Family mediation includes a wide variety of contexts and dilemmas. This course, for experienced mediators, has eight core themes and tools to help you to deepen your skill set toward becoming a stronger and more productive mediator.

Topics:  divorcing married, unmarried separation or post- divorce conflicts for couples, including custody and child support arrangements. Memoranda of Understanding MOUs, Interim Agreements and informal agreements. Participants will work with the whole group and have sessions to work with those with similar interests.

Beginning April 7, 2024
Mondays  and Thursdays 4 - 6pm by Zoom
8 sessions: $500

SPRING 2025 SESSIONS
Mon, April 7: Session One | Trust: Building Trust in the Mediation Process
Thur, April 10: Session Two | Goals: Setting Goals as a Foundation
Mon, April 14: Session Three | Power: Handling Power Differentials
Thur, April 17: Session Four | Future: Creating a Future Vision
Mon, April 21: Session Five | Brave: Saying What’s Unsaid and Needs Saying
Thur, April 24: Session Six | Calm: Handling Emotions Productively
Mon, April 28: Session Seven | Roll: Being Flexible and Open to Clients
Thur, May 1: Session Eight | Imagine: Next Steps Toward Positive Vision

*Only for experienced mediators

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

***************************

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. 

Family mediation includes a wide variety of contexts and dilemmas. This course, for experienced mediators, has eight core themes and tools to help you to deepen your skill set toward becoming a stronger and more productive mediator.

Topics:  divorcing married, unmarried separation or post- divorce conflicts for couples, including custody and child support arrangements. Memoranda of Understanding MOUs, Interim Agreements and informal agreements. Participants will work with the whole group and have sessions to work with those with similar interests.

Beginning April 7, 2024
Mondays  and Thursdays 4 - 6pm by Zoom
8 sessions: $500

SPRING 2025 SESSIONS
Mon, April 7: Session One | Trust: Building Trust in the Mediation Process
Thur, April 10: Session Two | Goals: Setting Goals as a Foundation
Mon, April 14: Session Three | Power: Handling Power Differentials
Thur, April 17: Session Four | Future: Creating a Future Vision
Mon, April 21: Session Five | Brave: Saying What’s Unsaid and Needs Saying
Thur, April 24: Session Six | Calm: Handling Emotions Productively
Mon, April 28: Session Seven | Roll: Being Flexible and Open to Clients
Thur, May 1: Session Eight | Imagine: Next Steps Toward Positive Vision

*Only for experienced mediators

Family mediation includes a wide variety of contexts and dilemmas. This course, for experienced mediators, has eight core themes and tools to help you to deepen your skill set toward becoming a stronger and more productive mediator.

Topics:  divorcing married, unmarried separation or post- divorce conflicts for couples, including custody and child support arrangements. Memoranda of Understanding MOUs, Interim Agreements and informal agreements. Participants will work with the whole group and have sessions to work with those with similar interests.

Beginning April 7, 2024
Mondays  and Thursdays 4 - 6pm by Zoom
8 sessions: $500

SPRING 2025 SESSIONS
Mon, April 7: Session One | Trust: Building Trust in the Mediation Process
Thur, April 10: Session Two | Goals: Setting Goals as a Foundation
Mon, April 14: Session Three | Power: Handling Power Differentials
Thur, April 17: Session Four | Future: Creating a Future Vision
Mon, April 21: Session Five | Brave: Saying What’s Unsaid and Needs Saying
Thur, April 24: Session Six | Calm: Handling Emotions Productively
Mon, April 28: Session Seven | Roll: Being Flexible and Open to Clients
Thur, May 1: Session Eight | Imagine: Next Steps Toward Positive Vision

*Only for experienced mediators

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

***************************

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. 

Family mediation includes a wide variety of contexts and dilemmas. This course, for experienced mediators, has eight core themes and tools to help you to deepen your skill set toward becoming a stronger and more productive mediator.

Topics:  divorcing married, unmarried separation or post- divorce conflicts for couples, including custody and child support arrangements. Memoranda of Understanding MOUs, Interim Agreements and informal agreements. Participants will work with the whole group and have sessions to work with those with similar interests.

Beginning April 7, 2024
Mondays  and Thursdays 4 - 6pm by Zoom
8 sessions: $500

SPRING 2025 SESSIONS
Mon, April 7: Session One | Trust: Building Trust in the Mediation Process
Thur, April 10: Session Two | Goals: Setting Goals as a Foundation
Mon, April 14: Session Three | Power: Handling Power Differentials
Thur, April 17: Session Four | Future: Creating a Future Vision
Mon, April 21: Session Five | Brave: Saying What’s Unsaid and Needs Saying
Thur, April 24: Session Six | Calm: Handling Emotions Productively
Mon, April 28: Session Seven | Roll: Being Flexible and Open to Clients
Thur, May 1: Session Eight | Imagine: Next Steps Toward Positive Vision

*Only for experienced mediators

Family mediation includes a wide variety of contexts and dilemmas. This course, for experienced mediators, has eight core themes and tools to help you to deepen your skill set toward becoming a stronger and more productive mediator.

Topics:  divorcing married, unmarried separation or post- divorce conflicts for couples, including custody and child support arrangements. Memoranda of Understanding MOUs, Interim Agreements and informal agreements. Participants will work with the whole group and have sessions to work with those with similar interests.

Beginning April 7, 2024
Mondays  and Thursdays 4 - 6pm by Zoom
8 sessions: $500

SPRING 2025 SESSIONS
Mon, April 7: Session One | Trust: Building Trust in the Mediation Process
Thur, April 10: Session Two | Goals: Setting Goals as a Foundation
Mon, April 14: Session Three | Power: Handling Power Differentials
Thur, April 17: Session Four | Future: Creating a Future Vision
Mon, April 21: Session Five | Brave: Saying What’s Unsaid and Needs Saying
Thur, April 24: Session Six | Calm: Handling Emotions Productively
Mon, April 28: Session Seven | Roll: Being Flexible and Open to Clients
Thur, May 1: Session Eight | Imagine: Next Steps Toward Positive Vision

*Only for experienced mediators

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

***************************

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. 

