Author: Lisa Nakao

Free Public Forum and Brown Bag Lunch Sponsored by the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution. Using Mediation Tools for Public Speaking Description One of the roles of our Communications and Community Relations (CCR) Office is to present the Hawaii Judiciary at forums, neighborhood meetings and other public events. Tammy Mori, the CCR Manager and Judiciary Spokesperson, will be showing us examples of speakers who used mediation techniques successfully during some public speaking engagements. She will also share her perspective on useful public speaking strategies that may help turn heated discussions into a more positive and productive experience for all. When – Tuesday, March 11, 2014 – Noon to 1:00pm Where – Aliiolani Hale, 417 South King Street, Honolulu – Multipurpose Room (HR101) For more information and to reserve a seat click here

The non-profit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is pleased to welcome instructor Allysyn “Auntie Aloha” Bezilla, who teaches Ho‘oponopono Begins With Me: A Workshop for Service Providers on Saturday, March 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Hilo. This community workshop provides a full day of immersion in Ho‘oponopono, focusing mainly on the self. The Hawaiian cultural-based healing process will help workshop participants to: value self-worth, self-confidence, and self-esteem; remind themselves why they are in their fields; and be positive and effective service providers. “In order to understand and care for others, you need to understand and know how to take care of yourself,” said Auntie Aloha. “Ho‘oponopono will assure and remind you of the essential qualities you possess and/or have learned while attaining your position as a professional service provider.” According to Auntie Aloha, a positive and effective service provider “nana ka maka” (observes with the eyes), “ho‘olohe ka pepeiao” (listens with the ears), “pa‘a ka waha” (shuts the mouth), and “hana ka lima” (works with the hands). “Service providers also know how to make clients feel special and important because they know that they are special and important—and that empowerment comes from within,” she said. “They are also non-judgmental, unbiased, empathetic, and firm.” Allysyn “Auntie Aloha” Bezilla was born and raised in Keaukaha to Albert Keokialii Ahuna and Eleanor Kalawai‘akamali‘iwahineli‘ili‘i Simeona Ahuna. She comes from a family of 9 siblings and has been married for 35 years to George Andrew Bezilla, with whom she has 5 children and 7 grandchildren. Auntie Aloha is currently a SKIP Facilitator at Keiki O Ka Aina Family Learning Center in Hilo. She is also a lecturer for the Human Services department at Hawai‘i Community College, teaching “Introduction to Ho‘oponopono.” Tuition for Ho‘oponopono Begins With Me: A Workshop for Service Providers is $75. Group…

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Are you interested in mediation, therapeutic jurisprudence and application in restorative justice? This event, which will be held on April 23, 2014 from 9:00am to 11:30 am is Free and open to the public. Reserve your spot today. To RSVP and for more information click here

On March 21, 2014 you can learn more about mediating District Court Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO’s). This workshop is Free for active Mediation Center of the Pacific (MCP) Mediators. District Court Judge Hillary Gangnes will make a presentation on the referral of TRO cases for mediation at MCP. Topics usually included are: The court process for obtaining a TRO Which cases are referred to MCP What the court would like to see in mediated agreements For details, see the attached flyer. If you are interested to attend, please RSVP – call (808) 521-6767 – by Thursday March 13th. Light refreshments will be provided.