40-hour Basic Mediation Training
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$850.00
$850.00
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Greetings and Welcome to our 40-hour Basic Mediation Training Program!
Within 24 hours of your purchase, you will receive an email with instructions on how to proceed to your online classroom. Once you are logged-in to Transitions Mediation Centers online learning platform you will have full access to all of the training modules. If there are any issues, please contact us at rebecca@transitionsmediationcenters.com or call us at (713) 396-0759
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
Training Location
Live Virtual Training
ZOOM.US
Training Content:
I. History of Mediation
II. Overview of ADR Legislation in Texas
III. Conflict Resolution Theory
Topics:
IV. Mediation Theory and Practice
Topics:
A. Definition of mediation
B. Role and characteristics of mediators
C. Theory of mediation
D. Benefits of the mediation process
E. Differences in third-party roles: mediators, arbitrators, and judges
F. Approaches to negotiation
G. Range of styles, types of mediators and mediations
H. Impact of diversity issues
I. Court systems and procedures
V. Mediation Process and Techniques
A. Elements of the Mediation Process
1. Preliminary arrangements
2. Opening and structuring the mediation session
3. Introduction/orientation of disputants/attorneys
4. Gathering and exchanging information (venting/opening statements)
5. Issue and problem clarification
6. Generating options
7. Bargaining and negotiation
8. Agreement writing/enforceability
9. Closure
B. Techniques
1. Trust building
2. Reframing
3. Keeping on track, following agenda, managing process
4. Focusing on interests vs. positions
5. Building on partial agreements
6. Caucusing
7. Reality testing
8. Working with third parties
9. Managing difficult people or strong emotions
VI. Self-Awareness
Topics:
A. Diversity/cultural awareness (personal biases)
B. Language differences
C. Conflict style
D. How the trainee responds to conflict
E. Personality style
VII. Ethics
Topics:
A. Conflict of interest/appearance of impropriety
B. Neutrality/impartiality
C. Confidentiality
D. Sample of standards recommended by dispute resolution professional
organizations
E. Staying in the role of mediator
F. Violence, substance abuse, child abuse & neglect, screening, reporting and legal
issues
G. Power imbalances
H. Liability
I. Misuse of process
J. Protecting the process
K. Awareness of various organizations’ ethical guidelines and grievance processes
VIII. Communication Skills
Skills include:
A. Listening
B. Note taking
C. Questioning
D. Nonverbal communication (i.e., eye contact, body language)
E. Restating and clarifying
F. Use of neutral language
G. Drafting the agreement
H. Recognizing feelings and emotions of parties
IX. Professional Considerations
Topics:
A. Professional organizations
B. Networking
C. Practicum
D. Continuing education
E. Aspects of establishing a practice
F. Community service
G. Role Play
Transitions Training Disclosure
This course adopts the mediator training standards set forth by the Texas Mediators Round Table. Our training modules are online and we offer a discussion board/ Q & A forum available from 9am til 6 pm central standard time, with an experienced trainer to answer questions. To Finalize the course, students must attend a one day live training via Zoom to complete the program.
To clarify Court appointed mediations: Court appointed mediations are court appointed by a judge. The purpose of a court appointed mediation is to help parties come to a resolution without incurring the cost of litigation and often works on a sliding-scale pricing or the judge may set the fee.
. "Court appointed mediators" are generally expected to meet the requirements of Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 154.052, but the Code allows the court and/or Judges to waive the requirements at its discretion.
Terms and Conditions
Cancellation Policy:
If you decide to cancel or no-show your registered training class, Transitions Mediation Center will allow you to take the next available class at No charge. There are NO REFUNDS – No Exceptions.
*In the event that registration numbers are low, the class will be rescheduled.
Training Location
Live Virtual Training
ZOOM.US
Training Content:
I. History of Mediation
II. Overview of ADR Legislation in Texas
III. Conflict Resolution Theory
Topics:
- Definitions, Types of Conflict, Sources of Resolution, and Responses to Conflict.
- Conflict Resolution Continuum
- Interest-based, collaborative problem solving
IV. Mediation Theory and Practice
Topics:
A. Definition of mediation
B. Role and characteristics of mediators
C. Theory of mediation
D. Benefits of the mediation process
E. Differences in third-party roles: mediators, arbitrators, and judges
F. Approaches to negotiation
G. Range of styles, types of mediators and mediations
H. Impact of diversity issues
I. Court systems and procedures
V. Mediation Process and Techniques
A. Elements of the Mediation Process
1. Preliminary arrangements
2. Opening and structuring the mediation session
3. Introduction/orientation of disputants/attorneys
4. Gathering and exchanging information (venting/opening statements)
5. Issue and problem clarification
6. Generating options
7. Bargaining and negotiation
8. Agreement writing/enforceability
9. Closure
B. Techniques
1. Trust building
2. Reframing
3. Keeping on track, following agenda, managing process
4. Focusing on interests vs. positions
5. Building on partial agreements
6. Caucusing
7. Reality testing
8. Working with third parties
9. Managing difficult people or strong emotions
VI. Self-Awareness
Topics:
A. Diversity/cultural awareness (personal biases)
B. Language differences
C. Conflict style
D. How the trainee responds to conflict
E. Personality style
VII. Ethics
Topics:
A. Conflict of interest/appearance of impropriety
B. Neutrality/impartiality
C. Confidentiality
D. Sample of standards recommended by dispute resolution professional
organizations
E. Staying in the role of mediator
F. Violence, substance abuse, child abuse & neglect, screening, reporting and legal
issues
G. Power imbalances
H. Liability
I. Misuse of process
J. Protecting the process
K. Awareness of various organizations’ ethical guidelines and grievance processes
VIII. Communication Skills
Skills include:
A. Listening
B. Note taking
C. Questioning
D. Nonverbal communication (i.e., eye contact, body language)
E. Restating and clarifying
F. Use of neutral language
G. Drafting the agreement
H. Recognizing feelings and emotions of parties
IX. Professional Considerations
Topics:
A. Professional organizations
B. Networking
C. Practicum
D. Continuing education
E. Aspects of establishing a practice
F. Community service
G. Role Play
Transitions Training Disclosure
This course adopts the mediator training standards set forth by the Texas Mediators Round Table. Our training modules are online and we offer a discussion board/ Q & A forum available from 9am til 6 pm central standard time, with an experienced trainer to answer questions. To Finalize the course, students must attend a one day live training via Zoom to complete the program.
To clarify Court appointed mediations: Court appointed mediations are court appointed by a judge. The purpose of a court appointed mediation is to help parties come to a resolution without incurring the cost of litigation and often works on a sliding-scale pricing or the judge may set the fee.
. "Court appointed mediators" are generally expected to meet the requirements of Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 154.052, but the Code allows the court and/or Judges to waive the requirements at its discretion.
Terms and Conditions
Cancellation Policy:
If you decide to cancel or no-show your registered training class, Transitions Mediation Center will allow you to take the next available class at No charge. There are NO REFUNDS – No Exceptions.
*In the event that registration numbers are low, the class will be rescheduled.
