This month’s speaker is Kimberly Dark on the topic “Handling Unconscious Bias: Our Own and Others’.”

“While seeking racial justice and working toward fair and equitable interactions, it’s important to see our own unconscious biases,” says Dark. “These unconscious ‘default settings’ can get in the way of enacting our own beliefs and values.”  

In this talk, learn tips to recognize, acknowledge, and work with your own and others’ deeply engrained stereotypes and how to kindly help when others are acting upon them. 

For more information, contact Ku‘ikahi Program Coordinator Majidah Lebarre at 935-7844 x 3 or majidah@hawaiimediation.org.  Or visit www.hawaiimediation.org.

This lunch-and-learn series is made possible thanks in part to funding from the County of Hawai‘i and Hawai‘i Island United Way. 

Hosted by Ku’ikahi Mediation Center

Held monthly on Third Thursdays. Each month an invited speaker presents a different topic.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch, enjoy an informal and educational talk-story session, and meet others interested in “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace.” Open to the public.

For more info, call Majidah at 935-7844 x 3 or email majidah@hawaiimediation.org.

Free Brown Bag Lunch Series “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” in Hilo

Hosted by Ku’ikahi Mediation Center

Held monthly on Third Thursdays. Each month an invited speaker presents a different topic.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch, enjoy an informal and educational talk-story session, and meet others interested in “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace.” Open to the public.

For more info, call Majidah at 935-7844 x 3 or email majidah@hawaiimediation.org.

Hosted by Ku’ikahi Mediation Center

“I’ve been playing with the idea of a new definition of ‘PTSD’—Post
Traumatic Strength & Development!” says Tim. “How do we evolve and
grow stronger as a result of traumatic events in our lives? As my mother
used to tell me, ‘What doesn’t destroy you makes you stronger.’ This can
be true in our own lives.” In this talk, learn how Restorative Justice offers
some ways to make healing a reality in the aftermath of crime.

Tim Hansen, LCSW, has worked with victims, offenders, and communities for over 30 years. He holds an MSW from UH-Manoa and a BA in Psychology and Speech/Theatre Arts from the University of Minnesota-Winona. He is Restorative Justice Program Manager at Hawai‘i County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney and has been adjunct faculty at UH-Hilo in the Sociology and Political Science Departments. As a survivor, Tim is passionate about the work of healing.

Held monthly on Third Thursdays. Each month an invited speaker presents a different topic.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch, enjoy an informal and educational talk-story session, and meet others interested in “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace.” Open to the public.

For more info, call Majidah at 935-7844 x 3 or email majidah@hawaiimediation.org.

This 32-hour training offers instruction in the process of mediation and how to apply advanced communication skills to help parties resolve differences. People in conflict often focus on each other as the problem, going head to head. Mediation helps people focus on the issues, so they can see they have a joint problem to solve. Learn a variety of conflict resolution and prevention techniques in this interactive training—through lecture, group discussion, hands-on exercises, and mediation simulation practice. Whether you want to improve your
communication skills or become a volunteer mediator at Ku‘ikahi, this training gives you the tools you need to start resolving conflict in peaceful, lasting ways. All backgrounds and personality types are welcome!

For more details, click here.

This 32-hour training offers instruction in the process of mediation and how to apply advanced communication skills to help parties resolve differences. People in conflict often focus on each other as the problem, going head to head. Mediation helps people focus on the issues, so they can see they have a joint problem to solve. Learn a variety of conflict resolution and prevention techniques in this interactive training—through lecture, group discussion, hands-on exercises, and mediation simulation practice. Whether you want to improve your
communication skills or become a volunteer mediator at Ku‘ikahi, this training gives you the tools you need to start resolving conflict in peaceful, lasting ways. All backgrounds and personality types are welcome!

For more details, click here.

This 32-hour training offers instruction in the process of mediation and how to apply advanced communication skills to help parties resolve differences. People in conflict often focus on each other as the problem, going head to head. Mediation helps people focus on the issues, so they can see they have a joint problem to solve. Learn a variety of conflict resolution and prevention techniques in this interactive training—through lecture, group discussion, hands-on exercises, and mediation simulation practice. Whether you want to improve your
communication skills or become a volunteer mediator at Ku‘ikahi, this training gives you the tools you need to start resolving conflict in peaceful, lasting ways. All backgrounds and personality types are welcome!

For more details, click here.

This 32-hour training offers instruction in the process of mediation and how to apply advanced communication skills to help parties resolve differences. People in conflict often focus on each other as the problem, going head to head. Mediation helps people focus on the issues, so they can see they have a joint problem to solve. Learn a variety of conflict resolution and prevention techniques in this interactive training—through lecture, group discussion, hands-on exercises, and mediation simulation practice. Whether you want to improve your
communication skills or become a volunteer mediator at Ku‘ikahi, this training gives you the tools you need to start resolving conflict in peaceful, lasting ways. All backgrounds and personality types are welcome!

For more details, click here.

Free Brown Bag Lunch Series “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” in Hilo

Hosted by Ku’ikahi Mediation Center 

“Forgiveness is an integral part of life and a major contributor to inner peace and happiness.  Think of the golden rule: do unto others as you want done unto you,” says Dellaria.  “Forgiveness is a part of the golden rule.  It starts with kindness, and then leads to forgiveness, gratitude, and deep listening.”

In this talk, learn insights into the what, why, and who of forgiveness and open up to awareness in dialogue.

Janet Dellaria, PhD earned her doctorate in Leadership Studies from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, TX.  She has a BA in Mathematics and a MLS in Library Science.  Her professional career centered around libraries in the university and private systems.  She is a world traveler and spends most of her time between Hilo and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  Dellaria is a professional trained volunteer mediator at Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch, enjoy an informal and educational talk-story session, and meet others interested in “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace.” Open to the public.

For more info, call Majidah at 935-7844 x 3 or email majidah@hawaiimediation.org.