All About Mediation Training

Course Title: Basic Mediation Training For Volunteer Community Mediators

Course Description (according to the course provider)

The Dayton Mediation Center, a City of Dayton agency which provides free or low-cost mediation services to individuals, families, and organizations in the Dayton area, is offering free training for citizens interested in learning to be a volunteer community mediator.

Basic mediation training through the Dayton Mediation Center includes 20 classroom hours and approximately 30 continuing training hours over a six-month period.

For further information call Michelle Zaremba, Coordinator, Dayton Mediation Center, at (937) 333-2345.

When and Where

August 15, August 20, and August 29, 2009 – Dayton, Ohio

Article: Students Resolving Conflict Through Mediation
by Cheryl Allain-Mee, VCDS President
Source: www.venturacountystar.com

In a Nutshell

What do you do when you’re 12 years old and you can’t resolve a conflict you’re having with your best friend? Most adults would immediately think that a parent or teacher should help. It might be surprising to learn that here in Ventura County, the most effective helper may well be another 12 year old.

Course Title: Four-Day Intensive Mediator Training Program

Course Description (according to the course provider)

Our four-day intensive mediator workshops focus on the practical aspects of conducting a mediation, including all steps from case set up to closure. The longer time allows for more role-plays so participants can practice the skills presented.

Our program is designed to train lawyers and non-lawyers alike.

When and Where

September 22-25, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
November 17-20, 2009 - Seattle, Washington

Article: Dispute Resolution Offers Relief
By Christian Hemingway

In a Nutshell

The Santa Clara County’s Dispute Resolution Program offers free assistance to all members of the community who seek the assistance of a certified mediator in resolving just about any conflict they may be experiencing.

Course Title: Live Seminar: Family Court Mediator Certification Training

Course Description (according to the course provider)

These fully interactive, hands-on training sessions will give you all the tools you need to be an effective, ethical, certified mediator in circuit and family court in South Carolina. Moreover, under the S.C. Supreme Court’s new Probate Court Pilot Mediation program, practitioners may qualify for appointment in probate mediation cases by being certified as either a civil or family court mediator.

When and Where

July 23, 2009 – Columbia, South Carolina

Title: Listening Skills Training
by Lisa Downs
Publisher: ASTD Press; ISBN: 1562865021

From the Publisher

Most adults have poor listening skills. In fact, with attention spans of less than eight minutes is it any wonder business and personal communications are rife with misunderstanding and needless conflict?

Listening Skills Training is a complete resource designed to develop vital listening skills and includes a step-by-step training guide, sample half-, full-, and two-day agendas, classroom handouts, tools, assessments, and ready-to-use PowerPoint(TM) slides. A CD-ROM is included.

Course Title: 20-Hour Basic Mediation Training

Course Description (according to the course provider)

This is an experiential training in the basic principles of negotiation and conflict resolution, the mediation process, communication skills and issues faced by mediators. Includes role plays and practice activities applicable to real life situation and GDC cases.

When and Where

September 21-23, 2009 – Harrisonburg, Virginia

Article: Marital Mediation: An Emerging Area Of Practice
by Susan K. Boardman, John Fiske, Laurie Israel, Ken Neumann
Source: www.mediate.com

In a Nutshell

In this article, four renowned mediators — Susan K. Boardman, John Fiske, Laurie Israel,  Ken Neumann — explain:

• What the Marital Mediation process involves
• How each of them came to this area of practice and uses their own mediation styles
• How Marital Mediation is different from both couples counseling and divorce mediation
• How Marital Mediation works
• How Marital Mediation might develop

Course Title: Family Mediation Training

Course Description (according to the course provider)

This intensive five-day workshop focuses on the perspective and skills needed to begin to work successfully as a family mediator. The workshop format will combine lecture, group discussion, and guided practice in role play situations.

When and Where

September 21-25, 2009, Eagleville, Pennsylvania

Course Title: Basic 40-Hour Mediation Training

Course Description (according to the course provider)

Become a mediator and receive a certificate with our 40-hour mediation classes. The mediation skills you take away will increase your productivity and reduce stress, freeing up your valuable time.

When and Where

July 6-10, 2009 - Silver Spring, Maryland
October 5-9, 2009 - Silver Spring, Maryland