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robert d. benjamin, m.s.w., j.d.

Honored by the Assoc for Conflict Resolution (ACR) as the 2009 recipient of "The John Haynes Distinguished Mediator Award." Being linked to John is gratifying both personally and professionally; he was not only one of the primary architects of the field of conflict management but an artist in his own right. To me, his brilliant and natural mediation style had the sweep of the brush strokes of great contemporary artist Jackson Pollock. (The Beauty of Conflict: The Visual Arts, Theatre, Film and Conflict Management , CD Rom, Jan. 2009, see Resources & Publications )

Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Mangagement consultation and services. Dealing with difficult conflicts and disputes in a responsble, street-smart, effective way.

Courses, Trainings, Teaching: Negotiation and Mediation; Courses approved by ACR and regularly qualify for both CLE and CEU credit in most states. All courses are subject to enrollment minimums and maximums.

Join me for a basic or advanced negotiation/mediation training course customized for your area or organization or one scheduled below.

"Benjamin's courses are first and foremost practical, they are also provocative, challenging, and enjoyable." "... One of the most intensive and highest quality learning experiences I have had. He offers rigorous, cutting-edge thinking with the delivery of a stand-up comedian."

BASIC TRAINING PROGRAMS

5 day/40hrs design. $1175. Family, Divorce and Business Negotiation/Mediation of Disputes; Professional Grade Intensive Course. Basic Strategies, techniques, skills and applied theory useful for all mediators---family and divorce and business commercial. Approved/available for CLE/CEU credit.

Nov 30-Dec 4, 2009- Portland, Oregon;
Feb 9-13, 2010- Portland, Oregon;

ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAMS

1-3 day designs tailored to the specific concerns and issues of experienced practitioners or those who have completed a basic training. Topics may include managing high conflict, dealing with impasse, power balance issues, creative problem solving, preparing effective memorandum of understanding, complex property/financial issues and working within the legal system. or a specific substantive dispute contexts, e.g. health care, workplace, or advanced family/divorce issues. A non-sponsored 2 day private course $525.

Oct 28-30 and Nov 2-4, 2009, Belfast Ireland, Labor Relations Agency
Nov 6, 2009, Ghent, Belgium, Adv Family Mdtn
Feb 18-19, 2010, Portland Oregon, Advanced Mediation .

* The Portland, Oregon Programs are private subscription courses. Participation will be limited. Group discounts are available, and special rates are available for participants who have previously taken basic training programs.

Presentations

Texas Association of Mediators, Feb 25-27, 2010, Austin, TX, keynote and wrkshp w/ Peter Adler
American Bar Assoc, Dispute Resolution Section Conf, April 8-10, 2010, San Francisco, CA, , w/ Peter Adler, "Health Care Follies"
Northwest Dispute Resolution Conf, Seattle, WA,

5 day/40hrs design. $1175. Family, Divorce and Business Negotiation/Mediation of Disputes; Professional Grade Intensive Course. Basic Strategies, techniques, skills and applied theory useful for all mediators---family and divorce and business commercial. Approved/available for CLE/CEU credit.

ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAMS

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