This six-hour workshop is offered quarterly and focuses on communication and conflict resolution skills applicable to home, community, and work. Participants will learn to actively listen and assert their needs, understand their responses to conflict, and communicate effectively in high-stress situations.
Upcoming Class Dates
June 17 and 24, 1:00-4:00 pm (register by June 9)
September 22 and 29, 5:00-8:00 pm (register by September 12)
Location: In-person in June, virtual in September
Course 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.
Course 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.”