Marin County, California

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Description:

The Mediation Intensive Training provides both experienced mediators and those new to the field with the perspective and skills necessary to work within the Center’s model of mediation. Participants learn what it takes to shift from a stance of advocacy to one of mediation – for professionals and parties alike. The program is open to attorneys as well as other professionals working to integrate the principles of mediation into their practice or work. Our prior participants have included ombudspeople, collaborative coaches, family business consultants, non-profit staff and other professionals who work with conflict.

Gary Friedman, Catherine Conner, and Marissa Wertheimer will be offering a Support and Development Group in Southern Marin starting on October 9th, 2012. There will be two trainers at each meeting (Marissa will be at all of the meetings and Gary and Catherine will alternate months). The group will be for a limited number of participants and will meet the second Tuesday of the month. The group will consist of people who have completed the Center’s basic mediation training and who are working to integrate this perspective into their ongoing professional practices.

Learning will take place through case presentation, facilitated discussion, and supervised role play. Participants will present one of their cases so that the group can examine not only what is of significance for that participant and for that case, but also the issues and challenges that are raised for others in the group.

Session Dates are as follows:
Oct. 9
Nov. 13
Dec. 11
Jan. 8
Feb. 12
Mar. 12

How to Register/Who to contact:
Use the registration form to the right to register. Otherwise, you can contact Gary Friedman directly or download the flyer here.

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This workshop will provide participants with core mediation skills training and hands-on experience as a mediator in a variety of simulations. The course examines the mediation process through the lens of both caucus and non-caucus models of practice, and considers the role of law, as well as interest-based bargaining, in shaping mediated settlements. In addition, the course addresses legal and ethical issues in mediation, and the psychological dimensions of the mediation process. The course faculty are leading practitioners in the field of mediation as well as thought leaders in the field.

Faculty:
Gary Friedman, David Hoffman, and Robert Mnookin

How to register / Whom to contact:
Robert Mnookin (mnookin@law.harvard.edu)

Fee:
$4,500

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Friday November 9, 2012 – Saturday November 10, 2012

NatureBridge

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Description:

Integrating the law and the participation of lawyers into the mediation process without having the law or lawyers dominate is a significant challenge for mediators.  In this program, we will clarify the role of the law in mediation and teach mediators how to guide parties to their own determination of the weight and relevance of the law to their situation and how lawyers can participate in a way that supports their clients and the mediation process. Participants will learn the following:

•How law can be used to enhance the parties’ understanding and empowerment without having it take over from other reference points for decision-making

•Why to bring in the law and the value of the underlying principles of the law

•How to bring in the law with lawyers in the room and without the lawyers in the room

Faculty: Gary J. Friedman and Catherine Conner

* There is a $50 early registration discount if you register more than 30 days before the program starts!

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Bailey Farms

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Description:

The Mediation Intensive Training provides both experienced mediators and those new to the field with the perspective and skills necessary to work within the Center’s model of mediation. Participants learn what it takes to shift from a stance of advocacy to one of mediation – for professionals and parties alike. The program is open to attorneys as well as other professionals working to integrate the principles of mediation into their practice or work. Our prior participants have included ombudspeople, collaborative coaches, family business consultants, non-profit staff and other professionals who work with conflict.

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Description:

The New York Center will continue its ongoing Support and Development Groups for Mediators, Collaborative Practitioners & Conflict Professionals (with Jack Himmelstein and Katherine Miller), which meet one evening per month in New York City from September to January. These groups consist of people who have completed the Center’s basic mediation training and who are working to integrate this perspective into their ongoing professional practices. Limited space available.

Please download the Website Registration Form to register.

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