40-HOUR BASIC
MEDIATION TRAINING
Spring 2025 Basic Mediation Training (virtual):
Part I – September 12, 13, 14
Part II - September 26, 27, 28
REGISTER
Or call 509-456-0103 for questions or phone registration.
Trainer: Leslie Ann Grove: Executive Director, Northwest Mediation Center
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: $649 ($619 if you register at least three weeks before the first class with coupon code BMTF2025)
Time: Friday 1PM-5PM
Saturday / Sunday 9AM-6PM
Training is offered on two non-consecutive weekends for minimal interference with conventional work schedules. Participants must complete both weekends.
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 — how laws affect mediation and how mediated agreements affect litigation
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Role plays — trying out new skills in mock mediation sessions
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And much more!