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Community and Neighborhood Engagement

Mediation Training and Workshops

  • Are you interested in becoming a mediator or volunteering with East County Resolutions? Want to learn new skills that can help you improve your community? 

    • Mediation Training
    • Mediation Workshops
    Mediation Training

    East County Resolution's Basic Mediation Training Course helps people learn the conflict resolution skills necessary to resolve many different problems.

    • Being a mediator is rewarding; knowing how to work through issues and conflict is a great skill to have.
    • The tools learned in this 48-hour course are useful in work groups, businesses, neighborhoods and families.
    • The training includes working with people individually over the phone, and in face-to-face meetings.
    • People of all ages, ethnicity and backgrounds are welcome. People who are bilingual (Spanish or Russian and English) are encouraged to apply.

    Watch mediator Dave talk about why he mediates for East County Resolutions.

    Mediation Workshops

    East County Resolutions also gives workshops to organizations, neighborhood associations, businesses, church groups and the community on topics such as:

    • Communication and conflict resolution
    • Styles of conflict resolution
    • Brain science and conflict resolution
    • Revisiting Red Riding Hood: different perspectives
    • Forgiveness: freedom from your past
    • Negotiation for win-win solutions 

    There is no cost for local residents to attend workshops. Non-local residents pay $10.

  • Upcoming training and workshops


  • Conflict Management Training: Nov. 1-3

    The 16-hour training includes skill development in communication, listening and conflict resolution. Experienced instructors offer theory and techniques in an interactive learning environment. You will learn skills to navigate interpersonal conflict and gain valuable tools that can be applied in all facets of life – from the workplace to the home and community.

    How to apply

    Apply by Oct. 27, 2023.

    Application

    Applicants will be chosen based on interest and willingness to learn – no prior experience is needed.

    Costs

    • General public: $400
    • Community leaders in east Multnomah County: $200
    • Free for Gresham, Fairview, Troutdale or Wood Village city employees.

    Event flyer

    Conflict Management Training: April 24-26

    The 15.5-hour training includes skill development in communication, listening and conflict resolution. Experienced instructors offer theory and techniques in an interactive learning environment. You will learn skills to navigate interpersonal conflict and gain valuable tools that can be applied in all facets of life – from the workplace to the home and community.

    How to apply

    Apply by April 19, 2024.

    Application

    Applicants will be chosen based on interest and willingness to learn – no prior experience is needed.

    Costs

    • General public: $400
    • Community leaders in east Multnomah County: $200
    • Free for Gresham, Fairview, Troutdale or Wood Village city employees.
    • Free for those who provide direct services to vulnerable and marginalized community members in east Multnomah County.

    Event flyer