Our Mediate & De-Escalate Conflict Training Series
will be scheduled for later in 2026.
Please email us if you would like to participate.
(Tuition fee is $295.00 with student discounts and scholarships available. Email for details)
2026 Fall
Training Registration
Open Now!
Our workshops are FREE and registration is on a first-come first-served basis.
Workshops are available to Hawaiʻi State and City and County employees.
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A minimum of 15 participants is required.
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Courses with less than 15 will be rescheduled.
To schedule a private training for 15 or more, complete the Training Request Survey here.
Contact Anne Marie Smoke with inquiries at [email protected].
CADR Course Descriptions
CADR 100:
Working it Out – Skills for Managing Conflict
Note: It is highly recommended that participants complete this workshop before taking other conflict management classes. The skills in this workshop are foundational to all of CADR’s workshops. This course is regularly updated with new content.
Thursday, August 06, 2026
8:30 – 11:00 a.m. on Zoom
150 minutes (2.5hours) Online
Participants are introduced to basic skills and strategies for navigating and managing conflict, starting with an introspective exercise to prepare for more thoughtful and productive engagement. This workshop focuses on effective communication and provides a safe and fun virtual classroom for participants to learn and practice verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Emphasis is on active listening to better understand positions and interests, the concept of “two truths,” and productive ways to have difficult conversations.
CADR 200:
Communicating with Empathy – The Path to Seeing More Deeply
Thursday, October 8, 2026
8:30 – 11:00 a.m. on Zoom
150 minutes (2.5 hours) Online
Participants are guided through a template for engaging in communication that will help to establish a deeper connection with others including: perspective taking, staying out of judgement, recognizing someone’s emotions, and communicating understanding.
During the session, participants are encouraged to customize their templates to develop a personal
pocket guide for easy reference and inspiration to practice empathic communication in their daily lives.
CADR 400:
Facilitating Effective Meetings *LIVE
Friday, June 19, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
(45 min. lunch break)
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
(45 min. lunch break)
* CADR 400 Workshop on Friday, September 18, 2026 has been RESCHEDULED to Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
In person only: Full day with lunch break.
Learn facilitation skills to prepare, conduct, and follow up on productive meetings in both online and live formats.
Participants will be introduced to best practices for conducting meetings for small groups and in large public forums. Emphasis is placed on participant engagement and managing difficult behaviors that can interrupt the flow of a meeting and prevent participants from getting good work done.
CADR 110:
Handling Difficult Behaviors at Work*
* The class addresses problem behaviors that are more prevalent in the workplace. It is not intended to address persistent or habitual problems or behaviors associated with substance abuse or mental illness.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
8:30 – 11:00 a.m. on Zoom
150 minutes (2.5 hours) Online
Recommended follow-up to CADR 100.
This class will explore what motivates bad behavior and examine common workplace behaviors that can bring down morale, lower productivity, and increase turnover. Participants will sharpen listening skills to better identify issues that are central to conflicts, and hone verbal and nonverbal skills to defuse anger and build rapport in stressful situations. Much of the time will be spent practicing communications strategies to more confidently manage difficult interactions.
CADR 300:
Hot Buttons
Thursday, October 29, 2026
8:30 – 10:00 a.m. on Zoom
90 minutes (1.5 hours) Online
Are you ever set off by something someone said and don’t know why it
bugs you? Does a particular situation or personality type stir an unexpected emotional response? This workshop
helps you recognize your “hot buttons”
so you can master your internal landscape and more effectively
navigate difficult situations.
CADR 500:
Collaborative Workplace — Skills for Cultivating Collaboration
Thursday, November 19, 2026
8:30 – 11:00 a.m. on Zoom
150 minutes (2.5 hours) Online
People work harder when they believe that their contributions are valued. Recognizing team members’ interests and contributions by helping them apply them to the larger goals of the office or organization enhances the value of each team member. This workshop gives participants tools to lay and maintain a foundation for a collaborative workplace. These include boosting confidence, recognizing commonalities, and collective ownership in problem-solving to overcome obstacles.
CADR 510:
Collaborative Workplace — Giving Productive Feedback
Thursday, December 10, 2026
8:30 – 11:00 a.m. on Zoom
150 minutes (2.5 hours) Online
A good leader is able to lead teams through change, whether it is organizational change or change in
personal performance. This starts with caring about, and understanding what drives people — their goals, interests, and fears — and requires consistent and, though difficult, necessary feedback.
Participants delve into a strength-based and positive approach to feedback designed to hone in on what is working rather than what is not. Exercises and peer interaction provides an opportunity to practice rapport-building feedback techniques to determine what motivates people and guide them to realize their fullest potential.
ADA Accommodation Requests
If you need an accommodation for a disability when participating in a court program, service, or activity, contact CADR as soon as possible to allow time to provide an accommodation.
Please complete the Disability Accommodation Request Form online or contact our office by phone at (808) 539-4237 or by email at [email protected] for assistance. The court will try to provide, but cannot guarantee, your requested auxiliary aid, service, or accommodation.