The PERColator Podcast Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission

Mediator, author, and mental-health advocate Dan Berstein discusses various approaches and systems for ending discriminatory practices against individuals with mental health conditions. 

AVOIDANCE RESOURCES
Mental Health and Conflicts: A Handbook for EmpowermentVisit www.mhmediate.com/avoidance with password: "Avoid" to access a replay of the 2023 ACR-GNY conference program on "Overcoming Avoidance of Diversity Tools in Dispute Resolution", and a copy of the 2023 AALS WIP Conference paper draft "Overcoming Avoidance: A Model for Moving Forward." MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA RESOURCES
Speak Up: Conflict Resolution Skills for Self-Advocacy program for the National Alliance on Mental Illness at www.mhsafe.org/about and resources for responding to everyday discrimination at www.mhsafe.org/discrimination Vetting Dispute Resolution Guidance resources at www.mhsafe.org/drguidancePreventing Mental Illness Discrimination in Dispute Resolution resources at www.mhsafe.org/preventingYou can also see some recent updates at the Mediate.com article Ending Mental Illness Discrimination in Dispute Resolution (2023 Updates) at https://mediate.com/ending-m

This episode examines the six principles of persuasion drawn from the book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, and considers how these principles apply to the world of collective bargaining.

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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Robert Cialdini

Alice Phillips shares advice, stories, and tips that she’s learned over her decades long career as a union leader. Alice will be speaking at the NW LERA Conference on March 28, Register using the link below.

NW LERA Conference Registration

Your co-hosts of The PERColator Podcast sit down for a book club discussion of Leonard Riskin's recent book, Managing Conflict Mindfully. 

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Managing Conflict Mindfully, Leonard Riskin

After a brief hiatus, we are excited to be back with a new book club episode where Emily, Chris and Loyd share out some negotiations-related books they’ve read recently. 

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Flourish, Martin E.P. SeligmanThink Again, Adam GrantManaging Conflict Mindfully, Leonard Riskin

Chris and Loyd talk about game theory and trust in negotiations. 

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The Evolution of Cooperation- Robert AxelrodHuman Motivation and Social Cooperation, Ferh & Gintis