How do I strengthen and deepen my understanding and capacity with the concepts, skills and models introduced in the first level of training?

How do I respond to those unique variables and challenging moments that inevitably aris in the course of doing mediation?

Participants will enhance their skills in the art of preparing for and carrying out mediation. Some additional skills and frameworks relating to screenings, assessments, and dealing with other “in person” challenges will be explores.

Why are we scared when dealing with conflict?

How can I overcome that?

Find out how to transform conflict into something positive, while proactively preventing unnecessary future conflict from happening.

How do I learn to prepare for, and conduct a mediation session?

What are current best practices in mediation?

Where can I learn about mediation from those who actually mediate professionally on a regular basis?

Participants will be introduced to a comprehensive model for conducting interpersonal mediation in the role of an outside professional mediator, rather than as an insider to the organization conflict. All parties will be given multiple chances to practice and learn from the roles of mediator, disputant, and/pr observer.

How do you respond when a friend, family member or colleague come to you for support as they struggle through conflict?

Learn the importance of assessing conflict situations in order to determine the best response.

Why are we angry during conflicts?

What exactly is anger anyways, and why do we feel it?

How can I deal with someone who is angry?

How do I stay calm so I don’t say something I’ll regret?

Explore what anger is, and productive ways to manage and respond to it, both within yourself and others.

Do you want to become a mediator?

Are you interested in understanding how mediation is being applied in your community today?

Are you interested in bringing the resources of mediation to your place of work, and/or into the other spheres of your life?

This workshop serves as a primer for all other courses related to mediation. It is designed to build a core foundation of knowledge about the wide-ranging understanding of, and practice of, mediation today. It is also intended to aid in planning your personal course of professional development in this area. Participants will explore different underlying assumptions, definitions, and applications of mediation in an engaging, fun and practical way.

Why are we scared when dealing with conflict?

How can I overcome that?

Find out how to transform conflict into something positive, while proactively preventing unnecessary future conflict from happening.

Formerly titled: Culture and Conflict

Are cultural differences and/or misunderstandings causing conflicts at work?

Cultural diversity is a universal reality. So is conflict. Knowing how to deal within a culturally diverse world will increase your success at work and in your relationships. Learn how to recognize the cultural elements in conflict and gain a framework for working in cross-cultural settings.