Learn to Deescalate & Resolve Conflict in Basic Mediation Training

Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center’s 2026 “Basic Mediation Training” begins Friday, March 13 in-person in Hilo. The 32-hour training spans two weekends, March 13, 14, 20, and 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The instructor is Diane Petropulos, an experienced mentor mediator, facilitator, and trainer from Maui. Over 4 days, learn how to deescalate and resolve conflict in peaceful, lasting ways. Whether you're looking to improve your ability to manage difficult conversations or you'd like to become a volunteer mediator at Ku'ikahi, this 32-hour interactive training provides tools to transform conflict. Learn the process of mediation, advanced communication skills, and a variety of conflict prevention and resolution techniques to help people focus on the issues, so they can see they have a joint problem to solve. To register or apply for a scholarship for in-person Basic Mediation Training in Hilo, contact Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center at (808) 935-7844 or visit hawaiimediation.org.

Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.