Author: Owen Tamamoto

From Ku’ikahi Mediation Center: In Basic Mediation Training, participants learn a variety of approaches for dealing with people in conflict–through lecture, group discussion, hands-on exercises, and mediation simulations. 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. 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. All of our mediators are professionally trained volunteers who donate their time to help people find their own best solutions to a wide variety of issues. Since we rely on this exceptional pool of volunteers to provide mediation services, we continually seek out potential new Apprentice Mediators from the community at large. Basic Mediation Training is a prerequisite. Our next basic training is scheduled for September 23, 24, 30, October 1, 2017. Basic Training 2017 – Event Flyer (click to download) Basic Training 2017 – Application (click to download) If you are interested in taking our Basic Training Email us at jenifer@hawaiimediation.org or call us at (808) 935-7844 x 1.

From Giuseppe Leone: Integrative Mediation (IM) is a pioneering approach to conflict resolution that pairs a conflict resolution professional with a psychotherapist or mental health professional to address all aspects of a dispute: legal, financial, psychological — and emotional. By addressing the underlying emotional issues of the parties, IM seeks to improve the odds of a more efficient, cost-effective process and the achievement of a deeper, more lasting resolution. The pairings may consist of a lawyer, financial planner, or mediator working alongside a mental health professional. Using this holistic approach, parties in conflict are far more likely to resolve their legal, business, and/or family disputes quickly and in a more rational and sustainable manner. In this webinar, Kathleen Adams, LCSW outlines the foundational theory of IM and spells out the advantages and limitations of shared conflict resolution. She shares real-world examples of IM-based resolutions and data that support this approach. Who should attend: >> Professionals who believe that no conflict is fully resolved until the underlying emotional conflicts have been addressed >> Mediators working to enhance and expand their practice >> Attorneys, psychotherapists and other professionals seeking to create professional relationships outside of their domain Hosted by Virtual Mediation Lab, this free 1-hour webinar is sponsored by the Association for Conflict Resolution Family Section. When: September 20, 2017 8:00am Hawaii Time. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Registration: For more information and to register online click here https://goo.gl/LnwUx9

Thursday, August 10, 2017: Ku’ikahi Mediation Center presents COMMUNICATING NEEDS TO FAMILY & SERVICE PROVIDERS: A Workshop for Caregivers of Adults (age 60+). Facilitated by Elizabeth Kent, this workshop takes place from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm in Hilo (also being offered on Friday, August 11 in Kona via West Hawai’i Mediation Center). Caring for an older adult is all about communication. You need to talk with them about the changes in their lives-health, finances, living situation, legal documents, and more. And you need to talk with family members and service providers about changing roles, making decisions, and shifting responsibilities. People can be sensitive and defensive about these issues. In this interactive workshop, learn some powerful communication tools that mediators use to promote understanding. Topics include: careful listening to discover why something is important to another person; the importance of “how” a message is said as well as “what” is said; verbal and non-verbal components of messages; and how to ask effective questions and keep conversations focused. Suggested contribution is $20. For more info, call Majidah at 935-7844 x 3 or email majidah@hawaiimediation.org.(Click here to View the Event Flyer) Thursday, August 17, 2017: Ku’ikahi Mediation Center hosts the “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” FREE BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES. Held monthly on Third Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney at 655 Kilauea Avenue in Hilo. 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.” Free and open to the public. For more info, call Majidah at 935-7844 x 3 or email majidah@hawaiimediation.org.

