Nov
5
4:00 PM16:00

Conflict Essentials - Session Five

This course is designed for those seeking new approaches to workplace, relationship, family, community and professional conflicts.  Those planning to become mediators, conflict coaches and facilitators should take this course as preparation.  Each session can be attended independently. Sessions will be recorded. Meetings will be by Zoom video conferencing. 

Any in person offerings will have Zoom option.

Instructor Sara Barnes and mediators from MV Mediation.

Conflict Essentials

15 hours – 9 sessions

15 hours
9 sessions
Tuesday
4 PM - 5:30 PM
1.5 hours
10/1, 10/8, 10/22, 10/29,
11/5, 11/12, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10
$500
Session One
October 1, 2024
  • What is conflict?
  • How have I conceptualized conflict in my life?
  • Session Two
    October 8, 2024
  • Conflict matrix
  • What are the major patterns of conflict response?
  • Session Three
    October 22, 2024
  • Analyzing conflict
  • How can I think about conflict analytically?
  • Session Four
    October 29, 2024
  • Positions & interests
  • How do I search conflicts for the real issues?
  • Session Five
    November 5, 2024
  • Active Listening
  • What should I do to be a better listener?
  • Session Six
    November 12, 2024
  • Emotions & conflict
  • How are emotions & feelings related to conflict?
  • Session Seven
    November 26, 2024
  • Looping & Reframing
  • What to do to show I’m trying to understand?
  • Session Eight
    December 3, 2024
  • Managing Toxicity
  • What does research say about toxic polarization?
  • Session Nine
    December 10, 2024
  • Advanced Conflict Resolution Topics
  • View Event →
    Nov
    6
    4:00 PM16:00

    Mediator's Check In: Mediators Talk About the Election and Conflict Resolution, November 6th

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

    View Event →
    Nov
    12
    10:00 AM10:00

    Introduction to Mediation — Qualification Course - Session One

    Review complexity and dilemmas in mediation practice including court, diversity, impasse, and ethical topics.

    -Second segment of MA qualification-

    Introduction to Mediation –
    Qualification Course

    15 hours – 6 sessions

    15 hours
    6 sessions
    Tuesdays
    10:00 AM - 12:30PM
    2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly
    11/12, 11/19, 11/26,
    12/3, 12/10, 12/17
    $500
    Session One
    November 12, 2024
    Mitigating impasse
    Session Two
    November 19, 2024
    Biases and diversity in mediation
    Session Three
    November 26, 2024
    Mediation and neuroscience
    Session Four
    December 3, 2024
    Power imbalances
    Session Five
    December 10, 2024
    Handling emotions in mediation
    Session Six
    December 17, 2024
    Ethical dilemmas in mediation
    View Event →
    Nov
    12
    4:00 PM16:00

    Conflict Essentials - Session Six

    This course is designed for those seeking new approaches to workplace, relationship, family, community and professional conflicts.  Those planning to become mediators, conflict coaches and facilitators should take this course as preparation.  Each session can be attended independently. Sessions will be recorded. Meetings will be by Zoom video conferencing. 

    Any in person offerings will have Zoom option.

    Instructor Sara Barnes and mediators from MV Mediation.

    Conflict Essentials

    15 hours – 9 sessions

    15 hours
    9 sessions
    Tuesday
    4 PM - 5:30 PM
    1.5 hours
    10/1, 10/8, 10/22, 10/29,
    11/5, 11/12, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10
    $500
    Session One
    October 1, 2024
  • What is conflict?
  • How have I conceptualized conflict in my life?
  • Session Two
    October 8, 2024
  • Conflict matrix
  • What are the major patterns of conflict response?
  • Session Three
    October 22, 2024
  • Analyzing conflict
  • How can I think about conflict analytically?
  • Session Four
    October 29, 2024
  • Positions & interests
  • How do I search conflicts for the real issues?
  • Session Five
    November 5, 2024
  • Active Listening
  • What should I do to be a better listener?
  • Session Six
    November 12, 2024
  • Emotions & conflict
  • How are emotions & feelings related to conflict?
  • Session Seven
    November 26, 2024
  • Looping & Reframing
  • What to do to show I’m trying to understand?
  • Session Eight
    December 3, 2024
  • Managing Toxicity
  • What does research say about toxic polarization?
  • Session Nine
    December 10, 2024
  • Advanced Conflict Resolution Topics
  • View Event →
    Nov
    13
    4:00 PM16:00

    Mediator's Check In: Meet This Amazing Mediator - TBD, November 13th

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

    View Event →
    Nov
    19
    10:00 AM10:00

    Introduction to Mediation — Qualification Course - Session Two

    Review complexity and dilemmas in mediation practice including court, diversity, impasse, and ethical topics.

    -Second segment of MA qualification-

    Introduction to Mediation –
    Qualification Course

    15 hours – 6 sessions

    15 hours
    6 sessions
    Tuesdays
    10:00 AM - 12:30PM
    2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly
    11/12, 11/19, 11/26,
    12/3, 12/10, 12/17
    $500
    Session One
    November 12, 2024
    Mitigating impasse
    Session Two
    November 19, 2024
    Biases and diversity in mediation
    Session Three
    November 26, 2024
    Mediation and neuroscience
    Session Four
    December 3, 2024
    Power imbalances
    Session Five
    December 10, 2024
    Handling emotions in mediation
    Session Six
    December 17, 2024
    Ethical dilemmas in mediation
    View Event →
    Nov
    20
    4:00 PM16:00

    Mediator's Check In: Guest Speaker--Board of Directors President, November 20th

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

    View Event →
    Nov
    26
    10:00 AM10:00

    Introduction to Mediation — Qualification Course - Session Three

    Review complexity and dilemmas in mediation practice including court, diversity, impasse, and ethical topics.

    -Second segment of MA qualification-

    Introduction to Mediation –
    Qualification Course

    15 hours – 6 sessions

    15 hours
    6 sessions
    Tuesdays
    10:00 AM - 12:30PM
    2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly
    11/12, 11/19, 11/26,
    12/3, 12/10, 12/17
    $500
    Session One
    November 12, 2024
    Mitigating impasse
    Session Two
    November 19, 2024
    Biases and diversity in mediation
    Session Three
    November 26, 2024
    Mediation and neuroscience
    Session Four
    December 3, 2024
    Power imbalances
    Session Five
    December 10, 2024
    Handling emotions in mediation
    Session Six
    December 17, 2024
    Ethical dilemmas in mediation
    View Event →
    Nov
    26
    4:00 PM16:00

    Conflict Essentials - Session Seven

    This course is designed for those seeking new approaches to workplace, relationship, family, community and professional conflicts.  Those planning to become mediators, conflict coaches and facilitators should take this course as preparation.  Each session can be attended independently. Sessions will be recorded. Meetings will be by Zoom video conferencing. 

    Any in person offerings will have Zoom option.

    Instructor Sara Barnes and mediators from MV Mediation.

    Conflict Essentials

    15 hours – 9 sessions

    15 hours
    9 sessions
    Tuesday
    4 PM - 5:30 PM
    1.5 hours
    10/1, 10/8, 10/22, 10/29,
    11/5, 11/12, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10
    $500
    Session One
    October 1, 2024
  • What is conflict?
  • How have I conceptualized conflict in my life?
  • Session Two
    October 8, 2024
  • Conflict matrix
  • What are the major patterns of conflict response?
  • Session Three
    October 22, 2024
  • Analyzing conflict
  • How can I think about conflict analytically?
  • Session Four
    October 29, 2024
  • Positions & interests
  • How do I search conflicts for the real issues?
  • Session Five
    November 5, 2024
  • Active Listening
  • What should I do to be a better listener?
  • Session Six
    November 12, 2024
  • Emotions & conflict
  • How are emotions & feelings related to conflict?
  • Session Seven
    November 26, 2024
  • Looping & Reframing
  • What to do to show I’m trying to understand?
  • Session Eight
    December 3, 2024
  • Managing Toxicity
  • What does research say about toxic polarization?
  • Session Nine
    December 10, 2024
  • Advanced Conflict Resolution Topics
  • View Event →
    Nov
    27
    4:00 PM16:00

    No Mediator's Check In--Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning, November 27th

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

    View Event →
    Dec
    3
    10:00 AM10:00

    Introduction to Mediation — Qualification Course - Session Four

    Review complexity and dilemmas in mediation practice including court, diversity, impasse, and ethical topics.

    -Second segment of MA qualification-

    Introduction to Mediation –
    Qualification Course

    15 hours – 6 sessions

    15 hours
    6 sessions
    Tuesdays
    10:00 AM - 12:30PM
    2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly
    11/12, 11/19, 11/26,
    12/3, 12/10, 12/17
    $500
    Session One
    November 12, 2024
    Mitigating impasse
    Session Two
    November 19, 2024
    Biases and diversity in mediation
    Session Three
    November 26, 2024
    Mediation and neuroscience
    Session Four
    December 3, 2024
    Power imbalances
    Session Five
    December 10, 2024
    Handling emotions in mediation
    Session Six
    December 17, 2024
    Ethical dilemmas in mediation
    View Event →
    Dec
    3
    4:00 PM16:00

    Conflict Essentials - Session Eight

    This course is designed for those seeking new approaches to workplace, relationship, family, community and professional conflicts.  Those planning to become mediators, conflict coaches and facilitators should take this course as preparation.  Each session can be attended independently. Sessions will be recorded. Meetings will be by Zoom video conferencing. 

    Any in person offerings will have Zoom option.

    Instructor Sara Barnes and mediators from MV Mediation.

    Conflict Essentials

    15 hours – 9 sessions

    15 hours
    9 sessions
    Tuesday
    4 PM - 5:30 PM
    1.5 hours
    10/1, 10/8, 10/22, 10/29,
    11/5, 11/12, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10
    $500
    Session One
    October 1, 2024
  • What is conflict?
  • How have I conceptualized conflict in my life?
  • Session Two
    October 8, 2024
  • Conflict matrix
  • What are the major patterns of conflict response?
  • Session Three
    October 22, 2024
  • Analyzing conflict
  • How can I think about conflict analytically?
  • Session Four
    October 29, 2024
  • Positions & interests
  • How do I search conflicts for the real issues?
  • Session Five
    November 5, 2024
  • Active Listening
  • What should I do to be a better listener?
  • Session Six
    November 12, 2024
  • Emotions & conflict
  • How are emotions & feelings related to conflict?
  • Session Seven
    November 26, 2024
  • Looping & Reframing
  • What to do to show I’m trying to understand?
  • Session Eight
    December 3, 2024
  • Managing Toxicity
  • What does research say about toxic polarization?
  • Session Nine
    December 10, 2024
  • Advanced Conflict Resolution Topics
  • View Event →
    Dec
    4
    4:00 PM16:00

    Mediator's Check In: Guest Speaker--Local Consumer Program Staff, December 4th

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

    View Event →
    Dec
    10
    10:00 AM10:00

    Introduction to Mediation — Qualification Course - Session Five

    Review complexity and dilemmas in mediation practice including court, diversity, impasse, and ethical topics.

