About the Training
This six-hour training is offered multiple times a year and focuses on communication and conflict resolution skills applicable to home, community, and work. Participants learn to understand their responses to conflict, actively listen and assert their needs, and communicate effectively in high-stress situations.
Upcoming Training Dates
September 22 and 29, 5:00-8:00 pm (register by September 12)
Location: Virtual on Zoom
Training Fee: $125 per person; financial assistance may be available
Group Discount: Register a group of 3 or more to qualify for a 10% discount
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than 4 weeks in advance of the first session are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made within 4 weeks of the first session will not be eligible for a refund, but may be eligible to transfer registration to a future training.
Instructor: Mary Dumas, Dumas & Associates, Inc., is known for designing employee, stakeholder, and community engagement programs that create impact and legacy. President, Mary Dumas, is an independent conflict dispute resolution professional with over two decades of experience serving clients across the U.S. She works with private organizations, governments, tribes, public agencies, faith communities, nonprofits, and research institutes of all sizes. Mary is adept at translating technical information and regulatory mandates into accessible, collaborative processes and actionable plans. She is a contributing member of the Environment & Public Policy Section of the Association for Conflict Resolution and the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation. Mary lives in rural Washington, where she serves on the Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission Against Domestic Violence.
“I learned practical, valuable strategies and concepts for living with and being productive in conflicts. The class was helpful and easy to understand.”