Family mediation includes a wide variety of contexts and dilemmas. This course, for experienced mediators, has eight core themes and tools to help you to deepen your skill set toward becoming a stronger and more productive mediator.

Topics:  divorcing married, unmarried separation or post- divorce conflicts for couples, including custody and child support arrangements. Memoranda of Understanding MOUs, Interim Agreements and informal agreements. Participants will work with the whole group and have sessions to work with those with similar interests.

Beginning April 7, 2024
Mondays  and Thursdays 4 - 6pm by Zoom
8 sessions: $500

SPRING 2025 SESSIONS
Mon, April 7: Session One | Trust: Building Trust in the Mediation Process
Thur, April 10: Session Two | Goals: Setting Goals as a Foundation
Mon, April 14: Session Three | Power: Handling Power Differentials
Thur, April 17: Session Four | Future: Creating a Future Vision
Mon, April 21: Session Five | Brave: Saying What’s Unsaid and Needs Saying
Thur, April 24: Session Six | Calm: Handling Emotions Productively
Mon, April 28: Session Seven | Roll: Being Flexible and Open to Clients
Thur, May 1: Session Eight | Imagine: Next Steps Toward Positive Vision

*Only for experienced mediators

Family mediation includes a wide variety of contexts and dilemmas. This course, for experienced mediators, has eight core themes and tools to help you to deepen your skill set toward becoming a stronger and more productive mediator.

Topics:  divorcing married, unmarried separation or post- divorce conflicts for couples, including custody and child support arrangements. Memoranda of Understanding MOUs, Interim Agreements and informal agreements. Participants will work with the whole group and have sessions to work with those with similar interests.

Beginning April 7, 2024
Mondays  and Thursdays 4 - 6pm by Zoom
8 sessions: $500

SPRING 2025 SESSIONS
Mon, April 7: Session One | Trust: Building Trust in the Mediation Process
Thur, April 10: Session Two | Goals: Setting Goals as a Foundation
Mon, April 14: Session Three | Power: Handling Power Differentials
Thur, April 17: Session Four | Future: Creating a Future Vision
Mon, April 21: Session Five | Brave: Saying What’s Unsaid and Needs Saying
Thur, April 24: Session Six | Calm: Handling Emotions Productively
Mon, April 28: Session Seven | Roll: Being Flexible and Open to Clients
Thur, May 1: Session Eight | Imagine: Next Steps Toward Positive Vision

*Only for experienced mediators

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

***************************

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. 

Family mediation includes a wide variety of contexts and dilemmas. This course, for experienced mediators, has eight core themes and tools to help you to deepen your skill set toward becoming a stronger and more productive mediator.

Topics:  divorcing married, unmarried separation or post- divorce conflicts for couples, including custody and child support arrangements. Memoranda of Understanding MOUs, Interim Agreements and informal agreements. Participants will work with the whole group and have sessions to work with those with similar interests.

Beginning April 7, 2024
Mondays  and Thursdays 4 - 6pm by Zoom
8 sessions: $500

SPRING 2025 SESSIONS
Mon, April 7: Session One | Trust: Building Trust in the Mediation Process
Thur, April 10: Session Two | Goals: Setting Goals as a Foundation
Mon, April 14: Session Three | Power: Handling Power Differentials
Thur, April 17: Session Four | Future: Creating a Future Vision
Mon, April 21: Session Five | Brave: Saying What’s Unsaid and Needs Saying
Thur, April 24: Session Six | Calm: Handling Emotions Productively
Mon, April 28: Session Seven | Roll: Being Flexible and Open to Clients
Thur, May 1: Session Eight | Imagine: Next Steps Toward Positive Vision

*Only for experienced mediators

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

***************************

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. 

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 8: Session One | What is Mediation?
April 15: Session Two | How to Set the Stage
April 22: Session Three | Listening to the Conflict Story
April 29: Session Four | Crafting Mediation Questions
May 6: Session Five | Negotiation in Mediation
May 13: 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

***************************

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. 

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 8: Session One | What is Mediation?
April 15: Session Two | How to Set the Stage
April 22: Session Three | Listening to the Conflict Story
April 29: Session Four | Crafting Mediation Questions
May 6: Session Five | Negotiation in Mediation
May 13: 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

***************************

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. 

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 8: Session One | What is Mediation?
April 15: Session Two | How to Set the Stage
April 22: Session Three | Listening to the Conflict Story
April 29: Session Four | Crafting Mediation Questions
May 6: Session Five | Negotiation in Mediation
May 13: 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

***************************

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. 

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 8: Session One | What is Mediation?
April 15: Session Two | How to Set the Stage
April 22: Session Three | Listening to the Conflict Story
April 29: Session Four | Crafting Mediation Questions
May 6: Session Five | Negotiation in Mediation
May 13: 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

***************************

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. 

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 8: Session One | What is Mediation?
April 15: Session Two | How to Set the Stage
April 22: Session Three | Listening to the Conflict Story
April 29: Session Four | Crafting Mediation Questions
May 6: Session Five | Negotiation in Mediation
May 13: 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

***************************

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. 

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 8: Session One | What is Mediation?
April 15: Session Two | How to Set the Stage
April 22: Session Three | Listening to the Conflict Story
April 29: Session Four | Crafting Mediation Questions
May 6: Session Five | Negotiation in Mediation
May 13: 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

***************************

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.