    -Second segment of MA qualification-

    Introduction to Mediation –
    Qualification Course

    15 hours – 6 sessions

    15 hours
    6 sessions
    Tuesdays
    10:00 AM - 12:30PM
    2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly
    11/12, 11/19, 11/26,
    12/3, 12/10, 12/17
    $500
    Session One
    November 12, 2024
    Mitigating impasse
    Session Two
    November 19, 2024
    Biases and diversity in mediation
    Session Three
    November 26, 2024
    Mediation and neuroscience
    Session Four
    December 3, 2024
    Power imbalances
    Session Five
    December 10, 2024
    Handling emotions in mediation
    Session Six
    December 17, 2024
    Ethical dilemmas in mediation
    View Event →
    Dec
    10
    4:00 PM16:00

    Conflict Essentials - Session Nine

    This course is designed for those seeking new approaches to workplace, relationship, family, community and professional conflicts.  Those planning to become mediators, conflict coaches and facilitators should take this course as preparation.  Each session can be attended independently. Sessions will be recorded. Meetings will be by Zoom video conferencing. 

    Any in person offerings will have Zoom option.

    Instructor Sara Barnes and mediators from MV Mediation.

    Conflict Essentials

    15 hours – 9 sessions

    15 hours
    9 sessions
    Tuesday
    4 PM - 5:30 PM
    1.5 hours
    10/1, 10/8, 10/22, 10/29,
    11/5, 11/12, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10
    $500
    Session One
    October 1, 2024
  • What is conflict?
  • How have I conceptualized conflict in my life?
  • Session Two
    October 8, 2024
  • Conflict matrix
  • What are the major patterns of conflict response?
  • Session Three
    October 22, 2024
  • Analyzing conflict
  • How can I think about conflict analytically?
  • Session Four
    October 29, 2024
  • Positions & interests
  • How do I search conflicts for the real issues?
  • Session Five
    November 5, 2024
  • Active Listening
  • What should I do to be a better listener?
  • Session Six
    November 12, 2024
  • Emotions & conflict
  • How are emotions & feelings related to conflict?
  • Session Seven
    November 26, 2024
  • Looping & Reframing
  • What to do to show I’m trying to understand?
  • Session Eight
    December 3, 2024
  • Managing Toxicity
  • What does research say about toxic polarization?
  • Session Nine
    December 10, 2024
  • Advanced Conflict Resolution Topics
  • View Event →
    Dec
    11
    4:00 PM16:00

    Mediator's Check In: Guest Speaker--Youth Program Staff, December 11th

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

    View Event →
    Dec
    17
    10:00 AM10:00

    Introduction to Mediation — Qualification Course - Session Six

    Review complexity and dilemmas in mediation practice including court, diversity, impasse, and ethical topics.

    -Second segment of MA qualification-

    Introduction to Mediation –
    Qualification Course

    15 hours – 6 sessions

    15 hours
    6 sessions
    Tuesdays
    10:00 AM - 12:30PM
    2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly
    11/12, 11/19, 11/26,
    12/3, 12/10, 12/17
    $500
    Session One
    November 12, 2024
    Mitigating impasse
    Session Two
    November 19, 2024
    Biases and diversity in mediation
    Session Three
    November 26, 2024
    Mediation and neuroscience
    Session Four
    December 3, 2024
    Power imbalances
    Session Five
    December 10, 2024
    Handling emotions in mediation
    Session Six
    December 17, 2024
    Ethical dilemmas in mediation
    View Event →
    Dec
    18
    4:00 PM16:00

    No Mediator's Check In, December 18th

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

    View Event →
    Dec
    25
    4:00 PM16:00

    No Mediator's Check In--Christmas Holiday, December 25th

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

    View Event →
    Jan
    1
    4:00 PM16:00

    No Mediator's Check In--New Years Day, January 1st

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

    View Event →
    Jan
    8
    4:00 PM16:00

    Mediator's Check In: Workplace Conflict Series - Case Study, January 8th

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

    View Event →
    Jan
    15
    4:00 PM16:00

    Mediator's Check In: Workplace Conflict Series - Tips & Procedures, January 15th

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

    View Event →
    Jan
    22
    4:00 PM16:00

    Mediator's Check In: Workplace Conflict Series - Role Play, January 22nd

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

    View Event →
    Jan
    29
    4:00 PM16:00

    Mediator's Check In: Building Confidence - Telling Stories, January 29th

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

    View Event →
    Feb
    5
    4:00 PM16:00

    Mediator's Check In: Building Confidence - Talking Smoothly, February 5th

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

    View Event →
    Feb
    12
    4:00 PM16:00

    Mediator's Check In: Building Confidence - Getting Out of Your Head, February 12th

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

    View Event →
    Feb
    19
    4:00 PM16:00

    Mediator's Check In: Building Confidence - Undoing Undermining Phrases, February 19th

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

    View Event →

    Nov
    5
    10:00 AM10:00

    Introduction to Mediation Basics Course — Session Six

    This course is for those who want to learn the process of mediation in order to provide mediation services through their workplace or organization. If your goal is to join the MV Mediation roster, handle court referred small claims, housing or civil cases, take on estate, divorce, family or juvenile cases; an apprenticeship and additional course work may be required. Once you have taken a course with us we guide you through the process, so sign up!

