About this Event
Meditation is our specialty at the DRC. Each year we offer several 40-hour professional mediation courses for people interested in learning the philosophy, process, and practice of Interest-Based Mediation.
Whether you are looking to strengthen relationships, grow your professional skillset, or become a certified mediator, this training is your first step. You’ll explore the philosophy, process, and practical tools of interest based mediation – skills that translate seamlessly into any setting, from the workplace to your community. Completion of this course is the first step towards becoming a DRC Certified Mediator. Join us and start making a peaceful difference!
We design our trainings to help participants build confidence and courage through hands-on, engaging learning. We use a variety of methods – like short lectures, role plays, and individual or group activities- to support different learning styles and goals. Participants will have plenty of opportunities to practice skills in real time.
This training falls over two consecutive weeks in 2026! The training hour for Wednesday's are 1pm to 5pm. The training hours for Thursday & Friday are 8am-5pm.
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026; 1pm-5pm
Thursday, June 4th, 2026; 8am-5pm
Friday, June 5th, 2026; 8am-5pm
Wednesday, June 10th, 2026; 1pm-5pm
Thursday, June 11th, 2026; 8am-5pm
Friday, June 12th, 2026; 8am-5pm
Please note the training schedule and plan to attend all the days of the training. In order to recieve your Certificate of Completion at the end of the course, you can miss no more than 4 hours of the training.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Dispute Resolution of Thurston County Training Center (Suite A), 2604 12th Court Southwest, Olympia, United States
USD 770.00 to USD 795.00
