Previous Workshops & Presentations (Recent)
November 12, 2009
Introduction to Mediation
Presented to the Village of Forest Park
5:30-8:30PM
September 17, 2009
Free Informational Session
Open to the public
Oak Park Public Library
A free mediation informational session focusing on common disputes experienced within families. Topics
included separation, divorce, custody & visitation for married,
divorced, never-married and LGBT couples.
People who attended this session:
- Learned about the mediation process.
- Learned when mediation is required in Illinois.
- Learned the difference between a private mediator and a court mediator and the options you may have with each.
- Learned how to find, screen and select a private mediator.
- Learned some basic tools to prepare to negotiate common disputes in mediation.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Teleseminar
LGBTQ Couple
Disputes
Potential Relationship
Dynamics Affecting Mediation
That All Practitioners
Should Know
2:00-3:00PM (Central Time)
Through the Association for Conflict Resolution
Friday, October 2, 2009
& Friday, October 24, 2008
LGBTQ Couple
Disputes: Potential Relationship
Dynamics Affecting Mediation that All Practitioners
Should Know
Co-Presented at the Center
on Halsted, Chicago, IL
A
training for attorneys, mediators, and other professionals currently working
with or seeking to work with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning
& queer (LGBTQ) couples in separation, relationship dissolution, property,
financial, custody, and/or visitation disputes.
This is a basic skills level training with a special emphasis on domestic
violence dynamics unique to LGBTQ couples.
Other Workshops & Presentations:
“What Survivors Need to Know about Mediation.” Training provided at the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network to domestic violence advocates. Chicago, IL. September 27, 2007.“Mediation & Domestic Violence: Information and Options for Survivors.” Workshop presented at Sarah’s Inn to survivors of domestic violence. Chicago, IL. April 28, 2007.
“Domestic Relations Mediation in Cook County.” Training provided to Sarah’s Inn staff regarding the mediation of custody and visitation disputes and potential implications for victims of domestic violence. Oak Park, IL. March 8, 2006.
“Why Sexual Orientation Affects All Athletes.” Workshop for Northeastern University’s Center for the Study of Sports in Society 2003 Student Forum on Diversity in Sports. Boston, MA. May 8, 2003.
“Transforming the Energy of Conflict.” Workshop presented to North Shore Alliance of Gay/Lesbian Youth. Salem, MA. April 15, 2003.
“Diversity in the Workplace.” Workshop on diversity as part of a new hire orientation for Industrial Economics, Incorporated (IEc). Cambridge, MA. November 6, 2001.
"Girls Can't Fight! Or Can they?" Presentation about conflicts in sports given to the Kenyon College. Gambier, Ohio. April 27, 2000.
"Women's Sports and Dispute Resolution." Presentation as part of a panel discussion regarding conflicts in women's sports at University of Massachusetts Boston. Boston, MA. February 28, 2000.
"Giving a Voice to Team Conflict." Presentation of my research regarding conflicts in women's sports to University of Massachusetts Boston "Women and Conflict" class. Boston, MA. November 15, 1999.
"Measuring Market Penetration for Optimal Profitability." Presentation at International Communications for Management Group's Internet Recruiting Conference. San Francisco, CA. October 25, 1999.
"Interviewing Candidates." Workshop on best practices in interviewing and hiring candidates including information on managing personnel files, maintaining EEO records, and following legal guidelines, presented to employees of The Committee to End Elder Homelessness. Boston, MA. March 1999.
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