    Sessions will be recorded. 

    Meetings will be by Zoom video conferencing. Any in-person offerings will have Zoom option. 

    Introduction to Mediation Basics 15 hours – 6 sessions
    Tuesdays
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly
    10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22,
    10/29, 11/5
    $500
    Session One
    October 1, 2024
    What is mediation?
    Session Two
    October 8, 2024
    How to set the stage
    Session Three
    October 15, 2024
    Listening to the conflict story
    Session Four
    October 22, 2024
    Crafting mediation questions
    Session Five
    October 29, 2024
    Negotiation in mediation
    Session Six
    November 5, 2024
    Developing the final agreement

    Many of the past participants have stated that the training to become a mediator has helped them in their work, family, and personal lives.  These skills have broad uses and the classes are fun and uplifting. Come ready to participate and interact.  All classes are by zoom.

    If you want to become a Massachusetts qualified mediator these are the first 24 hours of 40 hours required training.

    The fee for the course is on a Sliding scale —we do not turn anyone away for financial reasons.

    Call or email for more information. 

    Scholarships are available, please send email to info@mvmediation.org for more information.

    View Event →
    Oct
    30
    4:00 PM16:00

    Mediator's Check In: Handling Feelings--Fear, October 30th

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

    View Event →
    Oct
    29
    4:00 PM16:00

    Conflict Essentials - Session Four

    This course is designed for those seeking new approaches to workplace, relationship, family, community and professional conflicts.  Those planning to become mediators, conflict coaches and facilitators should take this course as preparation.  Each session can be attended independently. Sessions will be recorded. Meetings will be by Zoom video conferencing. 

    Any in person offerings will have Zoom option.

    Instructor Sara Barnes and mediators from MV Mediation.

    Conflict Essentials

    15 hours – 9 sessions

    15 hours
    9 sessions
    Tuesday
    4 PM - 5:30 PM
    1.5 hours
    10/1, 10/8, 10/22, 10/29,
    11/5, 11/12, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10
    $500
    Session One
    October 1, 2024
  • What is conflict?
  • How have I conceptualized conflict in my life?
  • Session Two
    October 8, 2024
  • Conflict matrix
  • What are the major patterns of conflict response?
  • Session Three
    October 22, 2024
  • Analyzing conflict
  • How can I think about conflict analytically?
  • Session Four
    October 29, 2024
  • Positions & interests
  • How do I search conflicts for the real issues?
  • Session Five
    November 5, 2024
  • Active Listening
  • What should I do to be a better listener?
  • Session Six
    November 12, 2024
  • Emotions & conflict
  • How are emotions & feelings related to conflict?
  • Session Seven
    November 26, 2024
  • Looping & Reframing
  • What to do to show I’m trying to understand?
  • Session Eight
    December 3, 2024
  • Managing Toxicity
  • What does research say about toxic polarization?
  • Session Nine
    December 10, 2024
  • Advanced Conflict Resolution Topics
  • View Event →
    Oct
    29
    10:00 AM10:00

    Introduction to Mediation Basics Course — Session Five

    This course is for those who want to learn the process of mediation in order to provide mediation services through their workplace or organization. If your goal is to join the MV Mediation roster, handle court referred small claims, housing or civil cases, take on estate, divorce, family or juvenile cases; an apprenticeship and additional course work may be required. Once you have taken a course with us we guide you through the process, so sign up!

    Sessions will be recorded. 

    Meetings will be by Zoom video conferencing. Any in-person offerings will have Zoom option. 

    Introduction to Mediation Basics 15 hours – 6 sessions
    Tuesdays
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly
    10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22,
    10/29, 11/5
    $500
    Session One
    October 1, 2024
    What is mediation?
    Session Two
    October 8, 2024
    How to set the stage
    Session Three
    October 15, 2024
    Listening to the conflict story
    Session Four
    October 22, 2024
    Crafting mediation questions
    Session Five
    October 29, 2024
    Negotiation in mediation
    Session Six
    November 5, 2024
    Developing the final agreement

    Many of the past participants have stated that the training to become a mediator has helped them in their work, family, and personal lives.  These skills have broad uses and the classes are fun and uplifting. Come ready to participate and interact.  All classes are by zoom.

    If you want to become a Massachusetts qualified mediator these are the first 24 hours of 40 hours required training.

    The fee for the course is on a Sliding scale —we do not turn anyone away for financial reasons.

    Call or email for more information. 

    Scholarships are available, please send email to info@mvmediation.org for more information.

