Presentation Objectives In practicing the 4-step model of Compassionate Communication, you will learn how to: Break patterns of thinking that lead to arguments Transform conflict into mutually-satisfying outcomes Move beyond power struggles to cooperation and trust About Lisa Jacobs Lisa Jacobs is an attorney who has been licensed to practice law in Hawaii for the past 20 years. She found her calling as a Collaborative Attorney and Mediator and opened her own firm, called Better Way Divorce, also known as Pono Divorce, where she devotes 100 percent of her practice using non-adversarial approaches to assist couples to arrive at full and sustainable agreements. She achieves this by addressing the emotional and financial needs of the entire family, rather than pitting parties against one another, and engages with collaborative professionals with specialties in counseling and financial planning to reach the best outcomes for the entire family. Lisa also serves as a Mediator for the Mediation Center of the Pacific and on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution. When and Where When: Friday, October 17, 2014, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Where: Happiness U., 560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 117A (in the back of the building), Honolulu, HI 96817 How to Sign Up Seating is limited. Registration for this event is closed.
In honor of Conflict Resolution Day 2014, Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is hosting an Open House from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2014. Free and open to the public, the event will take place at The Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Suite PH 1014 B-2. For more information, call (808) 935-7844 or visit their website
As indicated in this Huffingtonpost article written by Prof. Stephen Henry Fox, on September 28, 2014 Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, M.A., Ph.D. and ACR Hawaii board member Dr. Kerrie Urosevich, M.A., Ph.D. will present their ideas about building a more peaceful world at TEDxMaui at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. For more information and tickets to the event go to TEDxMaui.com Ceeds of Peace Project – 6-Min Video Ceeds of Peace Project – 2014 Flyer
ACR President Cheryl Jamison wrote: ~~~ Over the past year, we have seen two major sports franchises – the NFL and NBA – dealing with large scale public controversies. These are organizations that need help from conflict resolution experts. Read on
Attend a free public forum and brown bag lunch sponsored by the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution. Legal Aid Society of Hawaii’s Self Help Centers: Helping the People of Hawaii Meet Their Legal Needs Only one in five low and moderate income Hawaii residents have their legal needs met. Self-help services offer a low cost way to make the legal system less intimidating and more accessible. Sergio Alcubilla, Director of External Relations, and Elsie von Dohlen, Director of Grants Management, Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, will discuss the Hawaii Self-Help Interactive Forms Project and the Access to Justice Rooms and Court Self-Help Centers, resources designed to expand access to justice. When: Thursday, October 9, 2014 – Noon to 1:00pm Where: Aliiolani Hale, 417 South King Street – Multi-purpose Room 101 – Honolulu. To view and print the CADR flyer click here and for more information call (808) 539-4237.
On October 17, 2014 Peter Adler will give an overview of the Joint Fact Finding process that can be used as a tool by MCP mediators. Negotiated Joint Fact Finding is a proven method for moving towards cooperative solutions. Peter Adler, PhD has written extensively in the field of mediation and conflict resolution. His specialty is multi-party negotiation and problem solving. When and Where Friday, October 17, 5:30 – 7:00 pm – Mediation Center of the Pacific – Kukui Center Conference Room – 245 N. Kukui Street, Suite 103 For more information click here
ACR Hawaii and the Hawaii State Bar Association ADR Section present Collaborative Law in Hawaii: Conscious Uncoupling and More with Lisa Jacobs, Monica Jennings, and Melissa Lindsay Come hear about the growth of Collaborative Law locally, with the focus being implementation of Collaborative Divorce Interdisciplinary Team Practice, from the experiences and perspectives of a Collaborative Attorney (Lisa Jacobs), a Financial Neutral (Monica Jennings), and a Mental Health Professional (Melissa Lindsay). The contributions and efforts of these Collaborative Professionals and others are demonstrating that the term “Collaborative Divorce” need not be an oxymoron, but an innovative, civil method of conflict resolution. There will also be brief discussion on how the use of Collaborative Law could be expanded to handle additional types of cases beyond family law. Presentation Objectives The basics of Collaborative Law, within the divorce context: What it is, how it works, and when will it work most effectively. How the various roles of the Collaborative Professionals provide the emotional, financial, and legal support that divorcing families need for the best and most durable outcomes. Ideas on broadening the use of Collaborative Law to incorporate handling additional types of disputes where the parties seek constructive, respectful resolution in order to maintain an ongoing relationship with each other. About the Presenters Lisa Jacobs is an attorney who has been licensed to practice law in Hawaii for the past 20 years. She found her calling as a Collaborative Attorney and Mediator and opened her own firm, called Better Way Divorce, also known as Pono Divorce, where she passionately devotes 100 percent of her practice using non-adversarial approaches to assist couples to arrive at full and sustainable agreements. Lisa is a member of the Collaborative Divorce Hawaii Practice Group, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and the ADR, Family Law, and Hawaii Women…
The Matsunaga Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, in partnership with the ADR Section of the Hawaii State Bar Association, the Association for Conflict Resolution Hawaii Chapter, and the Mediation Center of the Pacific, presents a free webinar titled “Technology Tools for Conflict Resolution Professionals”. DESCRIPTION Looking for ways to enhance collaborative processes? Reduce paper waste? Increase efficiency? Encourage equal participation? In recent years, a number of useful online tools and apps have been developed that you can incorporate into your work as a conflict resolution professional. However, with the sheer number of tools available, it is sometimes difficult to know which to choose and how to best apply them. This webinar will give an overview and demo of some of the most powerful tools available for streamlining internal team communication and engaging stakeholders and participants. There will be a limited number of spots available to participate in the webinar face-to-face at the Mediation Center for the Pacific. If you would like to attend the live event, be sure to register as soon as possible – spots are available on a first-come-first-serve basis only. HOW TO REGISTER/PARTICIPATE Virtual participants will need to download Zoom for the device they will be using to access the webinar. Please go to this website to download the software. An email will be sent to all registered participants one week prior to the webinar with the link to the Zoom meeting room, and it will be sent out again the day before (October 14). The deadline to register is Monday, October 13, 2014. To register for this webinar, please click here or go to this URL WHEN AND WHERE Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 – Time: 11:30am-1:00pm HST (2:30-4:00pm PDT / 5:30-7:00pm EDT) Please Note – A second interactive demonstration will take place on Thursday, October…
Since its inception more than twelve years ago, the First Circuit Family Court’s Divorce Law in Hawaii program has been presented to the public during the lunch hour on a monthly basis, and August 28, 2014 marked the 150th presentation of this educational program. Read on
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