Our trainings are open to those from all backgrounds and educational levels; learned skills can be helpful to various aspects of their lives. Our trainings are participatory with a variety of activities to learn and practice.
Training
Types of Trainings Offered.
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Communication
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Conflict Styles
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Basic Mediation Training
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Custom Training
We offer a variety of conflict resolution training opportunities including communication, conflict styles, and basic mediation training.
If you would like to discuss your organization’s custom training needs or have questions about our training offerings, contact us at drcghp@drcghp.org.
Conflict and Communication Labs
Join us for the Conflict Resolution and Communication Labs, a hands-on training designed to strengthen your communication and conflict resolution skills. Whether you're looking to navigate everyday conflict more effectively or enhance collaboration in your workplace and personal relationships, this session is a powerful place to begin.
This free, all-day training is brought to you by Pacific County Voices Uniting (PCVU) and facilitated by the Dispute Resolution Center of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties (DRC). You’ll receive practical, real-world resources in a supportive environment where you can learn, connect, and grow.
Community Empowerment Sessions are open to all and provide tools that can be applied immediately in personal, workplace, and community settings.
💡 What You’ll Learn in the Morning Lab: Intro to Conflict Resolution
- Why conflict happens, and what to do about it
- How your personal conflict style shapes your interactions
💡 What You’ll Learn in the Afternoon Lab: Interpersonal Communication Lab
- Tools for clear communication and active listening
- How to stay grounded during emotional conversations
What you learn in the morning allows you to dive deeper in the afternoon!
In this training, you'll gain a broader perspective of conflict resolution practices and how they translate into action across different environments.
📍 When and Where
Tuesday, December 16th, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Grays Harbor College Riverview Education Center
Room 101 �600 Washington Ave. Raymond, WA 98577
Cost: FREE! ($150 value)
🥪 Lunch will be provided!
Who This Session Will Benefit
Community members seeking tools to handle everyday conflict more effectively
Anyone looking to feel more confident in difficult conversations
People invested in strengthening relationships at home, work, or in their neighborhood
HR teams, managers, and workplace leaders looking for conflict tools grounded in empathy and clarity
Those interested in practical skills to support understanding and connection in their communities
📩 Register here by December 15th:
📞 Questions? Email the DRC at drcghp@drcghp.org
GHC Riverview Education Center is an accessible space, please contact us for accommodations.
This is a fragrance free event.
The training is experiential and participatory, with a variety of activities to learn and practice mediation skills. Come prepared to participate and have fun with it! We encourage participants to use examples and reflect on their own life experiences as this aids in internalizing the concepts taught. We understand that some past conflict experiences can still be painful and we only encourage you to use those that you feel comfortable using in this intimate class setting.
Who will benefit from this 40 hour training:
Teachers, Counselors, Attorneys, Ministers, Social Workers, Human Resources Supervisors & Managers, Business Professionals, Customer Service, Sales Persons, Law Enforcement, and anyone interested in learning how to understand and manage conflict.
Over the course of this training, you will learn: conflict styles and your conflict style, why conflict happens, and why it is necessary, communication skills, neutrality and confidentiality, mediation and the law, principles of conflict resolution, diversity and privilege.
Keep an eye on this page for updates on the next Basic Mediation Training. We'll be sharing all the details you need to secure your spot in the next training opportunity.
About Training for Community Mediators
Feel free to email us if you have any questions!
This training is a foundational course for all DRC volunteer mediators. This 40-hour training meets or exceeds the regional standards for professional mediation training toward certification.
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