By Dr. Charlene Berquist, Director, and Heather Blades, Associate Director The CDR has been offering high-quality professional mediation training for nearly 15 years, and we will again offer Civil and Family Mediation Training on March 25-29, 2020, in Springfield, MO. This fast-paced and dynamic training combines lecture, interactive exercises, demonstrations, and role play … [Read more...] about Civil and Family Mediation Training—March 25-29, 2020
By Dr. Charlene Berquist, Director, and Heather Blades, Associate Director This fall the CDR offered several peer mediation trainings to support students in area high schools and at Missouri State University. On September 30th the CDR provided peer mediation training for students at Glendale High School. Then, on October 5th nearly 30 Missouri State students were trained … [Read more...] about October Peer Mediation Training Supports High School & Missouri State Students
The CDR is one of organizations and individuals supporting efforts in Greene County to develop a Dependency Mediation Program within the Family Court system. Dependency mediation, also known as child protection mediation, is a process in which a neutral facilitator assists with constructive communication and negotiation among parents, lawyers, child protection professionals, … [Read more...] about Family Court Dependency Mediation Program Expands
Conflict Coaching and Peer Mediation Training Saturday, October 8th from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Center for Dispute Resolution is coordinating a conflict coaching and peer mediation training for college students on Saturday, October 8th. This training will cover a variety of topics, including the causes and dynamics of conflict, listening skills, negotiation theory, … [Read more...] about Peer Conflict Coaching and Mediation Training
The Center for Dispute Resolution is coordinating a peer mediation training for college students on Saturday, January 23rd (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). This training will cover a variety of topics, including the causes and dynamics of conflict, listening skills, negotiation theory, interests vs. positions, getting at the real goals in a conflict, how diversity and power impact … [Read more...] about Peer Mediation Training and Volunteer Opportunity for Missouri State Students