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 online 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 Series
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Course Description
Navigating the conflicts in our lives with integrity, civility and respect for oneself and others is fundamental to maintaining healthy relationships and building a civil society. This 3-part online training series will provide you with concrete skills and practice that you can use in your day-to-day life to improve communication, enhance relationships, manage conflict, and prevent escalation in any setting. 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. Cost: Each individual offering costs $49/person. If you choose to register for all three trainings, you will receive a $25 discount for a total price of $122 |
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The Conflict Crash Course Series is intended as a progressive learning series, and we encourage you to take all courses in order.
Facilitating Effective Meetings
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Course Description
Are you tired of leading or attending unproductive or dysfunctional meetings? This two-day online training is for anyone who runs or attends meetings in government agencies, businesses, schools, non-profits, civic groups, faith communities or other organizations. This highly-interactive training provides participants with a foundation in the concepts, processes, and skills for designing and facilitating meetings. No prerequisites required to participate. Cost: $300 Credits Offered: 16 clock hours for Washington State Educators with a $20 processing fee. |
Family Mediation Training
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Course Description
This online advanced mediation training prepares you for the increased complexity and high emotions of mediating family conflict. It includes information on state and local laws that govern family mediations and addresses diversity in families, needs of children, domestic violence, ethical dilemmas in mediation, and negotiating parenting plans. You must have completed the 40-Hour Professional Mediation Training to take this training. Cost: $350 Credits Offered:
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Multi-Party Mediation Training
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Course Description
This online advanced mediation training prepares you for the increased complexity when conflict occurs between more than two people. It includes information on fostering a productive problem solving environment, making collaborative decisions, structuring meetings for maximum productivity, increasing clear communications, and dealing with conflict on the job. This training is designed for trainees who 1) are certified mediators OR 2) have completed the 40-Hour Professional Mediation Training within the past two years, entered our mediator practicum, and completed four mediations. If you need to discuss your eligibility for this training, please contact Ash Edmonds. Cost: $350 |
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Department of Enterprise Services
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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 Affiliate Partners
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