KIPCOR

HOPE Spring Session 2018
2018-03-05 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
HOPE consists of four 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: March 5 and 19, and April 2 and 16. One must attend ALL FOUR SESSIONS to complete the program.

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The Empathy Gap - KIPCOR Film Series
2018-03-04 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Luyken Fine Arts Center, 300 East 27th Street, North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
On Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 3 p.m., KIPCOR continues its film series with a screening of “The Empathy Gap.” The Empathy Gap investigates the reasons why so many men have difficulties viewing women as authentic equals, explaining how men are trained by a variety of sources to sexually objectify women and thereby to diminish the importance and value of women, as well as how men might change for the better.
The post-film discussion will be led by:
Stacey Mann, Educator for WSU’s School of Social Work & Director of the Batterer Intervention Program at Offender/Victim Ministries, and
Ben Kreider, Director of Prison Ministries at Offender/Victim Ministries

Leading in 2018: Working with Conflict and Differences
2018-02-03 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Postponed – Stay Tuned
Tired of division and polarization? Confused about conflicts at work or home? This accessible and flexible workshop series gives you the opportunity to add more tools to your toolbox as a community leader, change agent, and citizen in a rapidly evolving world.
Join us for our first series of classes offered specifically for working professionals. This 9 part series is co-presented with regional innovators and content specialists. KIPCOR offers a new adaptive series built from its 30+ year legacy as the primary conflict resource center in Kansas.
The schedule for the series of sessions is
Feb. 3, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Connection, Communication, and Conflict
If KIPCOR was to synthesize the most fundamental skills taught in our flagship “Managing Interpersonal Conflict” class in a day, this would be that day. Come to this day for the ABC’s of communicating when there’s tension and disagreement, and recognizing conflict’s role in our lives. With KIPCOR’s lead training team.
Feb. 8, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Getting Unstuck
Does it often feel like “my way or the highway?” or that there’s always a winner and a loser in conflict? Or perhaps you’re in the mess of conflict and can’t make heads or tails of it? Come to this session to learn some key skills for getting “unstuck.”
Feb. 15, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Trauma and Resiliency
Trauma-informed approaches may be increasingly popular these days, but they’re also seen to be best practice and are vital for understanding ourselves and the systems we are part of. In fact, trauma awareness can be transformative across diverse settings – at work, at home, and in protracted conflict. Come to learn more about working with the impact of trauma in our lives. With Dr. Joyce McEwen Crane, WSU Strategic Development Coordinator for WSU Center for Community Support and Outreach, coordinating the work of Trauma-Informed Systems of Care.
Feb. 22, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Power of Diversity
Professional organizations may feel political pressure for increasing diversity among employees but the impact and benefit is far beyond appearances. Come to learn skills in cultural competency and how to embrace and work with all forms of diversity in our lives and workplaces.
Mar. 3, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Facilitation and Dialogue
How do you talk when things are tense? How do you run effective meetings with diverse perspectives? How can you host productive conversations across polarized perspectives? This hands-on training day will give you the skills to be a stronger facilitator whether you’re coordinating a meeting or helping a group of people discuss their different perspectives and build relationships. With Donna Schenck-Hamlin, co-founder of the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy at Kansas State University.
Mar. 8, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Building Great Teams
A lot of our workplaces are organized in teams – but how do we improve their effectiveness and power beyond the tired teambuilding games? Come to learn the keys to success for healthy, vibrant, and productive teams. With Next Element, leadership and teamworking experts.
Mar. 15, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Making Conflict Work for Your Organization
A radical concept, but in fact recognizing conflict as an expected part of group process can enhance your productivity, creativity, and end results where relationships AND outcomes are stronger. Come to learn how to make conflict work! With Art Thompson, Mediator; former Dispute Resolution Director for the Kansas Supreme Court.
Mar. 22, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Connected Communities
In our polarized, individualized, and screen-focused world, it’s hard to find natural ways to build connectedness on our blocks and in our towns. How do we break out of our silos and why is it important for a successful town, neighborhood, organization, or individual? Come to learn about building these important connections. With Darryl Carrington, Wichita State University Community Liaison.
Mar. 29, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Leaping Leadership Hurdles
Pressured to take the right stance in polarized times? Seeking to lead recognizing that your employees, co-workers, and self are enmeshed in high levels of traumatic stress? Identify key principles to keep you headed in the right direction in these challenging times as a self-reflective leader. With Gregory Cole, Owner, Good Life Company.
Postponed – Stay Tuned

Culture, Gender, and Power in Conflict
2018-01-16 09:00 - 2018-01-26 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
This course will explore how culture, gender, and power differences contribute to conflict and complicate positive conflict management in both personal and workplace settings. Particular attention will be given to the clash of worldviews; ethnocentric stereotypes; differing “face” needs; multiple conflict goals; divergent conflict management styles / processes; and the impact of “one-up/one-down” power relationships.
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KIPCOR Film Series: "Awake"
2018-01-14 15:00 - 17:00 UTC
Captures the story of Native-led defiance that changed the fight for clean water, our environment and the future of our planet.
Following the film, meet and ask questions of journalist Myron Dewey, whose drone footage was vital to the Standing Rock movement.

Practical Skills for Managing Group and Organizational Conflict
2018-01-03 09:00 - 2018-01-12 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Conflict within organizations, from workgroups to whole organizations and communities, can be a critical drain on resources or a major source of growth and creativity. This course focuses on the dynamics of groups and organizations of all sizes, models of both inter- and intra-group conflict and practical intervention techniques. Topics include designing and managing effective meetings and decision-making processes; techniques for large- and small-group problem-solving; and facilitation for consensus.
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CME / CEU Shorts
2017-12-01 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Join KIPCOR for our signature annual CME/CEU Shorts Day. We explore critical professional practice issues in mediation and conflict resolution. The training day is prepared for mediators and those interested in conflict resolution-related practices.
This year’s lineup focuses on innovations in mediation and dispute resolution practice:

Mediation and Co-Parenting Consultation, Dr. Wes Crenshaw and Adrian Zelvy, LCPC

Parent-Adolescent Mediation and Truancy Prevention, Roxanne Emmert-Davis, MSW
Opportunities and Challenges of Online Mediation, Dr. Tonya Ricklefs
Innovations in Dispute Resolution Triage: Lessons Learned, Dan Wassink, MA
State of ADR in Kansas: What’s on the Next Horizon?, Dawn Rouse, MS

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Kansas Restorative Schools Network Launch Event
2017-11-12 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | Luyken Fine Arts Center, 300 East 27th Street, North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
KIPCOR is launching a new network for restorative educators! Come to watch the film “Healing Justice,” connect with restorative educators across the state, build relationships for local learning communities, and learn about the way restorative justice is transforming relationships in our schools! Geared for those who have completed a restorative schools training, the launch event is open to anyone. Preregistration is required.
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KIPCOR Film Series: "Healing Justice"
2017-11-12 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Luyken Fine Arts Center, 300 East 27th Street, North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
A brand new film that investigates and considers alternatives to our current
punitive model of justice. Please note the earlier start time for this film.

What Now? America In the Age of Trump
2017-09-12 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Luyken Fine Arts Center, 300 East 27th Street, North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Join us September 12 to hear syndicated columnist and author LEONARD PITTS, JR. talk about “America in the Age of Trump.” It’s all part of KIPCOR’s 30th Anniversary celebration!
