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Mediation is an opportunity to manage conflicts differently. With the help of mediators, you can discuss issues and talk about your concerns. In mediation, you — not the mediator — control the decisions and the outcome.
Mediation brings people in conflict together in a comfortable and safe setting. The mediators help you talk to each other to clarify goals, gather information, and identify options. It is up to you to decide what will meet your needs as you manage the conflict. What is discussed with the mediators is kept private and confidential.
- Mediation is convenient and free.
- You make your own decisions about how to deal with the conflict.
- Solutions that you arrive at will be far more satisfying and lasting than anything imposed upon you by others.
- 85% of people who have used mediation feel that they have improved their situation
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Our Fun, Fun, Fun Fundraiser!
This evening of wine, cheese and great music will feature
Gretchen and Randy Richie. Gretchen takes you on a delightful tour of songs that you'll go away humming. Randy Richie will accompany Gretchen on keyboard. If you haven't heard this local talent before you're in for a Valentine's treat!
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Several mediators participated in this community event to let the residents of White Sands know that mediation works and we're here to offer them our FREE services.
Commissioner Wilson Parron with CMC mediators at
White Sands National Night Out, summer 2008.
. Pictured are Commissioner Barbara Stinnett and Susan Rork, Executive Director of CMC Calvert..Commissioner Stinnett reads proclamation
The Community Mediation Center of Calvert proudly presented its first Annual Peace-Builder Award on National Conflict Resolution Day.
The award was presented to Reverend Ken Phelps, pastor of All Saints Episcopal Church, and Robyn Truslow, Calvert Library Public Relations Coordinator, for their work in bringing community members together to plan and present the Civil Discourse for Sustainable Calvert (CDSC) series, which is being held at the Calvert Library in Prince Frederick.
Pictured are Robyn Truslow, Commissioner Barbara Stinett and Susan Rork, Executive Director of CMC Calvert. Robyn Truslow, Calvert Library Public Relations Coordinator, receives CMC Peace-Builders Award.
Rev. Ken Phelps from All Saints Episcopal Church and Vicki Rhoades, Chair of the CMC Board of Directors. Rev. Ken Phelps receives Peace-Builder Award.
The CDSC discussion series gives Calvert County residents an opportunity to share perspectives on important and often difficult issues regarding economic, social, and environmental topics. Mrs. Truslow and Rev. Phelps worked tirelessly with other committee members to ensure the CDSC program would be hosted in a safe and welcoming atmosphere that encourages constructive conversation among a diverse group of community members. Rev. Phelps and Mrs. Truslow’s commitment to this program ensured availability of quality guest speakers, as well as trained and experienced facilitators from the Community Mediation Center to help participants have the best conversation possible. Their vision to bring people together to talk about shared values, think deeply about choices, and respond imaginatively to the needs of our community is a gift to Calvert. The series is a unique and valuable peace-building initiative to benefit Calvert County. For more information on the CDSC series, go to www.calvert.lib.md.us
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