BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91±¬ÁÏ Calendar - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:91±¬ÁÏ Calendar X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 91±¬ÁÏ Calendar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T163000 DTSTAMP:20260615T111326 CREATED:20260327T165203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T165203Z UID:10007323-1790152200-1790181000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Mediation and the Process of Conflict Transformation DESCRIPTION:This 40-hour mediation program explores the basic premises\, practices and policies of Mediation and Conflict Transformation. Understanding the underlying assumptions regarding conflict\, reflecting on the nature of conflict\, acquiring communication skills and strategies and fulfilling the requirements to serve on the Maine Court Alternative Dispute Resolution roster all make up essential topics of the course. \nParticipants will also explore the applications and extensions of the Transformative Mediation model as it applies to the workplace\, town planning\, schools and family conflict. \nIn light of the polarization in the world today\, this mediation program provides a much-needed approach to dialogue that emphasizes how living with our differences is just as important as reaching an agreement. URL:/calendar/event/mediation-and-the-process-of-conflict-transformation-2/2026-09-23/ LOCATION:Buchanan Alumni House\, 2 Alumni Place\, Orono\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T173000 DTSTAMP:20260615T111326 CREATED:20260327T191007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T191026Z UID:10007765-1790177400-1790184600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Calm Strong Emotions with Resonant Language DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn practical strategies for helping calm strong emotions in ourselves and others. Together\, we’ll delve into verbal and somatic strategies to move away from brittle reactivity and into resilient responsiveness. You will leave this course with an understanding of how neuroscience and resonant language can help strengthen harmony and authentic connection. \nWe will explore: \n– practical things to do and say to help people calm down\n– how whatever is happening makes sense and can be worked with\n– sources of trauma and what happens in our brains and bodies when trauma is activated\n– the practical power of Resonant Language \nThese tools are easily learned and can have immediate results. \nThis program is designed to benefit: \n– People who work with youth (childcare providers\, ed techs\, educators\, school counselors\, school administrators\, social workers\, teachers)\n– Frontline workers\n– People who work in service industries\n– Municipal workers\n– Parents/guardians URL:/calendar/event/calm-strong-emotions-with-resonant-language/2026-09-23/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T200000 DTSTAMP:20260615T111326 CREATED:20260327T163410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T163410Z UID:10007302-1790188200-1790193600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:What’s Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement DESCRIPTION:Retiring from a career is a significant emotional and psychological adjustment for many. Many courses and resources address topics such as financial planning for retirement\, legal issues\, and the physical transitions of aging. This course will focus instead on emotional well-being during your retirement transition and next chapter. \nWe will provide skills and resources for social-emotional development to soon-to-retire professionals\, or those newly retired. Enhance resilience and transition-coping skills. Establish new social connections with other course participants. \nRegister online here URL:/calendar/event/whats-next-planning-your-transition-to-retirement/2026-09-23/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR