From Nathan Nikaido, Mediation Center of the Pacific:
Hello Fellow Mediators:
In case you have forgotten to sign up, there are still seats available in next Wednesday evenings workshop: “Vicarious Trauma and Resiliency”. The workshop will be held in the downstairs conference room from 5:30-7:00pm at MCP’s location. Park for free in the building’s fenced lot!
This workshop will be presented by Elizabeth Kent. Elizabeth is a mediator, facilitator, and trainer. She was formerly the Director of the Judiciary’s Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution.
“Vicarious Trauma” can affect mediators and other service providers who work with clients who have, or are experiencing traumatic events in their lives. Even though we are not experiencing the trauma directly, we may still be affected by it. This is also called compassion fatigue.
This workshop will review the symptoms of vicarious trauma, discuss successful coping techniques, and help participants design an action plan for resiliency.
I know that mediating cases at MCP or the courts can be stressful, and emotionally draining.
If you would like to participate, and learn more about this subject, please RSVP to me.
As always, thanks for all of your help!
Nathan, MCP
521-6767
