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SUMMARY:Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training (NY CLE and Part 146 Eligible)
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training\nMaster the Skills to Transform Divorce Outcomes\nJune 17\, 18\, 25 and 26\, 2026 (Online) \n9:00 am to 1:00 pm Eastern \n(Scroll to bottom of page to register) \n  \nTransform Your Practice with Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Skills \nJoin the Center for Understanding in Conflict for an immersive 16-hour training designed specifically for matrimonial attorneys seeking to join New York court mediation rosters—and for any professional who wants to use mediation techniques to help divorcing couples reach better outcomes. \nThis intensive program goes beyond basic mediation to teach you how to navigate the complex emotional and legal terrain of NYS divorce mediation with confidence and skill. You’ll learn to harness the power of understanding to help parties reach fuller\, more satisfying agreements—even in the most challenging cases. \n \nWhat You’ll Learn\nGain Essential Knowledge of New York Matrimonial Law Basics \n\nNYS child support guidelines and calculations\nNYS maintenance (spousal support) guidelines and calculations\nEquitable distribution of marital assets and debts\nParenting arrangements: custody\, visitation\, and decision-making authority\nHow to skillfully navigate the role of law and lawyers in divorce mediation\n\nDevelop Advanced Mediation Skills \n\nPractice the Understanding-Based Approach to unlock deeper\, more durable agreements\nDevelop techniques to address challenging family dynamics with confidence\nLearn how to work with attorneys in the room\nHandle high-conflict situations and emotional impasses\nGuide parties through complex financial and parenting issues\nUnderstand ethical considerations\n\nGain Court Roster Eligibility \nThis program is approved under Part 146.4(b)(2) of the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge of New York State\, qualifying you to apply for matrimonial mediation rosters in New York courts. \n\nProvides 16 hours of NYS CLE credits\n\nHow You’ll Learn\nThis isn’t a lecture-based program. You’ll develop real skills through: \n\nRealistic role-plays that immerse you in authentic divorce scenarios\nLive demonstrations by expert trainers with years of matrimonial mediation experience\nCoached practice sessions where you’ll mediate cases and receive personalized feedback\nInteractive exercises that help you navigate the emotional challenges parties face\nCollaborative discussions with fellow professionals\n\nPast participants consistently describe this hands-on approach as both engaging and transformative. \n \nSchedule & Logistics\nWe will meet online from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (with breaks) Eastern on \n\nWednesday\, June 17\, 2026\nThursday\, June 18\, 2026\nThursday June 25\, 2026\nFriday June 26\, 2026\n\n Who Should Attend\nThis advanced training is designed for professionals who have completed prior mediation training.  It is especially relevant for: \n\nAttorneys who want to expand into matrimonial mediation\nAttorney mediators seeking to apply for court roster placement\nMental health professionals in family practice\nFinancial professionals working with divorcing couples\nCollaborative practice professionals\nCoaches and consultants who want to increase their skills in matrimonial conflict resolution\nAnyone whose work involves helping families navigate separation and divorce\n\nNot sure if your prior training qualifies? Contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org \nWho Are the Trainers?\nIvan Alter has practiced law since 1994\, but his career took a transformative turn when he discovered the understanding-based model at CUC. After years as a commercial and matrimonial litigator\, Ivan realized there was a better way to help families through divorce. Today\, he dedicates his practice entirely to mediation and collaborative law\, with offices in Westchester County and New York City. An active member of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals\, the Family and Divorce Mediation Council\, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals\, and Northern Westchester Collaborative Divorce\, Ivan is passionate about teaching others the skills that changed his professional life. \nJoy S. Rosenthal\, Esq. has been mediating divorce and practicing collaborative law since 2006.  Before going out on her own\, Joy represented children in foster care and in delinquency (criminal) proceedings. Joy taught family law at the City University of New York School of Law for several years\, and developed an online course called Landing On Your Feet – A Compassionate Lawyer’s Guide to Divorce for people who are going through divorce and separation.  The child support calculator on Joy’s website is used by lawyers and court staff throughout New York State. \nCost\nTraining Fee: $950 \n*Financial support and group discounts may be available for training fees. Please contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org for details or for any questions regarding logistics. \nContinuing Education & Certification\nNew York CLE Credits: 16 hours (15 in skills/professional practice\, 1 in ethics)\nAppropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \nPart 146 Approved: This in-person training is approved as a 16-hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training under Part 146 of the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs. \nNote: Final placement on court rosters is at the discretion of local Administrative Judges. Course approval does not guarantee roster placement. \nRegistration & Cancellation Policy\nCancellations: \n\n4+ weeks prior: Full refund minus $250 administration fee\n2-4 weeks prior: 50% refund (or full refund minus $250 if we fill your seat)\nLess than 2 weeks: No refund unless we fill your seat\n\nAdditional Notes\nRegistrations received fewer than 72 hours before the program will be accepted at the discretion of the training team due to role-play and logistics needs. \nFor questions\, contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org \n \n**Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/advanced-matrimonial-mediation-training/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,East Coast Events,Online Training
