Upcoming Trainings
40-Hour Professional Mediation Training - Online Training
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: 35 CLE credits and 40 Clock Hours for Washington State Educators with a $20 processing fee.
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: 35 CLE credits and 40 Clock Hours for Washington State Educators with a $20 processing fee.
- April 22-24 & April 29-May 1, 2021 Thursday, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- June 16-18 & 23-25, 2021 Wednesday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Thursday & Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- October 7-9 & 14-16, 2021 Thursday, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Please e-mail or call (360) 956-1155 for more information.
"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
Collaborative NegotiationsCourse Description
This fun and highly interactive 16-hour training provides participants with a foundation in the concepts, processes, and skills of collaborative negotiations. Like any good investment, this training will give you direct, 'hands-on' experience building negotiations that will work for you in the present and set the stage for healthier collaborations in the future. Learn how to use this powerful, common-sense tool to advance your goals and preserve valuable relationships you will need in the future. *No prerequisites required to participate. Cost: $315* *Volunteer and group discounts available - call for more information 360/956-1155
Facilitating Effective Meetings |
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*
*Volunteer and group discounts available - call for more information 360/956-1155
Credits Offered: 16 Clock Hours for Washington State Educators with a $20 processing fee.
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*
*Volunteer and group discounts available - call for more information 360/956-1155
Credits Offered: 16 Clock Hours for Washington State Educators with a $20 processing fee.
- July 19-20, 2021 Monday & Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Family Mediation Training
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*
*$275 discounted registration fee for DRC Volunteers who have recently completed the 40-Hour Professional Mediation Training, entered the Mediator Practicum and completed three observations.
*Discounts are also available for active DRC volunteers, groups, partner faith communities and mediators trained at other DRCs. Please call for more information (360) 956-1155.
Credits Offered: 15 CLE credits and 20 Clock Hours for Washington State Educators with a $20 processing fee.
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*
*$275 discounted registration fee for DRC Volunteers who have recently completed the 40-Hour Professional Mediation Training, entered the Mediator Practicum and completed three observations.
*Discounts are also available for active DRC volunteers, groups, partner faith communities and mediators trained at other DRCs. Please call for more information (360) 956-1155.
Credits Offered: 15 CLE credits and 20 Clock Hours for Washington State Educators with a $20 processing fee.
- May 13-15, 2021 Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- November 4-6, 2021 Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Multi-Party Mediation Training
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 three mediation observations. If you need to discuss your eligibility for this training, please contact the DRC office.
Cost: $350*
*$275 discounted registration fee for DRC Volunteers who have recently completed the 40-Hour Professional Mediation Training, entered the Mediator Practicum and completed three observations.
*Discounts are also available for active DRC volunteers, groups, partner faith communities and mediators trained at other DRCs. Please call for more information (360) 956-1155.
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 three mediation observations. If you need to discuss your eligibility for this training, please contact the DRC office.
Cost: $350*
*$275 discounted registration fee for DRC Volunteers who have recently completed the 40-Hour Professional Mediation Training, entered the Mediator Practicum and completed three observations.
*Discounts are also available for active DRC volunteers, groups, partner faith communities and mediators trained at other DRCs. Please call for more information (360) 956-1155.
- August 11-13, 2021 Wednesday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Thursday & Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Training Policies
Group Discounts
Discounts are available for multiple registrants from the same organization. Please contact us for a quote.
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 Jennifer Miller, Business Manager, with questions about registration, discounts and cancellations.
Discounts are available for multiple registrants from the same organization. Please contact us for a quote.
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 Jennifer Miller, Business Manager, with questions about registration, discounts and cancellations.
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