ADRAI 2021 AGM and Webinar (June 12, 2021)





Annual General Meeting of ADR Atlantic Institute
and
Webinar:  A Trauma Informed Way to Resolve Disputes

Saturday June 12, 2021 – 9:30am to 12:00pm ATLANTIC TIME –
Webinar followed by AGM  Via ZOOM Video Conferencing



ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

 A full agenda will be sent out prior to the meeting.  At this year’s AGM we have some Board Members coming to the end of their term limits and will be seeking new members to fill these seats along with some committees we looking to have members join.  If you are interested in a position on our Board helping to grow and sustain our organization, please contact Sarah Trecartin at [email protected]

OVERVIEW OF THE WEBINAR

Humans have a biological need for connection. We are social beings.  Our nature is to interact and form relationships with others. We are also wired to survive. We are always on the alert for cues that it is not safe to connect, such as in the presence of conflict and disagreement.

Trauma compromises a person’s ability to connect, replacing patterns of connection with patterns of protection and survival. When we perceive threats, our survival system triggers the flight/fight/freeze response.  People affected by trauma see the world through the lens of survival, perceiving threats where none may exist, making it more difficult to resolve conflicts.

Studies show that a large majority of the population has experienced trauma. The research suggests that 76% of Canadian adults report being exposed to some form of trauma during their lifetime. It is further estimated that 50% of all Canadian women and 33% of Canadian men have experienced at least one incidence of sexual or physical violence.

Trauma-informed services, like trauma-informed dispute resolution, are not simply about treating trauma.  These services are about adjusting practices and environments. The goal is to create a space where people suffering the effects of trauma feel safe. A space in which they have a sense of control, choice, and trust in the process.

The ACT Matrix is a trauma-informed process for resolving disputes and workplace issues.  The ACT Matrix was first used to help veterans and first responders cope with PTSD.  It is a process based on behavioural scientific evidence that has been empirically validated.  The simplicity and clarity of the process are what make it highly effective. The Matrix tool was created to be used in the moment, especially when emotions are running high.

The ACT Matrix process, as a dispute resolution tool, embodies the four pillars which are the hallmarks of a trauma-informed process/service:
1.    Safety and Trust – the Matrix approach does not judge, does not blame, and does not assign fault. Instead, the Matrix invites disputants to look at conflict from the perspective of workability. We ask questions like: “what is important about resolving this dispute”; “what might we do, to resolve the dispute”; and “will that work for everyone involved “?
2.    Choice and Control – Choice and control are the cornerstones of the Matrix process. We present the Matrix as a visual map of the workability of proposals made by the parties to resolve the dispute.   The choice of which proposals to accept is left to the parties.  It is in their control to choose.
3.    Collaboration – The Matrix is about sharing power and not “power over.” As the facilitator or mediator, we are mindful to start the process by asking permission to show the Matrix. It is a central tenet of this process that the coach/facilitator/mediator works with the individuals as they sort through their emotions and experiences, avoiding judgment and criticism.
4.    Empowerment – People suffering from the effects of trauma cope with negative inner chatter that can be overwhelming. The Matrix shifts the attention away from the negative internal inner chatter by inviting people to think about what is important and what might be possible. The Matrix is outward-looking.  This shift is empowering for people dealing with trauma.

The Matrix was created to work with people suffering from trauma. It is a concrete tool which is easy to use and easy to learn.  It can also be used generally for solving all conflicts and working through difficult situations in a workplace.  It is an approach that accepts people where they are, inviting them to change what they do to move toward what is important for the parties to resolve their disputes.

Professional Development Accreditation:
ADRIC Continuing Education & Engagement (CEE) points: 3

 Meet the Facilitators:  Dr. Dayna Lee-Bagley & Ron Pizzo

Ronald Pizzo is a partner in the Pink Larkin labour/employment group.  He is a certified coach, mediator and ACT Matrix facilitator.  He has over 30 years’ experience resolving high conflict workplace situations.

Dayna Lee- Bagley is a Registered Psychologist and Director of Dr. Lee-Bagley & Associates which provides interventions, training and research in chronic disease management, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University, and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Saint Mary’s University.


COST:
Webinar & AGM (member) = $25 (plus HST)
Webinar & AGM (CPHRNB) = $25 (plus HST) [To request the discount code, please email Sarah at: [email protected]]
Webinar & AGM (non-member) = $40 (plus HST)

LOCATION: Zoom Video Conferencing (you will be sent a link 24 hours prior to the session to the email address used to register for the event)

DATE:  Saturday June 12, 2021
9:30am to Noon ATLANTIC TIME – Webinar followed by AGM

Download the Flyer and share it  with your colleagues that might be interested, and they can register as well.  


Registration deadline:  Thursday June 10th at 11:59pm

To register for the AGM:

ADRAI Members: "Sign in" to this page with your Member Portal login credentials.

Non-members:  If you already have an account with us, use your regular login credentials.  If you are new to us, click "Create an account".  Scroll to the bottom of this page and click "Register Myself" and then click "Proceed to Checkout" to go to your Cart. 

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the ADR Canada office for technical assistance at: [email protected]

For any general enquiries regarding ADR Atlantic, please contact Sarah at [email protected]
When
6/12/2021 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where
Online

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