Recruiting and Training

 Mediation is a structured process in which people in conflict meet with a neutral third-party to resolve conflicts. An alternative to the court process, mediation offers a respectful, non-adversarial, and flexible way to settle disputes. The CBDRC provides affordable and professional mediation services as well as education and training programs in mediation, communication skills, and conflict resolution.

Whether you want to become a professional mediator or simply learn more about collaborative dispute resolution, we can help you reach your goals at a reasonable cost. Many of those attending our Mediation Training are not interested in being mediators, but come to learn these skills and strategies to apply to their workplace or their personal lives. 

1. Basic Mediation Training - 40 hour and Family Mediation Training - 24 hours are taught together as one 64-hour course offered in-house at our center. In-person training is scheduled for Wednesdays - Fridays - May 13-15, 20-22, and 27-29. Wednesdays on the 13th & 20th classes will be from 1:00 to 5:00pm. All other days are 9:00am to 5:00pm. The first two weeks make up the 40-hour BMT. The final week is the 24-hour FMT

Cost for training is BMT $650 and FMT $250 for a combined total of $900. With a signed agreement to mediate for our center through practicum and after certification, the total cost for both classes is $200. Please contact our office if you are interested. 509-398-2365 or 509-237-8401

We are excited to announce we are in the final stages of preparation of various community training offerings. We will be offering Conflict Resolution Training and  Active Listening Skills Training. We are continuing to develop other trainings and presentations and we have the ability to customize trainings for businesses, schools and other community programs. Please reach out if you are needing any of these trainings or any other type of community, conflict, communication or interpersonal skills training.

The Columbia Basin DRC offers volunteer opportunities for people interested in helping improve the quality of life in our communities. Whether it be through education, outreach, or helping others with basic communication skills.