The APADRC offers a 40-hour Basic Mediation Training with an emphasis on building cross-cultural competency. Open to all members of the community, this highly interactive training introduces effective communication strategies, multicultural conflict resolution and peace theory, along with a full day of role plays with coaches from the APADRC – preparing you to be a neutral mediator in community conflicts.

Held over 7 days between September 7 – 28, 2024
Fridays, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM (PST)
Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM (PST)
Sundays, 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM (PST)

Agenda:

Day 1. Mediation Principles & Process
Day 2. Building Communication Skills
Day 3. Peace & Conflict Theory & Emotional Discomfort
Day 4. Restorative Practices & the ADR Process
Day 5. Application of Mediation in Role Plays
Day 6. Culture & the Application of Mediation in Role Plays
Day 7. Application of Mediation in Role Plays

For mediators, lawyers, elders, multi-generational family members, council on aging employees and interested community members. Learn conflict analysis, reflect on family history and messages about conflict resolution and gain conflict resolution planning tools.  Experienced mediators receive an Advanced Mediation Certification in Intergenerational Family Conflict.

Part 2:   4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Mondays, September 9, 16, 23 and 30
Case Study and Advanced Topics
September 9–Analyzing video  — Taking care of Mom–discuss methodology
September 16–Role playing Taking Care of Mom–techniques working with families
September 23–Including elders–second mediation including mother–discuss methodology
September 30–Including all family members and caretakers–large group facilitation

Cost for all 4 sessions is $200.  Participation in Part 1 not required for participation in Part 2.

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