Art of Conflict Transformation workshops

Art of Conflict Transformation

Dates: Thursday-Friday, Dec 10-11, 2009

Conflict is a natural part of life which presents us with opportunities for creative solutions. When approached openly and with curiosity, conflict can actually motivate us to change and grow, and deepen our relationships with others. Yet, many of us have been taught that to be in conflict is a negative experience in which we should either retreat, concede or fight until we win. When stuck in a single approach to conflict it can inhibit our ability to effectively solve problems. As a result of our past experiences with conflict, many of us are very anxious about interpersonal differences.

The art of conflict transformation is about shifting an either-or way of thinking into an attitude of curiosity and openness to possibility out of which people can create win-win solutions. The goals of this workshop are to help participants: (1) increase their comfort in dealing with conflict and (2) learn an effective method for responding to conflict that increases trust and communication in relationships.

Because the activities in this workshop are experientially based it is limited to 25 participants.

Here's what you learn

• How your history with conflict impacts your current responses
• The differences between win/lose and win/win responses to conflict
• How to check conflict-escalating assumptions
• Centering, a way to be present in the moment
• Distinguishing between positions and needs
• Enhancing your ability to listen and use inquiry while in conflict
• Finding common ground and achieving win-win solutions

Advanced Art of Conflict Transformation

Dates: Friday, June 11, 2010 (offered once a year in summer)

The first two days of the Art of Conflict Transformation are a beginning—a process of reframing our relationship to conflict and learning the basics of new skills. We know from our own experience that practicing the skills of conflict transformation is a life-long process that is made more difficult by our society's adherence to win/lose patterns of thinking. At times, knowing the skills alone is not enough—our fears concerning conflict may bar us from fully integrating and using these skills and then we fall back upon old habits of response. This advanced workshop is an opportunity to deepen and enhance our skills so we may use them not only on a personal level, but also to begin to create a paradigm shift in the larger culture. In this workshop participants will:

• Enhance their ability to use skills in centering
• Achieve greater clarity about their underlying needs
• Enhance their skills in deep inquiry
• Learn how to set healthy boundaries to maintain their integrity
• Enhance their skills in working with people they find challenging

Please note: past participation in the 2-day Art of Conflict Transformation workshop is a prerequisite to attending this Advanced workshop.

Instructors

Kathy Germann has conducted workshops on a broad range of human relations issues since 1982. Her audiences have included children, educators, clergy and professionals working in human services, health care, law enforcement and business. In addition to teaching on three college campuses she is a former director of a YWCA and manager of a training unit in a human services agency.

Vida Groman has been working as a teacher, consultant and therapist for the past 20 years. Her training and consulting business specializes in conflict transformation, diversity issues, team building, communication skills, and the Open Mind Learning Styles Approach. Her audiences have included educators from K-12 through higher education, state government, social services, parent groups, and businesses. Vida uses an eclectic approach which allows participants to learn through their bodies as well as their minds. She emphasizes creating a safe learning environment where participants can have fun while getting their needs met.

Comments from past participants:

"I highly recommend The Art of Conflict Transformation if you want to respond to conflict in ways that increase trust and communication." ~Delaine Moe

"I am able to communicate so much more effectively with everyone. It is like suddenly being able to speak the language in a foreign country." ~Sid Sincher

 

General information

Schedule: Check-in begins at 8 am; 8:30 am-4:30 pm (workshop)

Location: The Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St., Madison, WI. Parking information will be sent with your enrollment confirmation. The building is accessible to people with disabilities.

Fees: $290 for Art of Conflict Transformation, $150 for Advanced (Includes instruction, materials, refreshment breaks, CEUs, and a non-refundable administration fee of $20) Lunch is on your own.

Registration deadlines: We ask that you register no later than one week before the program. Enrollment is limited to 25.

Cancellation policy: If you are unable to attend or arrange for a substitute, you may obtain a refund minus the $20 administrative fee by contacting our registration department at least 3 business days prior to the program. If you cancel 3 business days or less before the program, or do not attend, you are responsible for the entire fee. To cancel or arrange for a substitute, please call 800-725-9692.

Accommodations: Please make your own travel and lodging arrangements. Maps and information on lodging and parking are sent with your registration confirmation. Information about overnight accommodations can also be found on our information page.

Parking: You receive parking information with your enrollment confirmation. Day-long parking permits are available for enrollees on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking ramps and surface lots are located within a few blocks of the Pyle Center.

Additional parking and transportation information (including parking maps) can be found on the Getting Around page from UW-Madison Visitor Information. Visit: http://www.visit.wisc.edu/gettingAround.php

Credit:

Approved Hours/Continuing Education Credits: 1.4 CEU = 14 hours of professional continuing education for the program.

Social Workers: The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Professional Development and Applied Studies, (PDAS), (provider number #1042) is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), (800-225-6880) through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. PDAS maintains responsibility for the program.
WI, IA and MI Boards of Social Work recognize ACE programs.
MN Board of Social Work CE Approval Number: 06-138.
IL Registered Social Worker Continuing Education Sponsor #159.000243.
Counselors: PDAS is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors. PDAS adheres to NBCC continuing education guidelines (Provider #5990).
WI Psychologists, and Marriage and Family Therapists: Qualifies as an accredited university continuing education course relevant to professional practice.
WI Substance Abuse Counselors: Qualifies as a continuing education course consisting of relevant subject matter taught by qualified presenters.
Educators: This program may qualify towards your Professional Development Plans (PDPs).
Other professions: Completion of each program qualifies for continuing education hours. Contact your own board or organization for specific continuing education requirements.

For more information contact: Rick Brooks, Program coordinator, 608-265-4077 or 1-800-442-4617.

Registration options:

By phone: Call 608-262-7942 or toll-free 800-725-9692.

By mail: Print, complete and mail the UW Continuing Studies registration form.

By fax: Print, complete and fax the UW Continuing Studies registration form.

Online registration: Secure online registration is available for these programs. Select below.

• Register online for the Dec 10-11, 2009 Art of Conflict Transformation workshop.

 

 

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