Fall 2024 Basic Mediation Training (virtual):

Part I – September 20, 21, and 22

Part II - October 4, 5, and 6

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Or call 509-456-0103 for questions &/or phone registration.

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Trainer(s)

Leslie Ann Grove: Executive Director, Northwest Mediation Center
Northwest Mediation Center staff

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Location

Virtual via Zoom

Cost

$649

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Time

Training is offered on two non-consecutive weekends for minimal interference with conventional work schedules.

Friday        1PM-5PM 

Saturday    9AM-6PM 

Sunday      9AM-6PM 

Participants must complete both weekends

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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.

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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

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Training content includes:

• Convening skills – how to invite parties to the table

• Conflict theory – how and why conflicts are born and grow

• Conflict styles — analyzing approaches to conflict

• Neutrality and Confidentiality — hallmarks of the process

• Ethics, conflict resolution process, & techniques — helping parties craft resolutions

• Agreement writing — helping parties memorialize their agreements

• Mediation and the Law —

  • how laws affect mediation

  • and how mediated agreements affect litigation

• Role plays — trying out new skills in mock mediation sessions

• And much more!