September 25, 2017 1132 Bishop Street, Room 601 Honolulu, HI 96813 Session 1: 3:00pm-4:30pm Personal Branding for Today’s Practitioners and Facilitators Personal branding is important when looking for a job, starting a business, or changing careers. This presentation provides tips and techniques to help define your personal brand. In this Workshop, you will learn how to build and promote the online and ‘offline’ elements of your brand and how to effectively represent both your company and yourself while talking to potential clients. You will takeaway the following: Ways to identify and articulate what differentiates you from the rest Understand your unique strengths and brand key words Build an impactful and positive online presence Effective networking techniques to promote your brand Session 1 flyer Session 2: 5:00pm-6:30pm Your Secret to Break-Away Success “What You Need to Know about Creating a Lean Start Up Business”  In this workshop you will learn several essential principles that you must practice as an entrepreneur throughout your business life if you are to achieve maximum success. During this presentation, Tim will give you the “down in the trenches knowledge” you need to succeed and will cover some of the fundamentals of what you need to do in order to thrive! You will learn the following: Business Plan Financial Model Sales Pitch *** Both sessions will be recorded and made available to registered attendees. *** Session 2 flyer About the Presenter: Tim Caminos is a Hawaii based entrepreneur, owner and Chief Executive Geek at SuperGeeks, an IT & securities company and has interests in RankHI, a digital marketing agency, BitHut.com, a premium website hosting service, BizGym.com, business strategy software and LeiHut.com, an online store of Hawaii products. With over fifteen years experience in strategy, business development, and alliance building, he has helped those he works with achieve…

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Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Noon-1:30pm Ali‘iolani Hale, Conference Room 101 417 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 The Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act, Act 113, 2017 Hawaii State Legislature, authorizes the use of arbitration to resolve certain family law and child-related disputes. The new law holds wide-ranging potential to change many aspects of current family law practice. Come and benefit from the insights of a distinguished panel of family law and conflict resolution practitioners as they highlight the more salient points of this brand new measure! Panelists: Elizabeth Kent Honorable Michael Town (Ret.) Jim Hoenig Thomas D. Farrell About the Panelists Register Facebook Co-sponsored By: Hawaii State Judiciary Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution Hawaii State Bar Association – ADR Section

By the Mediation Center of the Pacific: Aloha Mediators, We hope you are all having a wonderful summer; mahalo for continuing to mediate despite your busy schedules! We wanted to let you know that there are a few more trainings and events scheduled for this year, including: FACILITATION TRAINING – MCP Volunteers Only Saturday, August 12 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MEDIATOR BROWN BAG – MCP Volunteers Only Wednesday, September 20 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ADVANCED MEDIATION TRAINING – 3-day Training Open to the Public Thursday, November 2, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 3, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 5:00 p.m. MEDIATOR BROWN BAG – MCP Volunteers Only  Wednesday, November 15 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION & HOLIDAY GATHERING – All Mediators & Supporters Friday, December 8 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Seating for the trainings are limited so if you are interested, be sure to sign up right away! Any mediators interested in becoming involved with our Kupuna Pono program should sign up for the Facilitation Training, even if you haven’t had the chance to take Elder or Family Conference Training yet. This training will be conducted at the University of Hawaii and we will be sending out additional details soon. Please let us know if you have any questions! Mahalo, The MCP Team The Mediation Center of the Pacific, Inc. 245 N. Kukui Street, Suite 206 Honolulu, Hawaii  96817 Ph: (808) 521-6767 | Fax: (808) 538-1454 Email: mcpadmin@mediatehawaii.org Website: www.mediatehawaii.org

Maui County Business Resource Center Maui Mall, 70 E. Ka’ahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732 Noon, July 14, 2017  By Dr. Saul Larner: One of the most complicated issues in divorce pertains to Business Succession.  Unfortunately, it is the least area of divorce which is brought to  mediation.  Today with the complications in business succession and the changing tax rules, this is an area which the legal profession must pay attention to and  consider mediation as a logical and effective alternative. We begin with an introduction as to the problems and importance of mediation which face clients in the areas of business succession and divorce.  We then discuss why one should consideration in consideration of the fact that Hawaii is a distributive state. Following this are substantive and finite points exhibited in order to be most effective in mediation in this area.  Featured are The Larner Pyramid and The Larner Grid.  These graphic illustrations highlight the protocol for mediation and how this method of dispute resolution is clearly impartial.  The methodology used in transiting from a collaborate approach to a more directive approach to accelerate the potential to bring the matters to an earlier conclusion. We then discuss the procedures. We start with the importance of the pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.  Emphasized is the importance of having a business evaluation prepared and what the reasons are.  Following this are alternative tax structures and other considerations. The basic seminar will end with a short question and answer session. After the general audience leaves, there will be a 30 minute additional session to facilitate the requirement for a  2 hour cle credit for those who have remained.  Following this, I will after the short question and answer period remain to answer additional questions which is often lengthy. However, this will not enter into…

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