May 24, 2016, 8:00 am Hawai‘i time Presented by D.G. Mawn In collaboration with the International Section of the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR), The Community Section of the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR), and The National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM) Session Description: “Our own culture is like the air we breathe, while another culture is like water — and it takes special skills to be able to survive in both elements.” Hofstede (2010). As seasoned professionals, we are aware of the complexity that culture brings to the table, and of the need to listen and learn as we facilitate the mediation process. To balance the need to be impartial and yet create a safe environment, to be neutral and yet trustworthy we need to appreciate how our experiences, attitudes and behaviors can impact our ability to be received in a manner that invites trust, allowing others to hear us and for us to accept what we hear from others. This presentation will blend the basic tenants of Cultural Intuitiveness™ into the webinar focusing on the need to recognize that culture, if not the heart of the conflict, is a major driver in exasperating the conflict. Our culture anchors for each of us what we see and then how we experience and react to the world around us. The key is to work to minimize the impact of our individual culture while allowing ourselves to appreciate and accept—while not requiring that we understand or agree with–what we hear from others. The participants will dialogue about: what is culture; Why should mediators care about culture; How cultural values are expressed through symbols, heroes and rituals.; and How culture impacts on your worldview and perceptions. Presenter Bio: G. Mawn holds an M.A. in religious studies with a concentration in counseling and a J.D….
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This exciting training opportunity is brought to you through a collaboration between the Werner Institute at Creighton University and the Association for Conflcit Resolution (ACR). The Child-Centered Continuum Model (CCCM) is a four-level skills-based approach that ensures children’s concerns will be included in mediation/ADR processes. Learn when and how to safely include children. This training is for: Lawyers, Parenting coordinators, Mediators, Mental Health Practitioners, Judges, Legislators, Policy Makers, Educators. When and Where: June 6 & 7 from 9am – 5pm on the Creighton Campus in Omaha, NE. Registration Information: Early registration: ACR Members: $450; Non-Members: $550. Early registration ends May 8. Regular registration: ACR Members: $550; Non-Members: $650 For Registration and Further Information: Instructors: Lorri Yasenik Ph.D., RSW, CPT-S, RPT-S (Canada) Lorri Yasenik is a Registered Family Mediator, Registered Parenting Coordinator-Arbitrator, Registered Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist and Child Specialist based in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Lorri provides child psychotherapy and play therapy and is the Co- Director of Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute. She delivers national and international training related to children’s issues and specialized child and play therapies. Her doctorate dissertation focused on “Including the Voices of Children of Separation and Divorce in the Legal System”. Jon Graham B.A (Psych), B.Com, LLB, Grad Dip Family Dispute Res (Australia) Jon Graham is a Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (Family Mediator) based in Sydney Australia. Jon has qualifications in law, psychology and commerce as well as post- graduate qualifications in Family Mediation. Jon combines over 20 years of clinical experience with families affected by separation and divorce with a substantial training calendar across Australia. Jon is the Clinical Director of the Institute of Specialist Dispute Resolution, a provider of tailored family dispute resolution processes for families presenting with complex issues. The Institute also provides training and clinical supervision for mediators in Australia.
The time for the Hawai‘i Civil Rights Mediation Training by the Mediation Center of the Pacific and the Hawai‘i Civil Rights Commission has been changed to 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The training will be conducted on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the Hawai‘i Supreme Court, Ali‘iolani Hale, 417 South King Street , Room 101, 1st floor.
From the Virtual Mediation Lab by Giuseppe Leone: Monday, May 16, 2016 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm Eastern Time Cynthia Morton and Kristen Woodward will present How to Launch a Successful Peer Mediation Program, a FREE webinar sponsored by the National Association of Peer Program Professionals and the Online Peer Mediation Platform, a 2-year project funded by the JAMS Foundation. Both presenters have extensive experience in peer mediation. During this webinar, they will discuss step-by-step all factors that schools need to consider in order to launch a successful peer mediation program. PRESENTERS Cynthia Morton is the co-coordinator of the Online Peer Mediation Platform. She is the past chair of the Association for Conflict Resolution Education, Research and Training Section and a current board member of the National Association of Peer Program Professionals. Currently, she coordinates a blended countywide peer mediation program. Kristen Woodward serves as the Conflict Resolution Education Specialist for Fairfax County Schools in Fairfax, VA. She is also a team member/trainer for the Online Peer Mediation Platform. She has facilitated over 500 hours of training including Mediation and Restorative Justice as well as consulting with several schools in the issues regarding staff and student conflicts. AGENDA What Peer Mediation Means Peer Mediation Standards – Why They Are So Important Before You Begin, Think About… The Key Role of the Peer Mediation Coordinator Responsibilities of the Peer Mediation Coordinator How to Select a Peer Mediation Theoretical Model Structure of a Peer Mediation Program Scheduling Models Types of Disputes That Can (or Cannot) Be Mediated Length of Training by Level Ethical Principles Evaluation Where to Find Additional Information on Peer Mediation How Online Technology Can Add Value to a Peer Mediation Program Q&A Visit the Virtual Mediation Lab website for free online registration
