Upcoming Trainings
40-Hour Professional Mediation Training
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Course Description
This training 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.
Due to our commitment to do all we can to protect our community, we have canceled the April session of our 40-hour
Professional Mediation Training. Please note that there are two other options to choose from at this time:
Cost: $675
Credits Offered: 35 CLE credits and 40 Clock Hours for Washington State Educators with a $20 processing fee.
This training 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.
Due to our commitment to do all we can to protect our community, we have canceled the April session of our 40-hour
Professional Mediation Training. Please note that there are two other options to choose from at this time:
- June 22-26, 2020, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.*
- October 8-10 & 15-17, 2020, Thursday 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $675
Credits Offered: 35 CLE credits and 40 Clock Hours for Washington State Educators with a $20 processing fee.
The 40-Hour Professional Mediation Training is one of the best I’ve experienced in over 15 years of taking adult professional development trainings. The involvement of the community of DRC mediators as instructors and coaches lends a rich layer of depth and engagement to the learning.
Joe Vansyckle, Former Chief Learning Officer – Department of Enterprise Services
Collaborative Negotiations
Course 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 |
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Course Description
Are you tired of leading or attending unproductive or dysfunctional meetings? This two-day 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 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.
- July 13-14, 2020, Monday & Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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.
Family Mediation Training
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Course Description
This 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 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.
- May 14-16, 2020, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- November 12-14, 2020, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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.
Multi-Party Mediation Training
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Course Description
This 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 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.
- June 3 - 5, 2020, Wednesday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Thursday & Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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.
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, Office 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, Office Manager, with questions about registration, discounts and cancellations.
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