Monday, August 17, 2015 at the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library (VB) 4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Register before August 1 to receive discounted pricing! 10:00-Noon “All Certified Mediators are Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse: What You Need to Know” -- Andrea Palmisano and Karen Richards, trainers – 2 Hrs. General/Family CMEs -- Cost: $60 ($50 by August 1) This workshop will provide information on the different types of child abuse; review the mandatory reporting statute; discuss what to expect when “making the call” to child protective services; and analyze general and family scenarios. 1:00-5:00 “Assessing Appropriateness for Mediation: Screening & Safety” – Andrea Palmisano, Palmisano Mediation Services and Karen Richards, trainers 4 Hrs. General/Family CMEs - Cost: $120 ($100 by August 1) This new, 4-hour workshop explores the issue of screening as an element of assessing appropriateness for mediation as well as addressing safety concerns for both mediators and clients. Participants will discuss “why screen” and the challenges of screening; learn about violence and power issues as well as domestic violence issues; and review various screening tools used locally and nationally. Participants also will develop and/or modify a screening tool that can be used in general and family mediation settings. 6:00-8:00 “Changing Hats - Making the Transition to the Mediator Role” – Andrea Palmisano, Palmisano Mediation Services, trainer 2 Hrs. General/Family CMEs -- Cost: $60 ($50 by August 1) The goal of this course is to help mediators identify the differences between their current professions and their role as a mediator and discuss the challenges in making the transition. These include the definition of professional identity and the mediator’s identity; challenges in making the transition; and practices to help with that transition. Pre-registration and a $25 deposit, per workshop, is required. Cancellation and Refund Policy: We may cancel any workshops for insufficient registration or inclement weather and will issue all registrants a full refund of any payments made. Cancellation by a participant must be done, in writing, by August 10, 2015 to receive a full refund. If cancellation is made after August 10, 2015 the participant will receive a refund less the $25-perworkshop deposit. Participants who fail to cancel or attend the training (“No-Shows”), will be charged the full amount of the training and will forfeit the deposit and any payments made towards the training. Questions? Contact Karen Richards at (757) 635-4651; visit krtrainmediate.com; or email her at krtrainmediate@gmail.com Recertification Training Bonanza Registration Form (A minimum deposit of $25 per workshop is required to register for the training) Register before August 1, 2015 and receive a discount! _____________________________________________________________________ Name ________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ City, State & Zip Phone # ____________________ Email _______________________________ Workshop 1 – “All Certified Mediators are Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse: What You Need to Know” -- Price: $60 ($50 before August 1) $________ Workshop 2 – “Assessing Appropriateness for Mediation: Screening & Safety” Price: $120 ($100 before August 1) $________ Workshop 3 -- “Changing Hats - Making the Transition to the Mediator Role” Price: $60 ($50 before August 1) $________ Total $________ For Credit Card Payment: Type: MC __ VISA __ AM EXP __ DISCOVER __ Name on Card: _______________________________________ Card Number ________________________________________ Expiration _________________ CVC # (3/4 digit code on back) _________ Billing Address & Zip Code ________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Your signature authorizing credit card payment For checks, make payable to: Karen Richards Training & Mediation Mail registration form & payment to: Karen Richards Training & Mediation LLC 3419 Virginia Beach Blvd., #106 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Karen Richards Training & Mediation LLC ◦ krtainmediate.com ◦ 757-635-4651