This past December the CDR provided a half-day workshop on communication and conflict management for Missouri Southern State University’s faculty and staff leadership academy. The session focused on the causes and dynamics of conflict, managing emotions, how culture impacts conflict, and how to take the initiative to intervene early in conflict situations. Participants in … [Read more...] about CDR Leads MSSU Leadership Academy Workshop
This past December the CDR provided training on how to receive feedback effectively for over 100 high school students taking part in the Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced Professional Studies (GO CAPS) program. About the GO CAPS Program In the unique year-long GO CAPS experience, high school juniors and seniors “test drive” future career options and develop real-world … [Read more...] about High Schools Students Trained in How to Receive Feedback
The CDR has a nearly 20-year track record for offering outstanding mediation training. When we transitioned to providing this training in a virtual instructor-led format in the fall of 2020, we made great efforts to ensure participants would continue to have an outstanding training experience via Zoom. This past October and November we again offered our mediation training … [Read more...] about Fall 2021 Virtual Civil and Family Mediation Trainings a Success
By Dr. Charlene Berquist and Heather Blades, of the Center for Dispute Resolution at Missouri State University Going home for the holidays is a chance to relax, reconnect with family, and celebrate together. But for many students, this fun and festive time is also fraught with the potential for awkward, uncomfortable, and even upsetting interactions with loved ones. But fear … [Read more...] about How to Have a Happy Holiday: Tips for Managing Conflicts with Family Over Holiday Break
Missouri State faculty, staff, and administrators – join CDR Director Dr. Charlene Berquist and Associate Director Heather Blades on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. via Zoom to explore how to use circles to encourage deep dialogue, build community, and enhance and strengthen connections between group members. This “Deep Dive” workshop is free for Missouri … [Read more...] about Using Circles to Encourage Dialogue and Build Community – Deep Dive Workshop for Faculty, Staff, and Administrators February 2nd