FACILITATION

  • Hiring the Wenatchee Valley DRC as a facilitator for board, organization, or business meetings ensures a productive and inclusive environment where all members can participate fully. We can help organizations navigate complex decisions and maintain a collaborative atmosphere.

    Contact Wenatchee Valley DRC to explore options!

  • Restorative Practices is a community-based approach to conflict resolution and relationship building – bringing together all parties involved in a conflict, along with other relevant stakeholders, in a safe and respectful environment. The goal is to foster open dialogue and mutual understanding, allowing everyone to express their feelings and perspectives. Through this process, participants work collaboratively to find resolutions, repair harm, and strengthen relationships. This method not only addresses immediate issues but also builds the skills needed to handle future conflicts constructively.

    Circle keeping involves facilitating restorative practices like talking circles, where a "circle keeper" guides a group to create a safe space for open, respectful dialogue.  Circles can be used for resolution of conflict, exploring difficult topics, community building, healing, and more. 

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Restorative Circle Collaboration Partners

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Trainers & Facilitators

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Jennifer Talbot

Executive Director & Lead Instructor

Jennifer Talbot has been an integral part of the Wenatchee community for over 30 years. With more than 35 years of experience in leadership and collaboration across various organizations and workplaces, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Jennifer holds a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Servant-Leadership from Gonzaga University. 

Her extensive studies include active listening, decision-making, communication skills, diversity, conflict resolution, restorative circle keeping, and the art of facilitation. Jennifer leverages her skills in mediation, facilitation, circle keeping, and organizational leadership to foster the growth and development of conflict resolution services both locally and statewide. Since January 2019, she has served as the Executive Director of the Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC), which serves Chelan and Douglas counties. 

Jennifer has facilitated over 50 training courses, classes, or workshops, including: 

  • Curious Conversations (6-part community education series)  

  • Active Listening Workshop (multiple sessions for community & in-house for organizations)  

  • De-escalation Training (multiple sessions for community & in-house for organizations)  

  • Customized Training for workplaces and community groups 

  • Professional Mediation Training (40-hour training) 

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