Upcoming for Mediators, Coaches, and Facilitators

Mediators' Check-in

Check in every Wednesday 4–5 p.m. to discuss aspects of conflict resolution in our community.

  • May 18 - History of MV Mediation and our network with the Massachusetts Office of Public Collaboration

  • May 25 - Asking Better Questions in mediation and coaching

  • June 1 - Gender Bias: updating our language and understanding

  • June 8 - Ethical Challenges: The daily practice of considering our ethical decisions

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86378014243

National Gathering of Community Mediators

We would like all mediators to attend the national gathering of mediators Monday, May 23rd at 7 pm via Zoom. Sponsored by the National Association for Community Mediation NAFCM. Here is the flyer; don't forget to RSVP––we want a good showing from MV Mediation. May Momentum NAFCM

Role plays––every Thursday 6:30-8, through June 16

We need role players who don't turn into pumpkins at 6 pm! Come on! It is fun and uplifting helping the mediators in training. The class begins at 5:30 and you can join the class then or come at 6:30 when we begin role playing. There are five sessions left––we need any or all of you if you can make it.

Family Mediators and Those with Teaching/Child Development Experience

We have been asked to attend advance training for experienced mediators in Harassment Prevention Mediation techniques. If you would like to add to your skill set, reach out to Sara to discuss. The training is on June 24, will be on Zoom, and will be presented by our partners at MWI. Mediation Works Inc is a Boston based mediation and training organization, they provide professional development for our family and divorce mediators.

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