Training and Workshops
Custom-Tailored Training
If your organization is in need of training for staff or volunteers, The Mediation Center will work with you to develop an interactive learning experience specific to your needs. The Mediation Center offers training for:
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Businesses
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Not-For-Profit Organizations
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Governmental Entities
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Faith Communities
The first step is a consultation with one of our trainers to assess your objectives and develop a proposal. Contact The Mediation Center today at (585) 586-1830.
Mediation Training: A Transformative Approach
The Mediation Center presents this two-day training March 11-12, 2010 from 9 AM to 5 PM each day. This training is ideal for anyone interested in improving their mediation skills or learning the transformative method of mediation.
Core elements of the training include: Understanding transformative conflict theory and the concepts of empowerment and recognition; understanding the relationship between a third party intervenor's motivations and the interventions used in practice; the skills to focus on and attend to the moment-by-moment interactions of the participants; the ability to truly facilitate and engage in non-directive interventions which respect the particpants' competence and good faith; and the capacity to take a responsive, rather than directive or evaluative role in intervention. For more information about the training or to be put on a mailing list for upcoming trainings, call The Center at (585) 586-1830 or fill out the form below.
Association for Conflict Resolution's Approved 42-Hour Family and Divorce Mediation Training
The first step in becoming a family and divorce mediator is completion of the 42-hour Association for Conflict
Resolution course. Topics covered include understanding conflict and methodologies for its resolution, parenting plans, distribution of marital assets and liabilities, support
arrangements, domestic violence, the use of supporting professionals, continuing education and credentialing, and establishment of private practice. The Mediation Center offers the training twice per
year. The next available training will be held June 2010 or sooner based upon demand. To be put on a mailing list for upcoming trainings or to receive more information, call The Center
at (585) 586-1830 or fill out the form below.
Practicum Opportunities
Upon completion of the 42-hour ACR approved course, students are encouraged to participate in a practicum. Completion of the practicum provides students with an opportunity to observe an Advanced Practitioner complete a divorce mediation, to co-mediate with an Advanced Practitioner, and to have supervision when mediating on their own. In addition to the invaluable opportunity to train with an Advanced Practitioner, the practicum allows students to begin the steps needed to be recognized by ACR as an Advanced Practitioner and to become accredited by the New York State Council on Divorce Mediation.
Student Comments
"I found the training enlightening and comprehensive. The activities and information were easily understood and were relevant to daily life."
"The content was thorough and informative. Bobbie and Jack created a relaxed atmosphere which made it easy to learn. Both trainers were knowledgeable and offered helpful hints in handling diverse situations. The training taught the importance of being impartial and keeping high ethical standards when establishing a practice. I thoroughly enjoyed it!"
"Exceptional trainer! Very helpful and the resources and reference materials are going to be very useful, too."
"Valuable opportunity in learning the process of mediation. Bobbie and Jack were outstanding in explaining the process and scenarios which we will be facing."