MWI's Forty-Hour Basic Mediation Training Program is designed to prepare participants to effectively facilitate the mediation process.  The program explores all aspects of mediation through lectures, demonstrations, interactive exercises, supervised role-plays and group discussions.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED 

• An overview of mediation and other ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) methods; the nature and anatomy of conflict; mediation as “assisted negotiation;”

• The role and skills of a mediator including: setting the stage, interactive listening skills, defining issues,  identifying interests, transmitting information, communication skills, co-mediation techniques, settlement strategies and agreement writing;

• Ethical dilemmas facing mediators; dealing with challenging personalities; confidentiality and mediator liability.

PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE 

• 40-hours of mediation training: including multiple role-play opportunities for each participant to mediate with supervision;

• Certificate of Completion: in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 233 section 23C (Confidentiality Statute)

• Mediation Manual and Resources: A complete guide to mediation including reference materials and a bibliography. Information on state and national dispute resolution organizations.

• CEUs (Continuing Education Units) available. This program has been approved for 36.5  Category I Continuing Education Hours for relicensure with NASW for LICSWs and 37 Category I Continuing Education Hours with MMCEP for LMHCs.  Please contact MWI for details.

DATES / TIMES / LOCATION

next program - March 2010

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Location:  Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02108

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Please see our Basic Training Program Schedule Overview for additional dates and programs. 

Prefer a Monday through Friday schedule? please see MWI's Executive Forty-Hour Mediation Training Program... 

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TRAINERS 

Charles Doran 
Diane Levin

Also in attendance will be trainers and role-play coaches from the business and academic mediation communities.


REGISTRATION AND COST 

The cost of the training is $775 per person (or $725 if registered a month in advance of the program.) Please call 800-348-4888 x10 or send an email to mwi@mwi.org for a brochure and registration form. Space is limited to 26 participants.

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Please contact Mediation Works Incorporated at 800-348-4888 or mwi@mwi.org for more information.

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