Mental Health Communication and Conflict Resolution Trainings

Conflict Dialogue

Mental Health Communication and Conflict Resolution Trainings

Illustration of books and headline that reads Mental Health Communication and Conflict Resolution
Illustration of books and headline that reads Mental Health Communication and Conflict Resolution

The Dispute Resolution in Mental Health Initiative (DRMH Initiative) brings conflict resolution tools to all kinds of mental health stakeholders. We help people talk about mental health, address challenging behaviors, and resolve conflicts. The DRMH Initiative is operated by the CUNY Dispute Resolution Center (CUNY DRC) at John Jay College and MH Mediate. All programs have been designed by Dan Berstein, a mediator and mental health expert living with bipolar disorder.

The Dispute Resolution in Mental Health Initiative website allows users to create a free account that provides access to programs designed for conflict resolvers, libraries and laypeople. Visit www.drmhinitiative.org to receive access to the following programs:

  • Mental Health Communications and Conflict Resolution for Libraries
  • Health Conflict Culture for Housing
  • Conflict Compass for Families
  • Conflict Resolution Resources for Peers
  • Supporting Families Experiencing Mental Health Conflicts for Conflict Resolvers
  • Welcoming Mental Health Peers for Conflict Resolvers
  • Welcoming Diverse Mental Health Perspectives for Dialogue Events

Resources

Community ADR

A roadmap to replicate alternative response programs, based on the City of Dayton’s Mediation Response Unit model.

This guide offer a practical road map informed by the experiences of the City of Dayton Mediation Center in developing the Mediation Response Unit (MRU), the City’s Alternative to Police Response Program. It is designed to support other government entities in replicating similar alternative response initiatives to meet the unique needs of their communities.

Conflict Dialogue

A practical resource for cities aiming to reduce reliance on law enforcement for nonviolent 911 calls through a proven, community-based approach.

Foundation Podcast

Episode 1: Grant partner Roca, Inc. shares how ADR is strengthening police-community relations and driving real change.