VRSC Summer Workshop: Moving from Conflict to Resolution in Housing Communities

July 8, 2008, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM

Skylight Conference Room, Waterbury State Complex, Waterbury, VT

Whenever people live together, conflicts do come up. Sometimes conflicts are small and go away on their own; other times, they can be serious and disruptive. Almost always, conflicts make people feel bad. Unresolved conflicts, “clique” formation and challenges, and misunderstandings big and small can take up a lot of energy on the part of both residents and resident service coordinators or housing managers who are often called upon to help resolve the situation.



Conflict resolution tools can help resolve group impasses and lead to short- and long-term improved living dynamics.



This workshop will be taught by Gerhild Bjornson (PhD, M.D.), a Burlington physician with a masters’ degree in conflict resolution and mediation from Woodbury College. Gerhild teaches conflict management skills with a specialization in health care and human services.



In this workshop, you will:

☻Refresh your listening and communication skills and learn how to explore and reframe conflict situations;

☻Expand your conflict management tools to resolve group differences; and

☻Practice your mediation skills in typical common conflict situations.



No cost to participants. Funding is provided by VRSC and Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living (DAIL)

More information: Cathleen Gent, VRSC, 802.734.1332, Email. Cost: Free

(Category: Workshops. Added/revised: Jun 27, 2008 by danieller.)

Monthly membership meeting

July 9, 2008, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM

Vermont Center for Independent Living, 11 East State Street, Montpelier, VT

VAHC membership meetings are usually held the second Wednesday of every month except August, same time, same place.

More information: Danielle Rose, VAHC, 802.660.9484, Email. Cost: Free

(Category: VAHC meeting. Added/revised: Mar 11, 2008 by danieller.)

Community Development & Environmental Awareness: A Two-Day Workshop for New England Communities

July 15-16, 2008

Grappone Conference Center, Marriott Courtyard (Near I-93), Concord, NH

See Attachment

More information: NADO, 202.624.7806, Email, Brochure and Registration Form (134 KB; PDF). Cost: Varies

(Category: Workshops. Added/revised: Jul 3, 2008 by danieller.)

VHMA Tri-state Conference

October 27-29, 2008

Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT

More information: Liz Mineo, CVCLT, 802.476.4493, Email, Hotel Information (88 KB; PDF)

(Category: Conferences. Added/revised: Jun 27, 2008 by danieller.)

2008 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference

November 18, 2008

Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, Williston Road, South Burlington, VT

Vermont's biennial gathering of housing professionals.

More information: John Fairbanks, VHFA, 802.652.3424, Email, Web link, Save the Date Postcard (86 KB; PDF). Cost: TBD

(Category: Conferences. Added/revised: May 30, 2008 by danieller.)

HAC's National Rural Housing Conference 2008

December 3-5, 2008

Hyatt Regency Washington, Washington, DC

Working for Change: Building our Future

The conference will feature:

*Policy and Technical Workshops: access information, updates, and training.
*Networking Events: Build and strengthen relationships with national, state, and local partners.
*Rural Housing Awards: Celebrate the achievements of rural housing advocates.

More information: Housing Assistance Council, 202.842.8600, Email, Web link. Cost: TBA

(Category: Conferences. Added/revised: Mar 4, 2008 by danieller.)

New England Housing Network Conference

December 5, 2008

Sheraton Needham Hotel, Needham, MA

More information: Cindy Rowe, CHAPA, Email, Web link

(Category: Conferences. Added/revised: Mar 24, 2008 by danieller.)