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40-Hour Comprehensive Mediation Training:  Level I and Level II

16-Hour Advanced Mediation Training


Currently Scheduled Courses:

Comprehensive Mediation Training (40-hour Certificate of Completion)—May 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16, 2009

Advanced Mediation Training—October 23, 24 & 25, 2008
This is an innovative, in-depth course designed to develop advanced mediation skills
and enhance your professional standing.  It combines an independent-study component
of your choice with advanced coursework.  Please contact Teresa Carey by July 31, 2008,
to discuss the details if you would like to participate.

Time:

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location:

Marin County, California; lodging information is available upon request


Level I


Level II


Essentials of conflict-resolution theory
Negotiations
Interest-based mediation
Spectrum of mediation styles
Essential communication/people skills
Emotional and psychological considerations
Face-to-face mediation and caucusing
Moving through impasse
Cross- and intercultural issues in mediation
Negotiating monetary settlements
Reaching effective agreements
Ethical rules and interesting dilemmas
Effective mediation of business, workplace, labor/employment, healthcare, real estate, construction, land-use, intellectual-property, personal-injury, probate/trust, intercultural, and organizational disputes
Premediation and follow-up procedures
Attorney advocacy and fee issues
Insurance issues and representatives
Communication and coping skills: managing deadlocks, difficult people, and emotionally charged situations
Career options and resources
Managing and marketing your business

Continuing Education:

The full 40-hour training (resulting in a 40-hour Certificate of Completion) has been approved by the State Bar of California for 32 MCLE credits, including Ethics (2), Stress Management (1), and Elimination of Bias (1).  Approval for BBS, MCEP, and CFLS continuing-education credits is pending.

Tuition:
Standard Early Registration*
Comprehensive Mediation Training—both Level I and Level II (for 40-hour Certificate of Completion) $1,250 $1,150/$1,000
Level I only (a two-day course) $500 ——
Level II only (a three-day course) $750 ——
Advanced Mediation Training $750 ——
*See Registration page for early-registration details.

Note:

Participants who cannot attend on one of the above dates may be able to attend a subsequent session.

Certificates of Completion will be given only to those who attend the full 40 hours of the program.


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