Upcoming 40-Hour Trainings for 2025

If cost is a barrier for any of our trainings, please contact Leah Rietema for payment options.

40-Hour Professional Mediation Training

Course Description
This training course is for anyone who wants to help others solve conflicts more peacefully, build relationships with neighbors, co-workers and friends, strengthen professional skills, or become a certified mediator with the DRC. Over the course of 40 hours, you will learn the philosophy, process, and practice of a neutral facilitator. The concepts and skills taught are easily transferable and are designed to improve communication in all settings. ​

​Cost: $770
​ 
Credits Offered:
  • 33 Continuing Legal Education credits with a $25 processing fee.
  • 40 clock hours for Washington State Educators with a $20 processing fee.

Upcoming Offerings for 2026

January 2026
(ONLINE)
​Date:
​Time:
January 15th - 17th & 22nd - 24th
Thursdays times:
1:00PM -5:00PM PST
Fridays & Saturdays Times:
​8:30AM - 5:30PM PST
This online training takes place over the course of two consecutive
​Thursdays - Fridays & Saturdays.
To learn more about this training visit Event Page.
March 2026
(IN-PERSON)
Date:
​Time:
March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Saturdays 9:00AM - 6:00PM PST
This in-person training takes place over the course of four consecutive
Saturdays
To learn more about this training visit Event Page.
June 2026
(IN-PERSON)
​Date:
​Time:
​June 3rd - 5th & 10th - 12th
Wednesdays times: 
1:00PM - 5:00PM PST
Thursday & Friday times:
8:00AM - 5:00PM PSt
This in-person training takes place over the course of two consecutive
Wednesdays - Fridays
To learn more about this training visit Event Page.
June 2026
(ONLINE)
Date:
September 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 29th
& October 1st, 6th, 8th 
​Time:
8:00AM -12:00PM PST
This in-person training takes place over the course of two consecutive
Tuesdays - Thursdays
To learn more about this training visit Event Page.

Training Policies

Discounts 
Group discounts are available for multiple registrants from the same organization. 
Discounts are also available for active DRC volunteers, groups, partner faith communities, and mediators trained at other DRCs. 

Cancellation Policy
Full refunds available for cancellations received 7 or more days prior to the first day of training. 50% credit for cancellations received less than 7 days prior to the first day of training. No refund for cancellations received on or after the first day of training. Credit may be used for future training. Please contact us for more information. 

Questions?
Contact Leah Rietema with questions about registration, discounts and cancellations. 

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We empower people to restore and build relationships.