Interested in honing your professional skills? The Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine School of Law, offers two Professional Skills Programs in 2016: June 23-25 in Malibu, CA, and October 27-29 in Nashville, TN. The Program in Malibu presently offers these courses: “STAR” – A Systematic Approach to Mediation Strategies Advanced Mediation: Skills and Techniques Family Law Mediation – When Time is Not on Your Side Mediating Complex Construction Disputes Strategic Negotiation Skills Using Practical Tools of Mindful Awareness to Improve the Work and Lives of Lawyers, Mediators, Negotiators, Judges, Arbitrators, and Managers Preventing Bad Settlement Decisions and Impasse: Using Brain Science, Game Theory, Animated Communication, and Micro-Interventions Elder Care Mediation “You’re Fired!” Resolving Workplace Disputes through Mediation and Other ADR Processes Conflict Resolution Consulting: Using Mediation to Improve Organizational Communications, Conflict Coaching, Team Building, Leadership, Change and Systems Design Public Sector Mediation: Skills and Drills The Art of Facilitating Dynamic and Difficult Groups Special course offering this year Acquiring Wealth, Power, and Success, Morally and Ethically The Program in Nashville presently offers these courses: “STAR” – A Systematic Approach to Mediation Strategies “You’re Fired!” Resolving Workplace Disputes through Mediation and Other ADR Processes Strategic Negotiation Skills Congregational Peacemaking: Managing Conflict and Congregational Change Preventing Bad Settlement Decisions and Impasse: Using Brain Science, Game Theory, Animated Communication, and Micro-Interventions Family Law Mediation: When Time is Not on Your Side Practical Mindfulness: Clear and Calm in the Heat of Conflict Advanced Mediation: Skills and Techniques Apology, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation
The next ACR Hawai‘i Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 11:30 am -1:00 pm. Board meetings are open for attendance by all ACR-Hawai‘i members. Please contact Lisa Jacobs at Lisa@PonoDivorce.com by Wednesday, May 11, 2016 if you are interested in attending the meeting.
The Online Peer Mediation Platform (OPMP) is looking to partner with qualified trainers and/or mediation centers with experience in middle and high school peer mediation training. If you are qualified and interested, you are invited to complete and submit the online application form. If your application is accepted, you may attend an informational webinar on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, 1-2 pm Hawaii Time, when the project will be explained in more detail. The Online Peer Mediation Platform (OPMP) is an innovative 2-year project sponsored by the JAMS Foundation, currently managed by the National Association of Peer Program Professionals and previously managed by the Association for Conflict Resolution Education, Research and Training Section.
The non-profit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center announced a free talk on April 21 as part of their “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” Brown Bag Lunch Series. Talks are Third Thursdays from 12 noon to 1 pm in the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney at 655 Kilauea Avenue in Hilo. This month’s speaker is Tracie White on the topic “Personal Accountability: Managing Your Energies, Priorities, and Reputation.” “Managing your energies, priorities, and reputation is the path to fulfilling your life goals,” says White. “This is your life. There is no one more important to be personally accountable to than you. Your complete commitment for yourself is best built on a clear vision of things that truly matter and you have the greatest passion for.” Ku‘ikahi’s Brown Bag Lunch Series is free and open to the public. 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 Program Coordinator Gail Takaki at 935-7844 x 9 or gail@hawaiimediation.org. Or visit www.hawaiimediaiton.org.
Learn Myers-Briggs to Better Understand Yourself and Others The non-profit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is pleased to present “Myers-Briggs: To Better Understand Yourself and Others” with Joan Shafer. This community workshop will take place on Friday, April 29 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the YWCA at 145 Ululani Street in Hilo. “The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is the most widely used personality assessment in the world,” said Shafer. “It reveals why you and others behave as you do and how to communicate and interact more effectively with your family, friends, and co-workers.” Joan Shafer is a management consultant and group facilitator who specializes in the design, delivery, and implementation of personal growth, leadership development, team cohesion, and transformation programs for corporations and senior executives. Tuition for “Myers-Briggs” is $60, which includes MBTI assessment. Register prior to April 25, 2016 to complete required online MBTI assessment prior to the workshop. Group discounts and partial scholarships are available. To register, contact Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center Administrative & Program Assistant Jenifer Aveiro at (808) 935-7844 x 1 or jenifer@hawaiimediation.org.
If you’re struggling with the demands of aging and caregiving, worrying how best to manage your Kupuna’s needs and providers, or facing family crisis and conflicts over caregiving issues and finances, this luncheon may provide what you need. Speakers (Liz Nelson, Dew-Anne Langcaon, and Tracey Wiltgen) will share their wisdom and insights from decades of work on these issues. Meet some of the movers-and-shakers in Hawaii who can help you assure that your loved ones receive the care they need. Register online: Attend Live In-Person: https://hsba.org/HSBA/News___Events/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=16LS_HWLNA&WebsiteKey=11fe7c6a-afa1-44dc-868d-d7d25627e91f Attend Via Live Webcast: https://hsba.org/HSBA/News___Events/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=16LW_HWLNA&WebsiteKey=11fe7c6a-afa1-44dc-868d-d7d25627e91f Non-HSBA members are welcome to attend in person, please email cle@hsba.org to RSVP *Please be advised that this program has not been approved for CLE.