    View Event →
    Oct
    23
    4:00 PM16:00

    Mediator's Check In: Handling Feelings--Anger, October 23rd

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

    View Event →
    Oct
    22
    4:00 PM16:00

    Conflict Essentials - Session Three

    This course is designed for those seeking new approaches to workplace, relationship, family, community and professional conflicts.  Those planning to become mediators, conflict coaches and facilitators should take this course as preparation.  Each session can be attended independently. Sessions will be recorded. Meetings will be by Zoom video conferencing. 

    Any in person offerings will have Zoom option.

    Instructor Sara Barnes and mediators from MV Mediation.

    Conflict Essentials

    15 hours – 9 sessions

    15 hours
    9 sessions
    Tuesday
    4 PM - 5:30 PM
    1.5 hours
    10/1, 10/8, 10/22, 10/29,
    11/5, 11/12, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10
    $500
    Session One
    October 1, 2024
  • What is conflict?
  • How have I conceptualized conflict in my life?
  • Session Two
    October 8, 2024
  • Conflict matrix
  • What are the major patterns of conflict response?
  • Session Three
    October 22, 2024
  • Analyzing conflict
  • How can I think about conflict analytically?
  • Session Four
    October 29, 2024
  • Positions & interests
  • How do I search conflicts for the real issues?
  • Session Five
    November 5, 2024
  • Active Listening
  • What should I do to be a better listener?
  • Session Six
    November 12, 2024
  • Emotions & conflict
  • How are emotions & feelings related to conflict?
  • Session Seven
    November 26, 2024
  • Looping & Reframing
  • What to do to show I’m trying to understand?
  • Session Eight
    December 3, 2024
  • Managing Toxicity
  • What does research say about toxic polarization?
  • Session Nine
    December 10, 2024
  • Advanced Conflict Resolution Topics
  • View Event →
    Oct
    22
    10:00 AM10:00

    Introduction to Mediation Basics Course — Session Four

    This course is for those who want to learn the process of mediation in order to provide mediation services through their workplace or organization. If your goal is to join the MV Mediation roster, handle court referred small claims, housing or civil cases, take on estate, divorce, family or juvenile cases; an apprenticeship and additional course work may be required. Once you have taken a course with us we guide you through the process, so sign up!

    Sessions will be recorded. 

    Meetings will be by Zoom video conferencing. Any in-person offerings will have Zoom option. 

    Introduction to Mediation Basics 15 hours – 6 sessions
    Tuesdays
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly
    10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22,
    10/29, 11/5
    $500
    Session One
    October 1, 2024
    What is mediation?
    Session Two
    October 8, 2024
    How to set the stage
    Session Three
    October 15, 2024
    Listening to the conflict story
    Session Four
    October 22, 2024
    Crafting mediation questions
    Session Five
    October 29, 2024
    Negotiation in mediation
    Session Six
    November 5, 2024
    Developing the final agreement

    Many of the past participants have stated that the training to become a mediator has helped them in their work, family, and personal lives.  These skills have broad uses and the classes are fun and uplifting. Come ready to participate and interact.  All classes are by zoom.

    If you want to become a Massachusetts qualified mediator these are the first 24 hours of 40 hours required training.

    The fee for the course is on a Sliding scale —we do not turn anyone away for financial reasons.

    Call or email for more information. 

    Scholarships are available, please send email to info@mvmediation.org for more information.

    View Event →
    Oct
    19
    5:00 PM17:00

    MV Mediation's 40th Anniversary Celebration

    Celebrate as we close out Conflict Resolution Week with MV Mediation's 40th Anniversary Celebration on 5-9pm on October 19th at The Loft in Oak Bluffs.

    All are welcome, there will be food, music, and a silent auction.

    Event Details:
    Date:
    October 19, 2024
    Time: 5pm - 9pm
    Location: The Loft in Oak Bluffs
    9 Oak Bluffs Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

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    Oct
    17
    10:00 AM10:00

    Conflict Resolution Day

    Conflict Resolution Week is October 14 -18 and this year's Conflict Resolution Day will be October 17, 2024!

    Conflict Resolution Day was conceived in 2005 by Association of Conflict Resolution to:

    • Promote awareness of mediation, arbitration, conciliation and other creative, peaceful means of resolving conflict;

    • Promote the use of conflict resolution in schools, families, businesses, communities, governments and the legal system;

    • Recognize the significant contributions of (peaceful) conflict resolvers;

    • Obtain national synergy by having celebrations happen across the country and around the world on the same day.

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    Oct
    16
    4:00 PM16:00

    Mediator's Check In: Handling Feelings--Sadness, October 16th

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

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    Oct
    15
    10:00 AM10:00

    Introduction to Mediation Basics Course — Session Three

    This course is for those who want to learn the process of mediation in order to provide mediation services through their workplace or organization. If your goal is to join the MV Mediation roster, handle court referred small claims, housing or civil cases, take on estate, divorce, family or juvenile cases; an apprenticeship and additional course work may be required. Once you have taken a course with us we guide you through the process, so sign up!

    Sessions will be recorded. 

    Meetings will be by Zoom video conferencing. Any in-person offerings will have Zoom option. 

