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Provides regularly scheduled workshops and other educational programs designed to help people learn skills such as parenting, stress management, marital communication, and financial management.  Other topics are available upon request.  Presentations are also made at General Military Training (GMT) on request.

Mediation is one way that people can resolve their conflicts and still maintain or improve the quality of the relationship with the other person. In a family, a business environment, or in small towns, this can be especially important.   What you can expect in a mediation session:   Trained certified mediators to guide you through the mediation process and the expectation of the mediation   To keep the communication productive and focused on the issue the mediator will outline what it means to mediate in good faith   Time to tell all parties your story, how you feel, and how you would like to resolve the issues   Time to listen and hear the other parties’ stories, how they feel, and how they would like to resolve the issues   Work together to outline a list of items you would like resolved   Talk to each other and come to mutually agreeable solutions    Design your own settlement agreements that are long lasting   Mediation sessions can last up to 3 hours, and parties can schedule multiple session based on their own needs.    Parenting Plan Creation and Parenting Plan Modifications In the state of Washington, parents are required to have a "Parenting Plan" before a judge will grant a divorce.  In Mediation the parents can work together in the best interest of the children, work through historical issues, and work towards healthy communication and respectful relationship.  Additionally, parents will have the opportunity to design their parenting plan that looks to the future; identifying potential changes in their lives: i.e. new partners, residential transfers, children's changing needs.    When parents' communication is ineffective, children suffer in school, in peer relationships and in self-esteem. Unresolved conflict is expensive.   Business Mediations are an effective and efficient process to help resolve employment disputes. A neutral mediator can assist parties in reaching a voluntary, negotiated agreement. Choosing mediation to resolve employment disputes promotes a better work environment, reduces costs and brings satisfaction for both the employer and the employee.   According to Halvorson Human Resources, the cost of turnover ranges from approximately 3 months pay for an hourly worker to $145,000 for a hi-tech employee.  Conflict is expensive.  PDRC offers the following meditations: Family, Divorce, Parenting Plans, Foreclosure, Neighborhood, Workplace, Business, Landlord/Tenant

Provides classes that help promote stable housing. Topics may include effective communication, banking basics, conflict resolution, cooking, CPR, employment preparation, getting out of debt, mental health 101, SSI/SSDI benefits, and more.

Offers a variety of conflict resolution and communication trainings including regularly scheduled community trainings open to all. Also offers custom trainings for organizations and businesses.  

In addition to promoting and offering mediation as an alternate peaceful means of conflict resolution, Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center offers community education and training for individuals, groups, or organizations. Classes, workshops, and trainings are designed for educators, community leaders, attorneys, counselors, human resources staff, managers, parents, teens, and all parties interested in developing conflict resolution and communication skills.

Washington State DSHS Approved Clock Hour Provider offering online training courses designed for those new to working with adults how have had a brain injury or wanting refresher courses.

Online resources for Washington educators, parents, and community providers who support students with brain injury.

Teaches life skills such as personal and professional development in self care, problem solving, communication, and employment realities.

Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) Approved Clock Hour Provider offering online course for those working with students with brain injury.

Provides education in basic life skills to low-income families in the areas of communicating with children, household budgeting, time management, developing healthy eating habits, making nutritional meals, developing self-esteem and becoming more self-reliant.