Workshop
“Conflict Resolution: Reframing Problems in Order to Find Solutions”
with Kimberly Dark
Saturday, January 14, 2017
9:00 am to 1:00 p.m.
$50 (Pre-registration required)
Group discounts & partial scholarships available
HCC, Building 288, Room 103
200 W. Kawili Street, Hilo, HI 96720
This half-day workshop focuses on understanding and practicing the skill of reframing contentious, position-based statements into neutral language that helps everyone think more clearly and develop possible solutions.
“We’ll begin by examining the causes of conflict and how language can help individuals avoid conflict in a variety of settings,” says Kimberly. “Then we’ll focus on turning complaints into issues–the skill of reframing and paraphrasing.”
These skills can be used at home as well as in the workplace, schools, associations, meetings, and more. To register, contact Jenifer at 935-7844 x 1 or jenifer@hawaiimediation.org.
Free Brown Bag Lunch Talk
“Brilliant Bystander Facilitation: How to Help in Group Situations”
with Kimberly Dark
Thursday, January 19, 2017
12:00 pm to 1:00 p.m.
Free (walk-ins welcome)
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney
655 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720
“Have a positive influence on the way things are done in a meeting or group even if you are not the ‘official’ facilitator,” says Kimberly. “By learning the skills of the ‘brilliant bystander,’ you can re-route conflict into useful discussion, restore fairness in power struggles, and encourage others to participate.” In this talk, explore the reasons people stay silent even though they know someone needs to speak up… and how to help.
Kimberly Dark consulted in conflict resolution and facilitation for over 20 years. She completed mediator certification with National Conflict Resolution Center, served on the Advisory Board of San Diego Mediation Center Community Justice, and served as principal for Current Change Consulting, which specialized in community facilitation, training, and group conflict resolution. A sociologist, she currently writes, teaches, and performs world-wide.
