Conflict levels on high given earthquake
8 June, 2011 Press Release
Conflict levels on high given earthquake
“Issue of conflict are on high in
Christchurch given the earthquakes” said Tracy Scott
mediator with Mediation Services.
“Mediation can assist with resolving all levels of conflict which arise due to crisis such as earthquakes”, she said. “Mediation is the most cost effective and effective means of dealing with relationships, emotions and conflict” Tracy said.
“In the challenge of rebuilding our city after the devastation of the earthquakes dealing with relationships and heightened emotions becomes an integral component of addressing issues of conflict” she said.
“Mediation services can assist to deal with conflicts between individuals and in large group situations”, she said.
Mediation Services will be conducting an upcoming Mediation Awareness and Skills Training on 12th and 14th July, from 9-1pm each day at a low cost to the Christchurch Community of $50. This will give individuals, businesses and organisations an opportunity to learn more about how community mediation can help you while providing some effective conflict resolution skills. You can contact Tracy Scott to register for this class.
“Christchurch Mediation Services is New
Zealand’s foremost provider of professional, quality
community mediation, facilitation and conflict resolution
training”, Tracy Scott said.
Mediation Services receives referrals from individuals, community police, community law, housing agencies and volunteer organisations. Mediation Services has been established in Christchurch to provide free and low cost mediation for a wide range of conflict resolution situations.
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