    Introduction to Mediation Basics 15 hours – 6 sessions
    Tuesdays
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly
    10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22,
    10/29, 11/5
    $500
    Session One
    October 1, 2024
    What is mediation?
    Session Two
    October 8, 2024
    How to set the stage
    Session Three
    October 15, 2024
    Listening to the conflict story
    Session Four
    October 22, 2024
    Crafting mediation questions
    Session Five
    October 29, 2024
    Negotiation in mediation
    Session Six
    November 5, 2024
    Developing the final agreement

    Many of the past participants have stated that the training to become a mediator has helped them in their work, family, and personal lives.  These skills have broad uses and the classes are fun and uplifting. Come ready to participate and interact.  All classes are by zoom.

    If you want to become a Massachusetts qualified mediator these are the first 24 hours of 40 hours required training.

    The fee for the course is on a Sliding scale —we do not turn anyone away for financial reasons.

    Call or email for more information. 

    Scholarships are available, please send email to info@mvmediation.org for more information.

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    Oct
    14
    to Oct 18

    Conflict Resolution Week with MV Mediation

    Conflict Resolution Week is October 14 -18 and this year's Conflict Resolution Day will be October 17, 2024!

    Celebrate as we close out the week with MV Mediation's 40th Anniversary Celebration on 5-9pm on October 19th at The Loft in Oak Bluffs.

    Conflict Resolution Day was conceived in 2005 by Association of Conflict Resolution to:

    • Promote awareness of mediation, arbitration, conciliation and other creative, peaceful means of resolving conflict;

    • Promote the use of conflict resolution in schools, families, businesses, communities, governments and the legal system;

    • Recognize the significant contributions of (peaceful) conflict resolvers;

    • Obtain national synergy by having celebrations happen across the country and around the world on the same day.

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    Oct
    9
    4:00 PM16:00

    Mediator's Check In: Part 2—Housing Mediators Court Accessible Agreements, October 9th

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

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    Oct
    8
    4:00 PM16:00

    Conflict Essentials - Session Two

    This course is designed for those seeking new approaches to workplace, relationship, family, community and professional conflicts.  Those planning to become mediators, conflict coaches and facilitators should take this course as preparation.  Each session can be attended independently. Sessions will be recorded. Meetings will be by Zoom video conferencing. 

    Any in person offerings will have Zoom option.

    Instructor Sara Barnes and mediators from MV Mediation.

    Conflict Essentials

    15 hours – 9 sessions

    15 hours
    9 sessions
    Tuesday
    4 PM - 5:30 PM
    1.5 hours
    10/1, 10/8, 10/22, 10/29,
    11/5, 11/12, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10
    $500
    Session One
    October 1, 2024
  • What is conflict?
  • How have I conceptualized conflict in my life?
  • Session Two
    October 8, 2024
  • Conflict matrix
  • What are the major patterns of conflict response?
  • Session Three
    October 22, 2024
  • Analyzing conflict
  • How can I think about conflict analytically?
  • Session Four
    October 29, 2024
  • Positions & interests
  • How do I search conflicts for the real issues?
  • Session Five
    November 5, 2024
  • Active Listening
  • What should I do to be a better listener?
  • Session Six
    November 12, 2024
  • Emotions & conflict
  • How are emotions & feelings related to conflict?
  • Session Seven
    November 26, 2024
  • Looping & Reframing
  • What to do to show I’m trying to understand?
  • Session Eight
    December 3, 2024
  • Managing Toxicity
  • What does research say about toxic polarization?
  • Session Nine
    December 10, 2024
  • Advanced Conflict Resolution Topics
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    Oct
    8
    10:00 AM10:00

    Introduction to Mediation Basics Course — Session Two

    This course is for those who want to learn the process of mediation in order to provide mediation services through their workplace or organization. If your goal is to join the MV Mediation roster, handle court referred small claims, housing or civil cases, take on estate, divorce, family or juvenile cases; an apprenticeship and additional course work may be required. Once you have taken a course with us we guide you through the process, so sign up!

    Sessions will be recorded. 

    Meetings will be by Zoom video conferencing. Any in-person offerings will have Zoom option. 

    Introduction to Mediation Basics 15 hours – 6 sessions
    Tuesdays
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly
    10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22,
    10/29, 11/5
    $500
    Session One
    October 1, 2024
    What is mediation?
    Session Two
    October 8, 2024
    How to set the stage
    Session Three
    October 15, 2024
    Listening to the conflict story
    Session Four
    October 22, 2024
    Crafting mediation questions
    Session Five
    October 29, 2024
    Negotiation in mediation
    Session Six
    November 5, 2024
    Developing the final agreement

    Many of the past participants have stated that the training to become a mediator has helped them in their work, family, and personal lives.  These skills have broad uses and the classes are fun and uplifting. Come ready to participate and interact.  All classes are by zoom.

    If you want to become a Massachusetts qualified mediator these are the first 24 hours of 40 hours required training.

    The fee for the course is on a Sliding scale —we do not turn anyone away for financial reasons.

    Call or email for more information. 

    Scholarships are available, please send email to info@mvmediation.org for more information.

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    Oct
    2
    4:00 PM16:00

    Mediator's Check In: Part 1—Housing Mediators Review of Terms and Practices, October 2nd

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

    View Event →
    Oct
    1
    4:00 PM16:00

    Conflict Essentials - Session One

    This course is designed for those seeking new approaches to workplace, relationship, family, community and professional conflicts.  Those planning to become mediators, conflict coaches and facilitators should take this course as preparation.  Each session can be attended independently. Sessions will be recorded. Meetings will be by Zoom video conferencing. 

