Professional Development Courses: Mediation Skills Training

The primary focus of this 24-hour class is the mediation process itself. Here, participants will develop the necessary skills involved in convening and conducting actual mediations through role playing, observation and practice of skill sets such as active listening and asking neutral questions. This part of the series also provides more of the fundamentals of mediation began in the Intro course, including its historical origins and background and how the process and its derivatives compare with and may serve as adjuncts to, the traditional legal process. Some study will be devoted to other forms of ADR, behavioral aspects of conflict, and the continuum of problem solving/communication skills.
Fee: $125   (Material Fee: $5 at class)

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3 Saturdays, 3/13/10, 3/20/10 and 3/27/10
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Note: Individual classes in the mediation program may be taken for personal or professional development* only. However, to achieve the 40-hour Mediator Certificate of Completion, all five classes in the series must be completed. There are no prerequisites, but it is recommended that classes be taken in sequence, if possible. Any class may be cancelled for under-enrollment (fewer than 10); therefore, it is recommended that certificate seekers register at least two weeks prior to the first class meeting. Classes will be closed (capped) at 20 enrollees. Questions or comments may be directed to the instructor, Linda Hughes, at lahughes48@aol.com or at www.lahughes.com