Course Description (according to the course provider)

Participants are equipped to become an impartial, third-party mediator for individuals who are struggling to resolve hurtful differences

When and Where

October 30-31 and November 6-7, 2009 – Independence, Missouri

Course Description (according to the course provider)

A two day, limited enrollment advanced mediation training. This interactive training is designed for those who would like to improve their mediation skills.

When and Where

October 29-30, 2009 - Mill Valley, California

Course Description (according to the course provider)

Learn the basics of mediation through lecture, role plays, skill practice, and videos. State approved training to become either a Court Roster Qualified Mediator or a volunteer community Mediator.

Approved by the State Court Administrative Office.

When and Where

October 16-18, 30, and November 1, 2009 – Ann Arbor, Michigan

Course Description (according to the course provider)

An interactive, 40 hour professional training program utilizing simulations, coaching, lectures and demonstrations.

When and Where

October 7-9 & 14-16, 2009 - Mill Valley, California

Course Description (according to the course provider)

This 30-hour advanced program covers family dynamics, child development and law. Through the use of simulations, lecture and demonstration, participants are taught family mediation skills.

When and Where

October 9-11 continuing October 16-18, 2009 - Houston Texas

Course Description (according to the course provider)

This course familiarizes mediators with the statutes relating to employment law and how to work knowledgeably with these statutes without veering into “unauthorized practice of law” and other breaches of mediator ethics. The curriculum includes:

• Civil Rights in the workplace (EEO statutes)
• Personal Injury in the workplace
• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• The Family and Medical Leave Act
• The 10 Most Common Sources of Conflict in the Workplace
• Tips on mediating multi-party conflicts in the workplace
• 8 hours of role play and practicum

When and Where

September 4-6, 2009 - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Course Description (according to the course provider)

Family Mediation training is an experiential training covering principles of conflict resolution, communication skills, and the complex issues related to mediating emotionally sensitive family disputes.

This training includes role plays and practice activities applicable to real life situation and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court cases.

This training is designed for those who have completed the 20-hour Basic Mediation Training. The Family Mediation Skills Training has been certified by the Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of Dispute Resolution.

When and Where

October 28-30, 2009 - Roanoke, Virginia

Course Description (according to the course provider)

This four-day, interactive workshop is designed to give participants a thorough understanding of the mediator’s role and the mediation process. This is accomplished through theory, skill-building exercises, role-plays, and videos.

When and Where

October 14-15 and 21-22, 2009 - New Castle, Delaware

In a Nutshell

Elizabeth Moreno, a mediator and arbitrator in the Los Angeles area, explains what recent studies show about the different roles of race, gender, and class in mediation.

From the Publisher

Based on material developed by the National Institute for Dispute Resolution (NIDR) and the former National Association for Mediation in Education, this practical resource guide shows educators how to diagnose conflicts, handle difficult confrontations, and implement appropriate mediation and problem-solving strategies.

Contents

Module 1: The Nature of Conflict
Module 2: The Concepts and Skills of Conflict Resolution
Module 3: Alternative Dispute Resolution Processes
Module 4: Applications for Conflict Resolution in Education