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Introduction to Mediation Courses Basics - Session Two

The Introduction to Mediation course is a 30-hour+ course taught in two sections.  The first 15 hours is Mediation Basics.  The second 15 hours is Mediation Qualification.  Participants who complete both sections will apprentice, if desired, with MV Mediation in order to become a qualified mediator in Massachusetts.  

SPRING 2025 SESSIONS

Section One will be held on Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm beginning April 8. 
There are six sessions.  All classes will be via Zoom.  
Cost is $500

SECTION ONE: MEDIATION BASICS
April 1: Session One | What is Mediation?
April 8: Session Two | How to Set the Stage
April 15: Session Three | Listening to the Conflict Story
April 22: Session Four | Crafting Mediation Questions
April 29: Session Five | Negotiation in Mediation
May 6: Session Six | Developing the Final Agreement

Section Two will be held on Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm beginning May 13 (no class on May 20). There are six sessions. All classes will be via Zoom.
Cost is $500

SECTION TWO: MEDIATION QUALIFICATION IN MASSACHUSETTS
May 13: Session One | Mitigating Impasse
May 27: Session Two | Mediation and Neuroscience
June 3: Session Three | Biases and Diversity in Mediation
June 10: Session Four | Power Imbalances
June 17: Session Five | Handling Emotions in Mediation
June 24: Session Six | Ethical Dilemmas in Mediation

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Apprenticeships are available for those who have completed all their required course hours and demonstrated competency through mediation role plays.  Cost is $250.

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

Earlier Event: April 8
Workplace Conflict Management Course — Session Three
Later Event: April 9
Team Meetings - Agriculture 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

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– 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