Events & trainings
*** Upcoming Events & Trainings ***
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This three-hour training is designed to promote greater awareness of implicit bias in respect to race, culture, gender and gender identity, age, cognitive/physical ability, religious affinity, and other identities. The primary goal of this training is to empower participants to recognize their own biases, become aware of the impact of these biases in their work environment, and take steps to reduce the harmful impact of biases.
Additional information about the event is listed below. Hope to see you there!
DATE:
- March 31, 2025
TIMES:
- 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
- LOCATION: virtual via Zoom
PRICE:
- $60 for Community members
- Free for CDS Mediators
- Pay here
Virtual Divorce Mediation Continuing Education, Separating Retirement Assets
April 3, 2025
5 - 7 p.m.
Speaker: Steven Sugarman, Esq.
CDS certified divorce mediators only
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Steven Sugarman, Mediator and Attorney, will walk mediators through how to support divorcing spouses as they identify retirement assets, how to value them and how to divide these assets.
Additional information about the event is listed below. Hope to see you there!
DATE:
April 3, 2025
TIMES:
- 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- LOCATION: virtual via Zoom
Trainer: Kim Reisch, Esq.
April 23-25, May 1-2
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
*Note: This training is Part 146 approved for 24 hours of Initial Mediation Training.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This 35-hour training introduces participants to the theory, principles, and practice of mediation in the Transformative Mediation framework to prepare them to mediate community disputes as a volunteer with the Center for Dispute Settlement. Open to community members attending for professional development.
Additional information about the event is listed below. Hope to see you there!
DATE:
April 23-25, May 1-2
TIMES:
- 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- LOCATION:
Notre Dame Retreat House
5151 Foster Road
Canandaigua, NY 14424
PRICE:
- $1,000 for the general public
- $200 for Approved CDS volunteers
- Volunteer scholarships are available. Interview and application required
