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  MWI's MEDIATION TRAINING PROGRAM - click here to register

sponsored by the University of Massachusetts School of Law and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

MWI's 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
 

  • 30-hours of mediation training: including three role-play opportunities for each participant to mediate with supervision;
  • Mediation Manual and Resources: A complete guide to mediation including reference materials and a bibliography. Information on state and national dispute resolution organizations.
     
  • Following successful completion of the mediation training, participants will have the opportunity to gain valuable mediation experience as observers and co-mediators in small claims disputes in a number of courts, including New Bedford, Fall River, Plymouth, and Taunton.



DATES / TIMES / LOCATION

    next program - June 2011 (participants must attend all sessions)

    Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Thursday, June 16, 2011 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Friday, June 17, 2011 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Friday, June 24, 2011 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

    Location:  UMASS Dartmouth School of Law 
    333 Faunce Corner Rd., North Dartmouth, MA 02747



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 $850 per person. Please call 800-348-4888 x22 or send an email to mwi@mwi.org for a brochure and registration form.  Space is limited to 24 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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