    Any in person offerings will have Zoom option.

    Instructor Sara Barnes and mediators from MV Mediation.

    Conflict Essentials

    15 hours – 9 sessions

    15 hours
    9 sessions
    Tuesday
    4 PM - 5:30 PM
    1.5 hours
    10/1, 10/8, 10/22, 10/29,
    11/5, 11/12, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10
    $500
    Session One
    October 1, 2024
  • What is conflict?
  • How have I conceptualized conflict in my life?
  • Session Two
    October 8, 2024
  • Conflict matrix
  • What are the major patterns of conflict response?
  • Session Three
    October 22, 2024
  • Analyzing conflict
  • How can I think about conflict analytically?
  • Session Four
    October 29, 2024
  • Positions & interests
  • How do I search conflicts for the real issues?
  • Session Five
    November 5, 2024
  • Active Listening
  • What should I do to be a better listener?
  • Session Six
    November 12, 2024
  • Emotions & conflict
  • How are emotions & feelings related to conflict?
  • Session Seven
    November 26, 2024
  • Looping & Reframing
  • What to do to show I’m trying to understand?
  • Session Eight
    December 3, 2024
  • Managing Toxicity
  • What does research say about toxic polarization?
  • Session Nine
    December 10, 2024
  • Advanced Conflict Resolution Topics
  • View Event →
    Oct
    1
    10:00 AM10:00

    Introduction to Mediation Basics Course — Session One

    This course is for those who want to learn the process of mediation in order to provide mediation services through their workplace or organization. If your goal is to join the MV Mediation roster, handle court referred small claims, housing or civil cases, take on estate, divorce, family or juvenile cases; an apprenticeship and additional course work may be required. Once you have taken a course with us we guide you through the process, so sign up!

    Sessions will be recorded. 

    Meetings will be by Zoom video conferencing. Any in-person offerings will have Zoom option. 

    Introduction to Mediation Basics 15 hours – 6 sessions
    Tuesdays
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly
    10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22,
    10/29, 11/5
    $500
    Session One
    October 1, 2024
    What is mediation?
    Session Two
    October 8, 2024
    How to set the stage
    Session Three
    October 15, 2024
    Listening to the conflict story
    Session Four
    October 22, 2024
    Crafting mediation questions
    Session Five
    October 29, 2024
    Negotiation in mediation
    Session Six
    November 5, 2024
    Developing the final agreement

    Many of the past participants have stated that the training to become a mediator has helped them in their work, family, and personal lives.  These skills have broad uses and the classes are fun and uplifting. Come ready to participate and interact.  All classes are by zoom.

    If you want to become a Massachusetts qualified mediator these are the first 24 hours of 40 hours required training.

    The fee for the course is on a Sliding scale —we do not turn anyone away for financial reasons.

    Call or email for more information. 

    Scholarships are available, please send email to info@mvmediation.org for more information.

    View Event →
    Sep
    25
    4:00 PM16:00

    Mediator's Check In: Meet Our Amazing Apprentices, September 25th

    MEDIATORS’ CHECK-IN

    Wednesdays at 4 pm––all are welcome to join.

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

    • 9.25.24 - Meet our amazing apprentices

    • 10.2.24 - Part 1—Housing mediators review of terms and practices   

    • 10.9.24 - Part 2—Housing mediators court accessible agreements

    • 10.16.24 - Handling feelings--sadness

    • 10.23.24 - Handling feelings-anger

    • 10.30.24 - Handling feelings-fear

    • 11.6.24 - Mediators talk about the election and conflict resolution

    • 11.13.24 - Meet this amazing mediator–TBD

    • 11.20.24 - Guest speaker—Board of Directors President

    • 11.27.24 - No Mediator Check in –Thanksgiving/Indigenous Day of Mourning

    • 12.4.24 - Guest speaker—Local Consumer Program staff

    • 12.11.24 - Guest speaker—Youth Program staff

    • 12.18.24 - No Mediator Check in

    • 12.25.24 - No Mediator Check in—Christmas Holiday

    • 1.1.25 - No Mediator Check in—New Years Day

    • 1.8.25 - Workplace Conflict series- case study

    • 1.15.25 - Workplace Conflict series- tips and procedures

    • 1.22.25 - Workplace Conflict series - role play

    • 1.29.25 - Building confidence—telling stories

    • 2.5.25 - Building confidence—talking smoothly

    • 2.12.25 - Building confidence—getting out of your head

    • 2.19.25 - Building confidence—undoing undermining phrases

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    Jun
    26
    5:30 PM17:30

    Introduction to Mediation — Qualification Course - Session Six

    Review complexity and dilemmas in mediation practice including court, diversity, impasse, and ethical topics.

    -Second segment of MA qualification-

    Introduction to Mediation –
    Qualification Course

    15 hours – 6 sessions

    15 hours
    6 sessions
    Wednesdays
    5:30 PM - 8:00PM
    2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly
    5/22, 5/29, 6/5,
    6/12, 6/19, 6/26
    $250-$500
    Session One
    May 22, 2024
    Mitigating impasse
    Session Two
    May 29, 2024
    Biases and diversity in mediation
    Session Three
    June 5, 2024
    Mediation and neuroscience
    Session Four
    June 12, 2024
    Power imbalances
    Session Five
    June 19, 2024
    Handling emotions in mediation
    Session Six
    June 26, 2024
    Ethical dilemmas in mediation
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    Jun
    19
    5:30 PM17:30

    Introduction to Mediation — Qualification Course - Session Five

    Review complexity and dilemmas in mediation practice including court, diversity, impasse, and ethical topics.

