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Part 2 of our Introduction to Mediation course begins on December 6. This set of six classes focuses on the dilemmas and challenges that come up during mediation and is designed to deepen student mediators’ understanding of the practice of mediation. Topics are: mitigating impasse, biases and diversity, understanding emotions and neuroscience, power imbalances, ethical challenges, and note taking/agreement writing.

This course is 15 hours of class time with independent work between classes. Any trained or partially trained mediator is welcome to attend single classes or the whole course. This is the second segment of three toward becoming qualified in Massachusetts as a mediator.

The Way Out by Peter T. Coleman is our current book club read. Reading and discussion sessions are taking place every Thursday noon -1pm in November and December. It is not too late to join! We are staying put in chapter two for the next few months. If you would like a PDF of chapters one and two, please contact us at info@mvmediation.org to join us.

Here is a public presentation from Harvard Law you may want to access Coleman Friday December 17 noon-1pm.

Testimonials

“I was terrified when I came into the court. It seemed like the end of the world. Thanks to my compassionate and understanding mediators, I was able to have a productive conversation with someone I considered an adversary. I couldn’t believe we were able to work it out without going in front of a judge. Thank you MVMP.”

– Small Claims Client

“I was really not looking forward to mediation. But it turned turned out to be relatively pleasant. I really enjoyed working with the two of you. I plan to recommend mediation to others.”

– Divorce Client

“You brought us all together. It was awesome. I am so relieved. All our people felt uplifted, more united and part of a team. In particular one Board member said she felt she was taken care of with kindness and wisdom. We all know each other much better, have defined our work together and are in such better shape than we were when we started. Thank you MVMP.”

– Facilitation Client

“If you have the chance to do Conflict Coaching, DO IT! It was eye opening for me. My coach was kind, insightful and such a great listener. Most importantly, I learned so much about myself and about how I handle conflict. I now have a good, solid conflict management plan for the future.”

– Conflict Coaching Client

“It was valuable to help me handle a current conflict in my workplace. Putting a positive spin on conflict was an eye-opener for me. It gives me a structure to address problems. We had a very serious conflict at work recently so this is very important and relevant to me right now.”

– Workplace Conflict Management Services