Mental Health Communication and Conflict Resolution Trainings

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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

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School / Community Tool Box Evaluation Report
Case Studies
School / Community Tool Box Evaluation Report

Funded by the AAA-ICDR Foundation, this project supported five communities in piloting the School/Community Tool Box to strengthen school-community relationships. Dr. Julie Rouge’s evaluation assessed its effectiveness and potential for policy change.

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Bruce Meyerson and Tracey Frisch - Join the Conversation: Reviving Civility and Strengthening Democracy
Conflict Dialogue
Join the Conversation: Reviving Civility and Strengthening Democracy

Listen to an insightful webinar featuring leaders and grant partners who are making strides in fostering civility, bridging divides, and advancing democracy through civic engagement.

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January 2025 Learn A Latte Presentation Featuring Tracey Frisch, Executive Director, AAA-ICDR Foundation
Community ADR
January 2025 Learn A Latte Presentation

Join Tracey Frisch, Executive Director, AAA-ICDR Foundation and two key foundation grant partners for an insightful presentation on access to justice during the January 2025 Midwest Region Panel of AAA.

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