Mediation to “GO” – One day seminar that teaching conflict resolution and how to mediate situational disputes on the spot.  This training will provide you with basic mediation skills that will allow you to help resolve disputes, help maintain productivity and working relationships.

Conflict Resolution – Half day seminar or in-service training.  This training will teach employees/supervisors on how to manage conflict and perform simple negotiations in order to maintain a harmonious and productive environment.

Email: director@rcdrp.org with any questions, the need for more information, fee schedule and or to schedule the desired training.

The 30 hour Civil Mediation Training is required in order to perform mediations with RCDRP. You will receive classroom instruction, role playing and certificate of completion. This course is state approved.
The next training will take place on May 13-16 2013, in Faribault. Rice County Conciliation Court is May 17th, which you will be able to observe and learn the process immediately after your training is complete. Contact director@rcdrp.org to register and discuss volunteer oppotunities.

If you are only interested in the instructional portion and not the complete course with required role playing, contact the trainer at director@rcdrp.org.

If you are a trained mediator and want to refresh your skills, it is as easy as hitting the refresh button on your computer. The training will be on Saturday, February 23rd at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 500 Third St. W, Northfield. The all day training will start at 8 a.m. There will be a break for lunch on your own. Cost is $80. To register send an email to director@rcdrp.org with your name, address, phone number. CEU’s are applied for.

Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Community education is offering this two part communication series.  Debra Petersen, LPC will be the presenter.  Part one will provide valuable tools for parents to use when talking with each other.  Part two will provided valuable tools for parents to use when talking with their children.  Registration is through the WEM Community Education.  Contact Jeff Boran at boranjef@wem.mn.k12us.com, to register.

Registrations will be accepted up to 5 days before the class.  Register early to ensure you have a seat.  All registrations are to be done through the respective Community Education Program.  Their websites are provided.

Faribault Community Education Dates:

Mediation vs Litigation: Tue Jan 22 – 6 p.m.

Adult Children and Aging Parents: Tue Feb 19 – 6 p.m.

Parent to Parent: Tue Mar 12 – 6 p.m.

Parent to Child: Tue Apr 2 – 6 p.m.

Register at www.faribault.thatscommunityed.com  (507-333-6011)

Kenyon Community Education Dates:

Mediation vs Litigation: Thu Feb 7, & Mon Feb 25 – 6:30 p.m.

Adult Children and Aging Parents: Mon Mar 18 – 6:30 p.m.

Parent to Parent: Tues Apr 16 – 6:30 p.m.

Parent to Child: Wed Apr 3 – 6:30 p.m.

Register at www.kw.k12.mn.us (Community Ed)(507-789-7015)

Northfield Community Education Dates:

Mediation & You: Thu Jan 31 – 6 p.m.

Adult Children and Aging Parents: Wed Feb 6 – 6 p.m.

Parent to Parent:  Tue Feb 26 – 6 p.m.

Parent to Child: Tue Mar 5 – 6p.m.

30 Hour Mediation Course: Mar 2,7,9,14,16  Saturday classes: 8-5 p.m.  Thursday classes: 6-9 p.m.

If you are willing to be a volunteer with the RCDRP, scholarships are available for the mediation course.  Contact director@rcdrp.org or call 507-664-3522 to discuss this option.

Register at www.nfld.k12.mn.us

Our list of volunteer mediators has been reduced.  There will be a mediator training class in March 2013. Please consider becoming a volunteer mediator with our organization. Your service to this non-profit is priceless, helping others is rewarding. Registration is through the Northfield Community Education Program.  Scholarships are available from RCDRP.