MWI Roundtable Events

MWI Roundtable Events are open discussion groups where practitioners can explore topics related to mediation, negotiation, and dispute resolution. MWI Roundtables meet periodically and offer an opportunity for practitioners to explore the theoretical aspects of their practice and provides a social opportunity to meet other mediators and explore ideas together.

REGISTRATION AND COST

MWI Roundtable Events are free for all active MWI mediators. The fee for all other participants is $50 per Roundtable. RSVP is required for all MWI Roundtables by registering here.  Registration will close 48 hours prior to the start of the Roundtable.  Questions? Send via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 617-973-9739 x27.

LOCATION AND TIME

MWI Roundtables are held at:

MWI
4 Faneuil Hall - Fourth Floor
Boston, MA 02109
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MWI Roundtables start with social meeting time for 30 minutes followed by a two hour program.

2012 MWI ROUNDTABLE CALENDAR  (click a date below for more information)

• February 15, 2012 - "An Open Discussion about Mediating in Court" (Program Full)
  
  
• March 22, 2012 - "What to Know About the New Alimony Law”
  
  
• March 29, 2012 – “Tips and Tools from Mediating an Advanced Case”
  

• April 4, 2012 - “Mediation Practice and Skill Development”
  
  
• May 8 , 2012 - “Advanced Non Violent Communication Skills for Mediators"
  
  
• June 6, 2012 - “Introduction to Non Violent Communication (NVC)”
  
  
• September 12, 2012 - “CPR of Communications: Content, Pattern and Relationship”
  

February 15, 2012 - "An Open Discussion about Mediating in Court"

Discussion: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Facilitators: Lesley Spencer and Josh Hoch
Intended Audience: MWI Court Mediators

Roundtable Discussion: This roundtable is dedicated to MWI court mediators meeting other mediators followed by an open discussion about court mediation experiences and questions. Mediators should come ready to meet someone new and with stories to share or questions to ask. While no formal presentation will take place, Lesley and Josh will be on hand to answer questions and facilitate discussion.

March 22, 2012 - "What to Know About the New Alimony Law”

Social Time: 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Presentation: 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Presenter: Kelly Leighton, Esq.
Intended Audience: MWI Divorce Mediators

Roundtable Presentation:  Come to MWI to learn about the New Alimony Statute: M.G.L. c. 208 Section 48.  We will hear from Attorney Kelly Leighton, who served on the Alimony Reform Task Force which created the bill that become law, what mediators need to know about the Statute including: the four types of alimony, how is the duration of the marriage measured, limits to the time alimony can be paid, new cohabitation language, reasons alimony can be ended and more. 

March 29, 2012 – “Tips and Tools from Mediating an Advanced Case”

Social Time: 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Presentation: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Presenters:  Robin DiGiammarino and Deepika Madan

Roundtable Description: For the past year, Robin DiGiammarino and Deepika Madan have been mediating a new court case, “258E Harassment Prevention Orders.”  These restraining order cases, often between neighbors, co-workers, or ex-boyfriend and girlfriends, require experienced mediators to be more flexible, sensitive, process directive, and to have an arsenal of tools ready to use quickly.  Join them as they share their experience and insights into mediating these challenging disputes.  You are sure to leave with new tools for challenging situations that you might face in your mediations.   In advance of the roundtable, please learn more about 258E cases by clicking here.

April 4, 2012 - “Mediation Practice and Skill Development”

Social Time: 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Presentation: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Presenters: Vicky Bennet and Robin DiGiammarino

Roundtable Description: Spend an evening with two of MWI's Mentors, Robin DiGiammarino and Vicky Bennet. Bring your challenging mediation situations and take part in discussions and role plays. This is an opportunity to pick up pointers from experienced mediation coaches and improve your practice skills. All participants will leave with a list of lessons learned, new tools for your mediator toolbox and information about MWI’s Mentor Program.

May 8 , 2012 - “Advanced Non Violent Communication Skills for Mediators"

Social Time: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Presentation: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Presenter:  Scott Loring
Intended Audience: MWI Mediators who have participated in a previous NVC Roundtable

Roundtable Description: This roundtable will build on the concepts of NVC introduced in the "Introduction to NVC Workshop". We will use this workshop to provide hands on practice to use NVC in role-plays and to work on real life dilemmas. Bring your workbook from the first workshop and your real life experiences. We will examine the challenges of reframing of interests or giving empathy to those you don't agree with. We will be doing some interactive exercises that will let you experience what it feels like to receive and give genuine empathy.

June 6, 2012 - “Introduction to Non Violent Communication (NVC)”

Social Time: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Presentation: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Presenter:  Scott Loring

Roundtable Description:  Nonviolent Communication (NVC), developed by Marshall Rosenberg and practiced world-wide, is a communication style that examines the unmet needs behind what we say or do. The process transforms relationships with others and with one’s self. Sometimes referred to as “compassionate communication”, NVC fosters respect, attentiveness and empathy, and engenders a mutual desire to give from the heart. The form is simple, yet powerfully transformative.

Using NVC in your mediation practice can help to make mediations less positional and more interest based. The NVC formula uses careful observations to eliminate judgments, providing an effective language of neutrality for mediating a wide range of disputes. Join us to learn more about NVC, to learn some new tools for your mediations and for a discussion lead by Scott Loring.

September 12, 2012 - “CPR of Communications: Content, Pattern and Relationship”

Social Time: 12:00 – 12:30 PM
Presentation: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Presenter: Scott Loring

Roundtable Description: Join MWI Mediator, Scott Loring, as he helps you breathe life into your mediations by reviewing what he calls the “CPR of Communications: Content, Pattern and Relationship.” Mediators will learn to use these three lenses to better reframe to interests. Come ready to learn and practice and you’ll leave with new and improved skills that will help to make you a more effective mediator.