
40-HOUR BASIC
MEDIATION TRAINING
Autumn 2023 Basic Mediation Training (virtual):
Part I – September 15, 16, & 17
Part II - September 29, 30, & October 1
Register online:
or over the phone at 509-456-0103 Ext 5.
Trainer(s):
Leslie Ann Grove: Executive Director, Northwest Mediation Center
Northwest Mediation Center staff
Training Location:
Virtual via Zoom
Cost:
$599
(Training is offered on two non-consecutive weekends
for minimal interference with conventional work schedules.
Participants must complete both Part I and Part II.)
Learn the basic art, craft, science, and ethics of facilitating peaceful conflict resolution.
Completion of Northwest Mediation Center’s 40-hour Basic Mediation course is the main prerequisite for entrance into the Practicum Program leading to Mediator Certification.
Who will benefit from this training?
Teachers – Counselors – Attorneys – Ministers – Social Workers
Human resource staff – Supervisors and Managers – Business Professionals
Customer Service and Sales Persons – Law Enforcement
Training content includes:
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Convening skills – how to invite parties to the table
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Conflict theory – how and why conflicts are born and grow
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Conflict styles — analyzing approaches to conflict
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Neutrality and Confidentiality — hallmarks of the process
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Ethics, conflict resolution process, & techniques — helping parties craft resolutions
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Agreement writing — helping parties memorialize their agreements
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Mediation and the Law —
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how laws effect mediation
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and how mediated agreements effect litigation
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Role plays — trying out new skills in mock mediation sessions
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And much more!