Mediation training

Posted by on June 2, 2006

Mediation is a process in which an impartial third person facilitates a conversation between or among people in conflict. The process gives each party the opportunity to hear the other?s concerns and then work on a mutually agreeable resolution.

SEMINAR CONTENT
This introductory training is designed for anyone who is interested in learning or developing skills in conflict resolution. Attorneys, social workers, administrators, clergy, health care professionals, counselors, psychologists, teachers, youth workers and others who need to intervene in conflicts will benefit from this seminar.

Participants learn the mediation process through a collaborative problem-solving model. This training is highly interactive and highlights the concepts, strategies and skills effective in resolving conflict including, demonstrations by the instructors and several simulated practice sessions, in which participants can practice.

ATTENDEES GAIN EXPERIENCE IN:
? Understanding the dynamics of conflict
? Developing interactive strategies for handling conflict
? Using neutral language
? Communicating effectively as a mediator
? Handling emotions
? Asking effective questions
? Framing negotiable issues that lead to joint problem solving
? Brainstorming for solutions
? Handling special problems
? Building agreements
? Ethical issues

Each participant will receive a copy of the Mediator?s Handbook.

2006 SCHEDULE
June 21, 22 & 23, 2006 ?
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day
Location: CFR?s Carriage House Training Center,
26 East Fourth Street, Media, PA 19063

November 1, 2, & 3, 2006 ?
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day
Location: CFR?s Carriage House Training Center,
26 East Fourth Street, Media, PA 19063

2006 COURSE FEE
$375 if registered four weeks prior to seminar
$450 if registered less than four weeks prior

For more information please contact 610-566-7710 or [email protected]