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March 2019
HOPE Spring Session 2019
This Session is Full. Please register for the Summer or Fall session. HOPE consists of five interactive, skill-building, educational classes designed to reduce the negative impact of divorce or separation conflict on children by helping parents learn healthy habits for more positive co-parenting. * Understand your child’s right and need to love both parents * Focus on your child’s needs instead of your own desires * Recognize relationship transitions * Develop effective communication skills * Minimize conflict & manage emotions * Create healthier boundaries while building…
Find out more »April 2019
KIPCOR Film Series: This Little Light
Join us Sunday, April 14 at 3:00 p.m. in Krehbiel Auditorium as KIPCOR concludes its 2018-19 Film Series. We will be screening, "This Little Light," a documentary that tells the story of former Mennonite Central Committee Central States employee, Wendi Moore-O'Neal. O'Neal, a Black Feminist from New Orleans, was hired as a community organizer in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. She was later fired from her job after marrying her same-sex partner. In "This Little Light," we learn about Wendi's journey,…
Find out more »An Introduction to Restorative Justice in Schools
Heard about Restorative Justice in schools? Want to learn more? From Kansas' leading restorative practices training program, this workshop will provide an overview and introduction to the application of restorative justice values in educational settings. Restorative approaches have been heralded across the nation in their ability to build relationships, foster accountability, transform school climate, and build a stronger school community. In this interactive training, you will learn: Foundational values and practices of Restorative Justice across diverse school applications Best practices…
Find out more »C Henry Smith Oratorical Contest 2019
<b><i>Bethel students are invited to register for this writing and speaking contest, which features a local $300 first prize and an additional $300 national first prize. </i></b> The C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest is administered by the Peace and Justice Ministries of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and locally sponsored by the Kansas Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (KIPCOR) and the Bethel College departments of Bible and Religion and Communication Arts. Bethel students are invited to share original…
Find out more »Domestic Case Management and Limited Case Management Training
This specialized training will help you qualify to serve as a case manager or limited case manager in Kansas domestic cases involving custody and parenting disputes. Topics include: Domestic Case Management statutes, Supreme Court & local court rules, appellate cases; Family dynamics in separation/divorce, including high conflict personalities; Assessing for and creating parenting plans in the face of domestic violence and abuse; Substantiating and writing recommendations and reports for courts; Best practices, protocols, and procedures for establishing your practice; Case studies;…
Find out more »June 2019
Summer Institute: Practical Skills for Managing Interpersonal Conflict (Core Mediation) June 2019
This unique and highly interactive training will... Equip participants with practical skills for managing interpersonal difference and disagreement. Address the impact of personal style, culture, and power on conflict. Provide technical proficiency in structured-dialogue and mediation techniques. Benefit both potential mediators and others interested in developing better skills for handling the difficult conversations we all face. Who should attend? Teachers, social workers, managers, business people, counselors, attorneys, court personnel, church leaders, laity—and anyone interested in learning more about solving interpersonal…
Find out more »HOPE Summer Session 2019
HOPE consists of five interactive, skill-building, educational classes designed to reduce the negative impact of divorce or separation conflict on children by helping parents learn healthy habits for more positive co-parenting. * Understand your child’s right and need to love both parents * Focus on your child’s needs instead of your own desires * Recognize relationship transitions * Develop effective communication skills * Minimize conflict & manage emotions * Create healthier boundaries while building trust & respect This class consists of four sessions: June 3 and…
Find out more »September 2019
HOPE Fall Session 2019
HOPE consists of five interactive, skill-building, educational classes designed to reduce the negative impact of divorce or separation conflict on children by helping parents learn healthy habits for more positive co-parenting. * Understand your child’s right and need to love both parents * Focus on your child’s needs instead of your own desires * Recognize relationship transitions * Develop effective communication skills * Minimize conflict & manage emotions * Create healthier boundaries while building trust & respect This class consists of four sessions: September 16 and…
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