40 Hour Mediation Training - Webinar
6 days of programming!
August 3-5 & 10-12, 2021
Live on ZOOM!
- Overview of Mediation
- Mediation Models
- Effective Negotiation: Transitioning Parties from Positions to Interests
- Mediation Roadmap
- Stages of Mediation: Preparation, Opening the Session, Sharing Perspectives and Exploring Issues in Depth and Problem-solving
- Cultural Issues in Mediation
- Working with Attorneys in Mediation
- Using the Caucus in Mediation
- How Mediators Diagnose the Causes of Conflict
- The Art of Reframing: Dealing with Threats, Demands and other Toxic Language
- Mediating Money Matters
- Posing Thoughtful, Insightful, Provocative Questions
- Power Issues in Mediation
- Mediating Sexual Harassment Cases
- Applications of Mediation
- Building a Mediation Practice
- Co-Mediation
- Working with Apologies
- Dealing with Impasse
- Gaining Experience: Volunteer Opportunities for Mediators
- Standards of Conduct
- Ethical Dilemmas for Mediators
Presented By:
Judy Mares-Dixon, M.A., owner of Mares-Dixon & Associates, former partner with CDR Associates, has worked in the conflict resolution field since 1986 as a trainer, mediator, coach, facilitator, consultant, and dispute resolution systems designer in the United States, Canada, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand. She mediates contract disputes, collective bargaining agreements, sexual harassment, ADA and other EEOC complaints. She mediates grievances, organizational conflicts, conflicts involving cross cultural issues and public policy disputes. Ms. Mares-Dixon has applied alternative dispute resolution procedures in the private and public sectors at the local, state, and federal levels. She has trained human resource personnel, union officials, managers, lawyers, advocates, social service personnel, educators, law enforcement personnel, community organizers, and medical professionals in mediation, negotiation, coaching, facilitation, resolving cross-cultural issues and dispute resolution system design.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
A refund of your tuition, less a $200 administrative fee, will be issued until July 23, 2021. After July 23, 2021 no refunds will be issued, but you may transfer your registration to someone else.
If disability accommodations or special assistance are needed, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests must be made at least two weeks prior to the scheduled program.
The program will be submitted for CLE accreditation in Colorado. If you need to seek accreditation in another state, please review the process and requirements for that individual state. CBA-CLE staff can provide a Uniform Certificate of Attendance, and it is the attendee’s responsibility to complete the accreditation outside of Colorado.
Day 1, Tuesday, August 3, 2021
8:30 am – 3:45 pm
Welcome and Introductions
Course Overview and Expectations
Overview of Mediation
- Definition of mediation
- Theory of mediation
- Benefits and drawbacks of the mediation process
- Characteristics of effective mediators
- Clarifying the roles of mediators, arbitrators, judges, lawyers, and advocates
Break
Mediation Models
- Facilitative
- Transformative
- Evaluative
11:45 am – 12:30 pm
Lunch
Effective Negotiation: Transitioning Parties from Positions to Interests
Mediation Roadmap
Break
Mediation Video and Discussion
Day 2, Wednesday, August 4, 2021
8:30 am – 3:45 pm
Review and Preview
Stages of Mediation: Preparation
- Interviewing the parties
- Analyzing the conflict
- Developing your mediation strategy
Break
Preparation Practice
Stages of Mediation: Opening the Session
- Establishing credibility and rapport
- Clarifying the process
- Establishing ground rules
- Clarifying parameters surrounding confidentiality
- Creating a safe, constructive environment
Stages of Mediation: Sharing Perspectives and Exploring Issues in Depth
- Soliciting critical data
- Posing thoughtful, insightful, provocative questions
- Developing a deeper understanding of the history, consequences and importance of each issue
11:45 am – 12:30 pm
Lunch
Simulation I, Part One
Break
Stages of Mediation: Problem-Solving
- Generating options
- Evaluating options
- Reaching mutual settlement agreements
Mediation Simulation I, Part Two
Day 3, Thursday, August 5, 2021
8:30 am – 3:45 pm
Review and Preview
Cultural Issues in Mediation
Working with Attorneys in Mediation
Break
Mediation Simulation II, Part One
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Lunch
Using the Caucus in Mediation
Caucus Demonstration
Break
Mediation Simulation II, Part Two
Day 4, Tuesday, August 10, 2021
8:30 am – 3:45 pm
Review and Preview
How Mediators Diagnose the Causes of Conflict
- Relationship issues
- Data problems
- Values Disputes
- Structural constraints
Break
The Art of Reframing: Dealing with Threats, Demands and other Toxic Language
Mediating Money Matters
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Lunch
Mid-course Evaluation
Mediation Simulation III
Day 5, Wednesday, August 11, 2021
8:30 am – 3:45 pm
Review and Preview
Posing Thoughtful, Insightful, Provocative Questions
Power Issues in Mediation
- What sources of power should parties use?
- What sources do they abuse?
- What power does the mediator have?
Break
Mediating Sexual Harassment Cases
Applications of Mediation
- Commercial disputes
- Community disputes
- Workplace conflict
- Public policy issues
11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Working Lunch
Building a Mediation Practice
- Business requirements
- Marketing strategies
Co-Mediation
Break
Co-Mediation Simulation IV
Day 6, Thursday, August 12, 2021
8:30 am – 3:45 pm
Review and Preview
Working with Apologies
Dealing with Impasse
- Why does it occur?
- What are the signs of an impending impasse?
- How do mediators cause impasse?
- How do mediators move parties beyond impasse?
Break
Co-Mediation Simulation V
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm
Lunch
Getting Experience: Volunteer Opportunities for Mediators
Break
Standards of Conduct
Ethical Dilemmas for Mediators
Course Review and Evaluation
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $1039.00 |
| CBA Member | $879.00 |
| CBA Dispute Resolution Section Member | $799.00 |
| MAC Member | $799.00 |
| ELITE Pass Holder | $439.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Member | $399.00 |
- General Credits: 40.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.00
- EDI Credits:
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