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Advanced Mediation Practice Techniques for Handling Righteously Indignant Parties and Lawyers Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 at the Hawai`i Supreme Court Conference Room 2nd Floor Ali`iolani Hale, 417 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Room 207 Reception 8:30 a.m. • Workshop 9 a.m. – Noon Featured Speakers: Claudia Bernard, Chief Mediator, US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and Howard Herman, Director, ADR Program, US District Court for the Northern District of California Two of the most nationally and internationally experienced and respected mediators and mediation teachers and trainers have graciously agreed to share their wisdom, insights and thoughts on the best practices, tools and tips on how to make the most effective and constructive possible use of mediation to resolve cases and conflicts, for attorneys, mediators and those associated with parties who are repeatedly involved in mediations. This program will combine speaker presentations with very interactive discussion that will enable attendees to raise questions, experiences, and thoughts on making the best use of the opportunities mediation makes possible. Registration: Contact Lynn Honda at (808) 439-8600 by Wednesday October 12, 2016. Space is limited. $45 General admission $35 Members of sponsoring organizations, government attorneys, state employees, and faculty $10 Students Cash or check only. Payable to: HSBA-ADR Section Mail to: Crumpton Collaborative Solutions, TOPA Financial Ctr., Fort Street Tower, 745 Fort Street, Ste. 702, Honolulu, HI 96813 NO REGISTRATION ON SITE. PRE-REGISTERED CHECK-IN ONLY AT THE DOOR. No exchange of money on site. Registration fees are to defray speaker expenses and do not benefit the State Judiciary or sponsoring organizations. Co-Sponsored by: Hawai`i State Bar Association (HSBA), Alternative Dispute Resolution Section; HSBA Litigation Section, and HSBA Appellate Section; The Hawai`i State Judiciary Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution; The Association for Conflict Resolution-Hawai`i, and The Mediation Center of the Pacific To request disability-related accommodations,…

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Thursday, September 15, 2016 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Free (walk ins welcome) Office of the Prosecuting Attorney 655 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720 “One of the greatest challenges and ‘secrets’ addressed by most of the thinkers and philosophical systems from ancient to modern times is the ‘reconciliation of opposites,’” says Phillip.  “Simply put: How do I, who see the world from one angle of vision, truly speak with you, who see it from the opposite angle?  The answer to this question speaks to harmony within all relationships–personal, professional, and community.” Phillip Jones, MA, LMHC, is an author, psychotherapist, hospice spiritual counselor and rites of passage facilitator.  After working as an engineer, Philip lived and studied for over a decade as a Hindu monk.  Over the last 18 years, he has helped young people navigate the passage to adulthood, adults transition through midlife crises, and hospice patients traverse the ‘last rite of passage.’  Phillip and his wife lead retreats to sacred sites around the world.

Learn Basic Mediation Skills Starting the Saturday, September 10 Hilo, Hawai‘i – August 23, 2016 – Want to learn how to peacefully resolve conflicts?  Then join Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center for fall “Basic Mediation Training” in Hilo.  Facilitated by Diane Petropulos and Catherine Lampton, the training spans two consecutive weekends, September 10, 11, 17, and 18. 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,” 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. “This training is perfect for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively personally and professionally, become a better negotiator and problem-solver, and increase your value in the workplace,” Mitchell stated. “We invite people from all walks of life to join us.  No particular background or personality is needed—all are welcome.” Upon successful completion of the training, participants may apply to join Ku‘ikahi’s apprenticeship program. “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,” said Mitchell.  “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.” Tuition for the 4-day training is $295.  Group discounts and scholarships are available.  To register or apply for a scholarship, contact…

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Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 6:00 am, Hawai‘i Time Learn how arbitration tasks typically done face to face can now easily be done online, resulting in considerable time and cost savings. This free 30-min webinar will be presented by Thomas P. Valenti, in conjunction with Giuseppe Leone, founder of Virtual Mediation Lab, a project sponsored by ACR Hawaii. Mr. Valenti is an Attorney, Arbitrator, Facilitator and Trainer. His law practice has included representing many clients in arbitration. In addition he served as an Arbitrator on panels with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) as well as serving as a public arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He is also a Chartered Arbitrator with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). You will walk thru a typical arbitration – from beginning to end – and learn how some tasks can be performed more efficiently online, especially in complex and international cases. This webinar: >> Is intended for arbitrators, parties and their legal representatives >> Can be joined by PC, MAC, iPad, iPhone, Android tablet or smartphone To register, click here.

Learn Basic Mediation Skills Starting September 10 Hilo, Hawai‘i – August 23, 2016 – Want to learn how to peacefully resolve conflicts?  Then join Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center for fall “Basic Mediation Training” in Hilo.  Facilitated by Diane Petropulos and Catherine Lampton, the training spans two consecutive weekends, September 10, 11, 17, and 18. 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,” 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. “This training is perfect for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively personally and professionally, become a better negotiator and problem-solver, and increase your value in the workplace,” Mitchell stated. “We invite people from all walks of life to join us.  No particular background or personality is needed—all are welcome.” Upon successful completion of the training, participants may apply to join Ku‘ikahi’s apprenticeship program. “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,” said Mitchell.  “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.” Tuition for the 4-day training is $295.  Group discounts and scholarships are available.  To register or apply for a scholarship, contact…

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From Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center:  Tomorrow’s (August 18) free Brown Bag hosted by the Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center from 12 noon to 1 pm in the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney at 655 Kilauea Avenue in Hilo will also be available by conference call for up to 10 participants.  This month’s speaker is Joan Shafer on “Working with Employee Recognition – The Linchpin Value for Cultural Transformation in Your Organization.” A ShoreTel conference call has been created for this conference.  Use the following number to join the call: +1 (808) 934-3678 Enter the access code below followed by # key: Participant code: 25704621 Mobile Auto Dial: VoIP: voip://+18089343678;25704621# iOS devices: +1 (808) 934-3678,25704621 and press # Other devices: +1 (808) 934-3678×25704621# Call Julie Mitchell at 808-985-9248 if you encounter any problems connecting. Joan Shafer is a recognized expert on ’employee recognition’ – a topic she has been researching and working with organizations on for the past 19 years.  She is a renowned speaker and trains management teams on how to strengthen their capability with employee recognition. Ku‘ikahi’s Brown Bag Lunch Series is free and open to the public.  In-person 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.” This lunch-and-learn series is made possible thanks in part to funding from the Atherton Family Foundation.  For more information, contact Ku‘ikahi Administrative & Program Assistant Jenifer Aveiro at 935-7844 x 1 or jenifer@hawaiimediation.org.  Or visit www.hawaiimediation.org.