Training & Workshops

The Dispute Resolution Center offers Mediation training and workshops on conflict resolution, communication and mediation skills throughout the year.

Workshops

The DRC firmly believes that the skills that mediators learn are valuable skills that can be learned and utilized by everyone, independent of their interest in serving as certified mediators. To that end, the DRC offers short workshops to businesses, industries, groups and organizations. The topics, workshop length and scenarios are tailored to that specific audience.

Topics for workshops have included:

• Conflicts and conflict styles
• Dealing with challenging people
• Communications
• Power and power balancing
• Negotiations

Training

Basic Mediation Training:

A 40 hour training offered once yearly. Cost is generally $450 for residents of Yakima and Kittitas Counties. Some partial scholarships are available. Call the Dispute Resolution Center to find out about the next mediation training being offered.

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Family Mediation Training:

Is offered once yearly, usually in the winter. The training includes a Friday evening session and all day Saturday and Sunday sessions. Cost is generally $150 for Yakima and Kittitas County Residents.

Specialized Mediation Training:

Topics such as Multi-Party Disputes, Parent/Youth mediation, Public Policy Disputes, Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act and Mediation Services for Seniors are offered on an as scheduled basis.

Call, write or e-mail the DRC for more information or to register.