ACR HAWAII and the HAWAII STATE BAR ASSOCIATION ADR SECTION present The Road to Forgiveness and the Mediator’s Role on the Journey Seminar Presented by Lou Chang Lou Chang serves as an independent and neutral mediator and arbitrator for business, commercial, design & construction, labor-management, employment, franchise, real estate, insurance, probate, family business, personal injury and civil disputes. Recognized by his peers and colleagues as one of the “Best Lawyers” and “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Lou Chang’s Teaching Experience Adjunct Faculty/Lecturer at the Matsunaga Institute for Peace, Negotiation, Mediation Skills and Advanced Facilitation and Mediation, Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution program. Adjunct Professor/Lecturer: Wm. S. Richardson School of Law, Mediation and Advocacy. 2005, School of Architecture, Conflict Management for Design Professionals, University of Hawaii, Manoa. Faculty trainer of Arbitrators and/or mediators for the American Arbitration Association, Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution, The Accord Group, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Hawaii State and Federal Courts, Australian Commercial Disputes Centre, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, Subordinate Court-Singapore, Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration, Supreme Court of the Republic of Palau and others. On the panels of the Dispute Prevention & Resolution, Inc., American Arbitration Association (Mediation, Construction, Commercial, Large Complex Case Panel, Labor), Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, The Accord Group, Hawaii Labor Relations Board, Bankruptcy Court Mediation Panel (Hawaii) and other local, national and international organizations. Learning Objectives Understanding the different motivations leading to forgiveness Determining the ethical limits to motivating forgiveness in mediation of conflict Examining ways to motivate act of forgiveness where determined appropriate PLEASE NOTE Due to unforeseen circumstances, this seminar will be held Saturday, June 28, 2014. For more information and to register online, click here
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Under the Mediation Moon A Benefit to Support the Mediation Center of the Pacific Join The Mediation Center of the Pacific for an elegant evening under the moon with: Delectable Dishes; Fine Wine; and Collaborative Camaraderie Wine and Spirit Silent Auction featuring treasures from near and far donations from private collections and travels abroad Pay tribute to three mediation leaders in Hawaii: Linda Colburn James K. Hoenig, J.D., Ph.D. The Honolulu Board of Realtors When: Saturday, May 3, 2014 5:00 – 6:00pm Special Reception and Planetarium Viewing – VIP Tables only 6:00 – 8:30pm General Seating Where: The Great Lawn at Bishop Museum – 1525 Bernice Street – Honolulu RSVP by April 11, 2014 – Call (808) 521-6767 or fill out and mail the MCP Flyer
The Second International Conference on Conflict Resolution will take place in Santa Fe, Argentina on May 22-23, 2014. The Association for Conflict Resolution is one of the co-organizers of the conference. For further information about the conference, please visit the conference web page. Walter Wright, Co-Chair ACR International Expansion Group
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…
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.
The Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution 2014 training schedule includes the following trainings: Better Meeting Management Handling Difficult Situations in the Workplace Mediation Skills More Handling Difficult Situations in the Workplace Negotiation Skills Neutral Language Working It Out: Skills for Dispute Resolution For more information and to register online click here
The ACR Elder and Family Section 2014 Retreat will be held October 10-11, 2014 in Cincinnati, Ohio in conjunction with ACR’s Annual Conference. The purpose of the Retreat is to provide advance practitioners in areas dealing with issues that affect elders and family an opportunity to connect and learn in a relaxing environment. The event organizers are currently looking for proposals for a 90 minute session, which meet the following criteria: Engage Experienced Mediators Focus in-depth discussion Provide opportunities for creativity Inspire new approaches Allow for a creative exploration of self Crosses both elder and family issues Intergenerational issues Each proposal should contain the following: Title 75 word description which can be used in the program, if selected Outline What will be the take away for participants? Presenter(s) contact information including name, address, phone and email address A biography demonstrating expertise in the area of the proposal The names and contact information for two references Deadline for submission is February 17, 2014. Proposals and/or questions should be submitted to: Zena Zumeta: zzumeta@igc.org Sue Bronson: sbronson@wi.rr.com
This 1-hour hands-on training for ACR Hawaii members is presented by Giuseppe Leone, founder of Virtual Mediation Lab, an online mediation project sponsored by ACR Hawaii, and is based on his experience running: More than 100 online mediation simulations of commercial, family, workplace and International disputes With mediators from 30 countries Connected with their PC, Mac, Ipad, Iphone or Android device Participants Will Learn What Makes Online Mediation Similar to – and Different from – Face-to-Face Mediation Live demo of Online Mediation with Info Sharing (Pictures, Documents and Video); Annotation; and Online Whiteboard 3 Benefits of Online Mediation What You Need to Do Before an Online Mediation Begins Which Cases are Suitable for Online Mediation How to Integrate Online and Face-to-Face Mediation Mediation Skills and Experience vs Technology How to Choose a Video Conferencing Software for Your Online Mediation Practice Q&A Time Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from Noon to 1:00pm Hawaii Time. Requirements: Basic or advanced mediation training Fast internet connection A PC, Mac, Ipad, Iphone or Android Device Max. 6 Participants (ACR Hawaii Members) In order to make this online training as interactive as possible, seating is limited to only 6 participants, who are required to be current ACR Hawaii members. FREE Video Recording After February 18, 2014, ACR Hawaii members who could not attend this event “LIVE” will receive its video recording.