Congratulations to the two 2010 DRC Scholars!  
Thank you to everyone who took the time, effort and energy to complete and submit an application. 2011 Scholarship applications will be available in the fall for our March 2011 Professional 40-Hour Mediation Training. Applications will be due on January 28, 2011.

Please note: The DRC receives many requests for scholarships; however we can only choose two scholars each year and only for our spring 40-hour training. At times, we are able to offer partial scholarships. For more information on scholarships, please direct inquiries to onlewis@mediatethurston.org. Want more information about how to possibly finance training? Click here to read "Creative Financing for Training."

Why Consider Mediation Training?
 Conflict is a normal part of every day life. Mediation is a highly effective and mutually satisfying way to resolve conflicts. Our trainings offers educators, community leaders, counselors, human resources staff, customer service personnel, supervisors, managers, parents, teens, and you an opportunity to develop conflict resolution and mediation skills.

What Can I Expect at the Training?
The courses are a fun and highly interactive mixture of lecture, discussion, demonstration and participant role-playing with instructor and peer feedback. The trainings are designed to acquaint adult learners with the philosophy, concepts, model and skills needed to have a working knowledge of the role of a third party neutral mediator. These skills are highly transferable, improving communication and enhancing relationships at home, in the workplace, and in the community at large. Advanced trainings, including Multi-party Mediation and Family Mediation, are offered to enhance the skills of people who have completed the 40-Hour Professional Mediation Training.

What Will I learn?

  • Community-based mediation and the law

  • The 8-step mediation model
  • The role of neutral facilitators
  • Conflict theory and styles
  • Diversity and bias awareness
  • Deep listening skills
  • Negotiating needs
  • Power-balancing
  • Advanced communication skills

Who Are the Trainers?
Our trainers are senior mediators and conflict resolution educators with diverse interests and areas of expertise. All bring their passion about mediation and its potential for contributing to positive change in our lives and communities.

Custom Training Offerings
The Training Department looks forward to consulting with you to assess your training and organizational needs.  We custom design and deliver targeted trainings to address your unique situations.  Custom trainings are highly interactive and can include role-playing, small-group skills practice, mini-lectures and demonstrations.  

We work with attorneys, counselors, judges, school administrators, church groups, state workers, military, youth and community members and provide expertise on:

  • active listening
  • communication skills
  • conflict styles
  • group facilitation
  • collaborative negotiations
  • …and more!

The DRC offers trainings that range in length from one hour to two days, depending on your needs.  For more information or to discuss our fee schedule, please contact Oriana Noël Lewis, DRC Training Manager at onlewis@mediatethurston.org or call the DRC at 360.956.1155 and ask for the Training Department.

“Oriana’s training style is vivid and engaging.  She stretches participants to imagine, practice and then hit the ground running with new concepts and skills.”

 

 

 

To read what "The Olympian" and "Northwest Guardian" have said about our Custom Training work, check out these articles:  

http://www.theolympian.com/2009/09/06/961980/strykers-learn-conflict-resolution.html

http://www.nwguardian.com/2009/07/16/5498/teams-learn-to-resolve-disputes.html

Training Schedule
 Questions? E-mail the Training Manager

2010
January 25 - 29, 2010
Mon - Fri 8:00 - 5:00		 40-Hour Professional Mediation Training (print form, then mail or fax to our office) $625 general
Mar. 11 - 13, & Mar. 18 - 20, 2010
Thurs 5-9; F & S 8:30 - 5:30		 40-Hour Professional Mediation Training (print form, then mail or fax to our office) $625 general
May 20 - 22, 2010
Thurs 5-9; F & S 8:30 - 5:30		 Family Mediation Training* (print form, then mail or fax to our office) $315/$155 vol
April 1 - 2, 2010
Thurs & Fri 8:00 - 5:00		 Facilitating Effective Meetings (print form, then mail or fax to our office) $315/$155 vol
June 28 - 30 & July 1 - 2
Mon - Fri 8:00 - 5:00		 40-Hour Professional Mediation Training (print form, then mail or fax to our office) $625 general
Oct. 14 - 16 & Oct. 21 - 23, 2010
Thurs 5-9; F & S 8:30 - 5:30		 40-Hour Professional Mediation Training (print form, then mail or fax to our office) $625 general
November 18 - 20, 2010
Thurs 5-9; F & S 8:30 - 5:30		 Family Mediation Training* (print form, then mail or fax to our office) $315/$155 vol
December 1 - 3, 2010
Weds 1:00-5:00;Th & F 8:00-5:00		 Multi-Party Mediation Training* (print form, then mail or fax to our office) $315/$155 vol

*40-Hour Professional Mediation Training is a prerequisite for this advanced training.
Teens get in for ½ price. Limited Scholarships available.

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