Conflict Resolution Alliance (CRA)

Want to learn how to increase the peace? Then join Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center for their fall “Basic Mediation Training” in Hilo. Facilitated by Diane Petropulos and Catherine Lampton, the training spans two consecutive weekends, September 20 to 21 and 27 to 28. In “Basic Mediation Training”, participants learn a variety of approaches for dealing with people in conflict—through lecture, group discussion, hands-on exercises, and mock mediation practice. “Whether you want to improve your peacemaking and communication skills or want to become a mediator, this training gives you the tools you need to start resolving conflict in a peaceful and lasting way,” said Julie Mitchell, Executive Director of the non-profit community mediation center. The 30-hour training offers instruction in the process of mediation and how to apply advanced communication skills—such as active listening, summarizing and rephrasing, and using open-ended questions—in order to help parties resolve their differences. “People in conflict often focus on each other as the problem, going head to head. Mediation helps people focus on the issues, not on each other, so they can see that they have a joint problem to solve,” stated Mitchell. “This training is perfect for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively at work and at home, become a better negotiator and problem-solver, and increase your value in the workplace,” Mitchell added. “No particular background or personality is needed—all are welcome.” “Basic Mediation Training” tuition is $250, which includes training materials. Partial scholarships may be available. To register or for more information, contact Julie Mitchell at Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center at (808) 935-7844 x 116 or julie@hawaiimediation.org Applications are available online

Offered by the Commercial Section of the Association for Conflict Resolution, this 1-hour Free webinar will take place Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 3:00 pm EDT. 1 – BRIEF DESCRIPTION Consumers and citizens increasingly rely on reputation systems to make many big life decisions, ranging from: “where should I get dinner?” to “where should I live?” or perhaps, “where should I send my kid to school?” or “which doctor is best at angioplasty?” We put a lot of trust into these reviews from strangers. But inaccuracies and fraud can arise in these systems, and these inaccuracies can result in disagreements. Timely resolution of these disagreements is essential to the continued health and success of any reputation system. 2 – PRESENTERS Colin Rule, Founder, Chief Operating Officer, Modria, Inc. Gregory D. Dunn, CEO, Hawaii’s Better Business Bureau 3 – MODERATOR Frances I. Mossman JD, AICP, Co-Chair, ACR Commercial Section (and ACR Hawaii Board Member) 4 – HOW TO PARTICIPATE Dial-In Number: 712-432-1212 – Meeting ID: 435-551-036# For more info on this webinar and its presenters click here

People more than ever are seeking to enter the conflict resolution work field. Therefore, the Association for Conflict Resolution will host 2 free teleseminars with 3 professional ADR practitioners – Peter S. Adler, Forrest (Woody) Mosten, and Robert J. Rhudy. They will answer questions like these: Are there jobs to meet the number of career aspirants? What are the career trends in this field? What are the opportunities? What are the challenges? What are realistic income expectations? How can you get gainful employment in conflict resolution? What preparation do you need? What kinds of career skills? Are there any clear career paths or models for success? What can the conflict resolution community do to expand the demand for its services and increase the career opportunities for its practitioners? Part 1 – The first teleseminar, which is titled Current and Emerging Career Trends in Conflict Resolution, will take place Tuesday, August 5, 2014 ~ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (EDT) Part 2 – The second teleseminar, which is titled How to Get Work and Make a Career in Conflict Resolution; and What our Community Can Do to Expand Career Opportunities will take place Tuesday, September 9, 2014 ~ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (EDT). Call-in Number: (559) 726-1300 – Participant Access Code: 736883. For more information click here

Hawaii’s elderly population is growing faster than the national rate. From 1990 to 2012, the number of people aged 75 and older increased 47% nationally but 116% in Hawaii – more than twice the national rate. In the next 20 years, one-third of Hawaii’s population will be over age 60. The average person in Hawaii lives to be 82 years old. Families often need to make decision about sensitive issues of elder care and disagreements may arise. To help elders and their families address these issues, the Mediation Center of the Pacific has developed the Kupuna Pono Program that offers mediation and family conferencing processes. Through these processes, elders and their families are assisted in talking through sensitive issues and creating family plans that meet the unique needs of the elder and other family members. Sponsored by the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution, this 1-hour Free forum and brown bag lunch is presented by Tracey Wiltgen, MCP Executive Director. When: Thursday, August 7, 2014 – Noon to 1:00pm Where: Aliiolani Hale, 417 South King Street – Multi-purpose Room AHMPR101 – Honolulu. To view and print the CADR flyer click here and for more information call (808) 539-4237.