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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
Wednesdays
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly
4/3, 4/10, 4/24,
5/1, 5/8, 5/15
$250 - $500
Session One
April 3, 2024
What is mediation?
Session Two
April 10, 2024
How to set the stage
Session Three
April 24, 2024
Listening to the conflict story
Session Four
May 1, 2024
Crafting mediation questions
Session Five
May 8, 2024
Negotiation in mediation
Session Six
May 15, 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.