills in communication, conflict management, facilitating difficult conversations and creating effective working relationships.

 Lead Trainer: Sue Ann Allen

Event Info
Good Shepherd Center

4649 Sunnyside Avenue North

Seattle

June: 18, 19, 23, 25 & 26 (8:30 am - 5:30 pm)

Sept/Oct: 9/21, 9/24, 9/25, 9/30 & 10/2 (8:30 am - 5:30 pm)

Nov. 2, 5, 6, 12 & 13 (8:30 am - 5:30 pm)

 Cost : $675

  Previously approved for 37.5 CLE credits  (3.25 in Ethics)

  Visit our website at  www.kcdrc.org for more info.

Alternatives to Violence Workshop, Transforming Conflict

Conflict is an unavoidable part of life.  Learn to transform conflicts in the work place, family and relationships with peace and confidence.

AVP leads participants to experience empathy and compassion, and  couples this with communication and conflict transformation skills to  reduce and resolve conflicts.

May 30 (Sat.) and May 31 (Sun.) 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. Through the University  of Wash. Experimental College. The workshop will be on the Seattle Pacific University Campus.

Developed originally for use in prison the Alternatives to Violence  Project ("AVP") focuses on conflict transformation. AVP has brought  Hutu and Tutsis together in Rwanda and Burundi, Palestinians and Jews  in Israel; It is working in Colombia, Guatemala, South Africa, Nepal .  . . AVP has now expanded to over 40 states and is in over 50  countries.

Start on the road to being an Alternatives to Violence Facilitator or just learn the skills for your own life challenges!

General Public: $68, UW Students: $46

 Scholarships and sliding scale registrations available. No one turned  away because of inability to pay.

 University of Wash. Experimental College

 Register at: http://depts.washington.edu/asuwxpcl/catalog.php?course=09SP.18.87

 Learn More about AVP at http://www.avpinternational.org

 For details or questions, or group workshops contact Roger at  206.856.4444 or rkluck@comcast.net

The Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution

2009 Annual Conference

"Managing Conflict and Removing Barriers to Collaborative Decision Making "

June 18-19, 2009

Martin's Crosswinds - Greenbelt, Maryland
For additional information, call the Center at (301) 313-0800 or visit

Basic Mediation Training

Presented by Pierce County Center for Dispute Resolution

July 13-17, 2009

8:30am – 5:30pm

738 Broadway, Suite 400

Tacoma, WA

38.25 CLE credits (7 ethics)*, 40 Clock Hour credits,

Marriage & family/mental health/social workers CEU credits pending

Would you like formal training in facilitating parties to work to resolve conflict? PCCDR is offering a Washington Mediation Association-approved course teaching the process of mediation, communication skills and conflict dynamics to promote peaceful and constructive approaches to conflict and its resolution. Whether in the workplace, home, or in our community, this course will explore skills that can be used in all aspects of your life.

Trainees who have completed the course are eligible to begin the Practicum at PCCDR to become a certified mediator.

This experiential 5-Day Training includes a comprehensive Manual covering the following Agenda items:

·         Overview of Conflict Resolution systems

·         Conflict dynamics, styles, and resolution concepts

·         The 8-stage mediation model

·         Interpersonal communication skills

·         The role of the mediator, neutrality & bias

·         Positions, interests, values, and basic needs

·         Mediator ethics, protocol, and professional standards

·         Cultural diversity

·         Certificate of completion of training

Trainers combine over 40 years of mediation experience

Attendee testimonials:

“The most beneficial course I’ve ever taken!”

 “The opportunity to synthesize this material has been awesome”

“This class is an amazing process!”

Registration forms available on our website: www.pccdr.org

Registration fee: $700 (*$50 additional for CLE credits.) 

Early Bird Registration (prior to June 22): $650

Special group rate: $550 per person for 3 or more from the same organization.

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