Upcoming Trainings
Currently all of our trainings are virtual unless otherwise stated
If cost is a barrier for any of our trainings, please contact Leah Rietema for payment options.
If cost is a barrier for any of our trainings, please contact Leah Rietema for payment options.
40-Hour Professional Mediation Training
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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: $675 Credits Offered:
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"I am amazed that 40 hours of Zoom training could be so effective at both nurturing and imparting skills, and at demonstrating the potential of this work to change lives in our community."
~Michael Furze, Washington State Dept. of Commerce
"This training is transformative. It will shape my future communication style, my ability to be self-aware, and my skill in resolving conflicts by identifying values and common ground between conflicting individuals and helping them to communicate and come to resolution on their own."
~Rachel Homchick, The Evergreen State College
~Michael Furze, Washington State Dept. of Commerce
"This training is transformative. It will shape my future communication style, my ability to be self-aware, and my skill in resolving conflicts by identifying values and common ground between conflicting individuals and helping them to communicate and come to resolution on their own."
~Rachel Homchick, The Evergreen State College
Conflict Crash Course
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Course Description
Navigating the conflicts in our lives with integrity, civility and respect for oneself and others. It is fundamental to maintaining healthy relationships and building a civil society. This 4-hour training will provide you with concrete skills and practice that you can use in your day-to-day life in any setting:
Cost: $39 We emphasize both group collaboration and personal empowerment to resolve conflict and we recognize that our values are informed by our histories, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. |
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Conflict Resolution Tools for Organizations
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Course Description
Conflict, poor communication and incivility are increasingly common in many businesses and organizations. Unaddressed, they can have significant negative financial, legal and emotional consequences, such as:
Through presentations, demonstrations and interactive exercises, you will gain insights, learn skills and take away tools that you can apply immediately in your organization to improve communication and to resolve conflict involving:
Cost: $250* *Contact us regarding reduced fees for non-profit organizations and group discounts Participants will learn and practice foundational skills of communication and conflict resolution that are used in mediation, and will have the opportunity to view one complete demonstration of interest-based resolution. |
Department of Enterprise Services Trainings
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Course Offerings
Communicate to Connect: Skills for a Healthy Workplace Conflict Happens! Skills to Move Forward Conflict De-escalation: How to Respond when Emotions Run High Facilitating Effective Meetings Leading Effective Meetings Collaborative Negotiations If you belong to one of the following groups, you may be eligible to register for one of our communications course offerings through DES:
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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.
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.
Getting Around
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2604 12th Court SW, Suite B
Olympia WA 98502 PO Box 6184 Olympia WA 98507 Hours Monday–Friday 9am–4:30pm ERP Program: Monday–Thursday 9am–5pm Federal Tax ID: 94-3130662 |
Contact US (360) 956-1155
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Our Business & CommunityPartners
The generous support of our business and community partners helps make the work of the DRC possible.
Please support these organizations that support peace in our community.
Please support these organizations that support peace in our community.
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Our Affiliate Partners
Local, state-wide and national.
Local, state-wide and national.
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