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Training - New Fall 2011 dates!
 

Peacebuilding Training

All training is done by certified instructors through the Peacebuilding Ministries' office.

Training schedule for the following classes

To schedule a training:
Call or e-mail Sandee Gamet: 1-800/825-2806, ext. 2353 or (816) 833-1000 ext. 2353

Interpersonal Peacebuilding

Participants discover personal styles in conflict, practice communication skills, help build understanding, and experience a cooperative descision-making process for resolving differences with others while nurturing the relationship.

15-hour course.

Upcoming training: September 14 and 19, 2011, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Community of Christ International Headquarters, Independence, Missouri, USA.
Registration fee: $25

To register: Call or e-mail Sandee Gamet: 1-800/825-2806, ext. 2353 or (816) 833-1000 ext. 2353

Talk It Out

Adults learn to use the Talk It Out curriculum to teach children, kindergarten through 5th grade, the skills for peacefully resolving their disagreements.

3-hour course.

Prerequisite: Completion of Interpersonal Peacebuilding

Communication Styles

High school-aged youth through adults discover their style of communicating when working with others. This workshop provides insights to each participant's communication style in both calm and distressed situations. An assessment tool is the basis for training activities accompanied by a booklet.

3-hour course. 

Listening Ear

Participants are equipped to be attentive listeners when one party in a difficult situation comes to discuss his or her concerns.

15-hour course. 

Prerequisite: Interpersonal Peacebuilding. 

Upcoming training: October 7 and 10, 2011, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Community of Christ International Headquarters, Independence, Missouri, USA.
Registration fee: $25
To register: Call or e-mail Sandee Gamet: 1-800/825-2806, ext. 2353 or (816) 833-1000 ext. 2353

Meeting Facilitation

The focus of this course is on organizing and leading gatherings in a way that encourages open, productive communication and cooperative decisions that enhance meetings and discussions from Sunday school classes to business meetings.

15-hour course.

Prerequisite: Interpersonal Peacebuilding

Peacebuilding Skills Refresher

This workshop is for those who have completed the Interpersonal Peacebuilding training or Listening Ear training. Participants review and practice communication skills and processes learned in those programs. Contents of this workshop are tailored to meet the needs of the group.

8-hour course.

Prerequisite: Interpersonal Peacebuilding or Listening Ear

Cooperative Decision-Making

Participants learn how to organize and guide meetings to promote broad participation in consensual decision making. 

24-hour course.

Prerequisite: Interpersonal Peacebuilding, Listening Ear, and Meeting Facilitation training.