Interested in earning a certificate in Conflict Resolution?  

The Pittsburgh Mediation Center/Center for Victims of Violent Crime is
conducting a 2-day training on Conflict Resolution on October 18-19,
2007 in Morgantown.   The training is from 8:30-5pm on both days;
approved for social work (16) and LPC (14.25) continuing education
hours; and cost is only $165 (includes lunches).

The training is helpful for clinicians, administrators, case workers,
counselors, community organizers, educators and more!  Also, if you are
interested in pursuing certification in Mediation - this training is a
pre-requisite for the Mediation Training/Certificate from the Pittsburgh
Mediation Center.

A detailed description is listed below and a registration form is
attached.  Pre-registration is required - so register today by phone or
fax!

Discounts/Scholarships available:  
Multiple registrants from same agency - $10/off each registration
Division of Social Work Field Instructors - $40 discount
WVU students/faculty - $80 fee (over 50% off!)
Several partial scholarships available - contact Jacki at 293-3501, ext
3109 or [log in to unmask] for more info.

Description of training:  People experience conflict, but many do not
have effective means of resolving and moving beyond their disputes. 
Pittsburgh Mediation Center’s (PMC) conflict resolution training
assists participants in developing the fundamental skills needed for the
constructive resolution of conflicts.  This training is interactive,
using lecture, discussion, exercises, and role-plays.  The PMC Conflict
Resolution Training is a prerequisite for the PMC Mediation Training.  

Learning Objectives:  At the conclusion of the workshop, participants
will understand why communication is difficult in conflict situations;
develop and awareness of personal attitudes and styles in dealing with
conflict; become proficient at using a variety of tools for managing
conflict; understand how differing points of view affect conflict;
develop an awareness of how one’s background and personal history
affect one’s experience with conflict and understand and practice
tools for engaging others in constructive conversations about conflict.




Jacki Englehardt, MSW, ACSW
Coordinator of Professional and Community Education
Division of Social Work
West Virginia University
PO Box 6830
Morgantown, WV 26506

304-293-3501, ext. 3109
fax:  304-293-5936
cell: 304-282-0321
Summer Institute on Aging Website:  http://wvsioa.org
WVU Division of Social Work Website:  http://socialwork.wvu.edu