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Mary C. Forst, J.D.
Mediator, Facilitator, Trainer
Confluence Center for Mediation & Training - Mary Forst Associates
15500-H N.W. Ferry Road
Portland,
OR 97231-1331
Phone: (503) 243-2290
Fax: (503) 621-9645
Email: mcforst@igc.org
Other URL http://www.confluencecenter.com
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I assist people in organizations and communities to handle conflict creatively and holistically, using a combination of mediation, dialogue, team building, and skills training. I have special expertise in organizational, employment/ workplace, cross-cultural issues and land use, public policy, working with individuals, and with small and large groups. With a team of experienced trainers, I offer training and supervision in basic and advanced mediation skills to the public, and custom in-house mediation programs and training for organizations. We also offer communication and conflict resolution training for intact work teams
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Practice Areas
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Cross Cultural/Intercultural
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Discrimination/Harassment
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Homeowners/Condominium Associations
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Additional Professional Services
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Conflict Resolution Coaching
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Conflict Resolution System Design
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Organizational Development
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Approach to Practice / Form of Mediation
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I use an interest based approach, emphasizing joint (face to face) communication, and use caucuses as needed. I am interested in working with people to create opportunities for healing and reconciliation of relationships as well as problem solving. I work with co-mediators when appropriate and practical.
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Background
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Mediator since 1983; staff mediator/trainer for City of Portland Neighborhood Mediation Center 1985-1988; private practice since 1988. Previous experience as an attorney in a public interest law firm, and as a police officer in Detroit, MI. Advanced training in mediation, consensus building, process consulting, facilitation and conflict systems design. Past Board Member of NCPCR; past Board Member and Executive Director, OMA; professional member, Association For Conflict Resolution.
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Education/Training
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JD
Over 1300 hours of post-graduate training in mediation, facilitation, consensus-building, mediating in cross-cultural, disability, organizational, public policy and multi-party issues.
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Fee Information
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$150 per hour or negotiated fee.
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Languagees
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English, Spanish
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