    -Second segment of MA qualification-

    Introduction to Mediation –
    Qualification Course

    15 hours – 6 sessions

    15 hours
    6 sessions
    Wednesdays
    5:30 PM - 8:00PM
    2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly
    5/22, 5/29, 6/5,
    6/12, 6/19, 6/26
    $250-$500
    Session One
    May 22, 2024
    Mitigating impasse
    Session Two
    May 29, 2024
    Biases and diversity in mediation
    Session Three
    June 5, 2024
    Mediation and neuroscience
    Session Four
    June 12, 2024
    Power imbalances
    Session Five
    June 19, 2024
    Handling emotions in mediation
    Session Six
    June 26, 2024
    Ethical dilemmas in mediation
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    Jun
    16
    10:00 AM10:00

    Brazil Fest/Festa do Brasil

    MV Mediation is a founding sponsor of the Building Bridges Coalition. In partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, the Martha’s Vineyard Agriculture Society, Communication Ambassadors Partnership, Islandwide Youth Collaborative, and numerous individuals and organizations, the Brazil Fest event is the first initiative for the Building Bridges Coalition. Would you like to get involved? Here is the link.

    A community festival celebrating Brazil and the Island's rural roots!

    FOOD, MUSIC, DANCE, GAMES, ARTS AND CRAFTS, FUN FOR ALL


    O Programa de Mediação de Martha's Vineyard é um dos fundadores e patrocinadores da "Aliança Construindo Pontes". Atuando em parceria com a Câmara do Comércio, a Sociedade dos Agricultores de Martha's Vineyard, CAP- Communication Ambassadors Partnership, a Islandwide Youth Collaborative, e várias outras organizações e indivíduos, a Festa do Brasil é a primeiro evento dessa colaboração. Você gostaria de participar? 
     Envolver-se

    Festival para todas as comunidades, celebrando tradições rurais do Brasil e da Ilha.

    COMIDA, DIVERSAO, QUADRILHA, MUSICA, JOGOS, BRINCADEIRAS E ATIVIDADES PARA TODA FAMILIA

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    Jun
    12
    5:30 PM17:30

    Introduction to Mediation — Qualification Course - Session Four

    Review complexity and dilemmas in mediation practice including court, diversity, impasse, and ethical topics.

    -Second segment of MA qualification-

    Introduction to Mediation –
    Qualification Course

    15 hours – 6 sessions

    15 hours
    6 sessions
    Wednesdays
    5:30 PM - 8:00PM
    2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly
    5/22, 5/29, 6/5,
    6/12, 6/19, 6/26
    $250-$500
    Session One
    May 22, 2024
    Mitigating impasse
    Session Two
    May 29, 2024
    Biases and diversity in mediation
    Session Three
    June 5, 2024
    Mediation and neuroscience
    Session Four
    June 12, 2024
    Power imbalances
    Session Five
    June 19, 2024
    Handling emotions in mediation
    Session Six
    June 26, 2024
    Ethical dilemmas in mediation
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    Jun
    5
    5:30 PM17:30

    Introduction to Mediation — Qualification Course - Session Three

    Review complexity and dilemmas in mediation practice including court, diversity, impasse, and ethical topics.

    -Second segment of MA qualification-

    Introduction to Mediation –
    Qualification Course

    15 hours – 6 sessions

    15 hours
    6 sessions
    Wednesdays
    5:30 PM - 8:00PM
    2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly
    5/22, 5/29, 6/5,
    6/12, 6/19, 6/26
    $250-$500
    Session One
    May 22, 2024
    Mitigating impasse
    Session Two
    May 29, 2024
    Biases and diversity in mediation
    Session Three
    June 5, 2024
    Mediation and neuroscience
    Session Four
    June 12, 2024
    Power imbalances
    Session Five
    June 19, 2024
    Handling emotions in mediation
    Session Six
    June 26, 2024
    Ethical dilemmas in mediation
    View Event →
    May
    29
    5:30 PM17:30

    Introduction to Mediation — Qualification Course - Session Two

    Review complexity and dilemmas in mediation practice including court, diversity, impasse, and ethical topics.

    -Second segment of MA qualification-

    Introduction to Mediation –
    Qualification Course

    15 hours – 6 sessions

    15 hours
    6 sessions
    Wednesdays
    5:30 PM - 8:00PM
    2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly
    5/22, 5/29, 6/5,
    6/12, 6/19, 6/26
    $250-$500
    Session One
    May 22, 2024
    Mitigating impasse
    Session Two
    May 29, 2024
    Biases and diversity in mediation
    Session Three
    June 5, 2024
    Mediation and neuroscience
    Session Four
    June 12, 2024
    Power imbalances
    Session Five
    June 19, 2024
    Handling emotions in mediation
    Session Six
    June 26, 2024
    Ethical dilemmas in mediation
    View Event →