Restorative Practices Workshop in Waimea 8/22

WHMCadmin on August 15, 2017

August 22, 2017

  8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Mana Christian Ohana – Waimea

Free to the public

Restorative Practice is an approach that schools can use to improve school climate and reduce discipline disparities. It focuses on building relationships and creating community in school to prevent harm. This one-day session will provide an overview of restorative justice principles and theory, restorative practices in schools, implementation guidance and a review of resources.
This one-day workshop is open to anyone who works with children and youth, including school administrators, school board members, teachers, educational aides, school resource officers, transportation staff, school facilities staff, student support staff, school volunteers, family members and community partners. Please note that morning refreshments and lunch will not be provided. You are encouraged to bring your own beverages and snacks.

Registration required.

For more information, please contact Sandra Taosaka at: 937-2327 or email: Sandra_taosaka@notes.k12.hi.us

Caregiver Workshop in Kona 8/11

WHMCadmin on July 10, 2017

To sign up for this training, please download/print the HCOA Consumer Registration Form found here. Please submit your completed form to the following:

email: gtumasone@whmediation.org, fax: 808-887-0525 or mail: PO Box 7020 Kamuela, HI 96743

Mediation centers launch program for kupuna, caregivers

WHMCadmin on June 13, 2017

Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center and West Hawaii Mediation Center have teamed up to launch a new islandwide program, Communication and Conflict Resolution Support for Kupuna and Caregivers, in partnership with the Hawaii County Office of Aging.

“The mediation centers offer a safe space for having difficult conversations, making tough decisions, and resolving disputes that can often arise in caregiving situations,” said Julie Mitchell, Ku‘ikahi’s executive director. “Issues that can be discussed in mediation include living arrangements, financial support, durable and medical powers of attorney, as well as changing roles, shared decision-making, and divvying up responsibilities.”

The mediation centers offer free or low-cost mediation and conflict resolution support services for these types of situations and more. Contact the mediation centers for more information if you are caring for an adult age 60 and older or for an individual with Alzheimer’s or a related disorder age 60 and older.

Caregivers include spouses, adult children, siblings, other relatives, friends, neighbors or other unpaid helpers.

In August and October, the mediation centers will offer workshops in Hilo and Kona for caregivers of adults 60 and older.

For more information in East Hawaii, contact Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center at 935-7844 or info@hawaiimediation.org. In West Hawaii, contact West Hawaii Mediation Center at 885-5525 or info@whmediation.org.

Original post at Hawaii Tribune Herald