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SUMMARY:16-Hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training (East Coast)
DESCRIPTION:To register\, scroll to the bottom of this page. \nJune 26 – 28\, 2025\nMilanville\, PA \n_______________ \nJoin the Center for Understanding in Conflict for a comprehensive 16-hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training. \nOur trainers have designed this program to benefit those who wish to apply to become mediators on matrimonial mediation rosters in New York courts. However\, it is appropriate and applicable for professionals of all disciplines\, including jurists\, lawyers\, collaborative professionals\, business consultants\, executive coaches\, managers and supervisors\, human resources professionals\, ombuds-people\, non-profit staff\, and other people whose work will be enhanced by increased skills in conflict resolution. \n \nCore Concepts\nThis highly engaging program will: \n\nTeach participants relevant New York State matrimonial and family law.\nTeach advanced skills helpful to mediate divorces and family cases effectively rooted in the understanding-based model.\nQualifies as an advanced mediation course approved under Part 146.4(b)(2) of the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge of New York State.\nProvide 16 hours of NYS CLE credits.\nCan be combined with the 24-hour Basic Mediation Training Course to receive a 40-hour completion certificate.\n\nWhat is the Format of this Training?\nParticipants will learn matrimonial law through discussions and advanced mediation skills through role-plays and interactive exercises.  This hands-on\, in-person training also trains the core skills of the Understanding Based Approach\, through lively demonstrations and role-plays\, all of which immerse participants in the learning. Realistic simulations\, in which participants work through mediations with coaching from our teachers\, offer participants the chance to hone their skills and experience the emotional challenges faced by parties in dispute. Participants describe these different modes of learning and their interplay as engaging and rewarding. \nLogistics\nThe training begins on the afternoon of Thursday\, June 26\, 2025\, at 3:00 pm through 8:00 pm. On Friday\, the sessions run 9:00 am through 8:00 pm\, with ample breaks for meals and rest. The program ends on Saturday\, June 28\, 2025\, with a session from 9:00am – 1:00pm. All participants will enjoy delicious meals during the sessions from Thursday through Saturday. \n \nWhich topics will be covered?\n\nHarnessing the power of understanding to assist the parties in reaching fuller and more satisfying agreements.\nPracticing advanced mediation techniques to address challenging family dynamics.\nTeaching the laws on child support\, maintenance\, equitable distribution of marital assets/debts\, and parenting (custody/visitation\, decision-making authority).\nLearning to navigate the role of law and lawyers in divorce mediation.\n\nWho Can Participate? \nThis advanced training is open to those who have completed prior mediation training. If you are still determining whether your training meets this requirement\, please get in touch with admin@understandinginconflict.org \nVenue\n \nHighlights Foundation Retreat Center\, 392 Boyds Mills Road\, Milanville\, PA 18443\, (570) 253-1192 \nThe Highlights Foundation Retreat Center is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania\, on the traditional lands of the Lenape Nation. The property is tucked in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains\, situated a couple of hours away from both NYC and Philadelphia.  It is rich in family and Highlights history\, and it’s a wonderful place that feeds the mind\, body\, and creative souls of those who visit. \n \nThe Highlights Foundation still calls the Barn & Retreat Center at Boyds Mills home\, but has expanded use of the grounds in order to support the organization’s goals.  \n \nCost\nThe program training fee is $900 plus a fee for the facility\, lodging\, and meals as follows. Note that all rooms contain a private bathroom. \nPrivate room: $545 for a total of $1\,445. \nShared double room: $345 for a total of $1\,245. \nCommuter for those not staying at Highlights:  $295\, for a total of $1\,195. \n  \n*Those who have taken the 24-hour Basic Mediation course in June 2025 are also eligible to receive a 10% training fee discount. Please contact admin@understandinginconflict.org if this applies to you. \n** The maximum discount available from all sources is 10% of the training fee. \n***Financial aid may be available for training fees.  Please contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org for details or for any questions regarding logistics. \n  \n \nWho Are the Trainers?*\n \nMichelle Exline Minovi is a highly skilled divorce and family mediator with 12+ years family law experience.  As Managing Attorney at the legal services non-profit Ayuda in Washington\, D.C.\, Michelle represented low-income and Spanish-speaking immigrant clients in complex matrimonial cases in the context of domestic violence. After moving to Brooklyn\, Michelle litigated and won sole custody on behalf of a mother of two children who was forced to leave the ultra-orthodox community because she identified as queer. After three years of intense litigation\, Michelle wondered if there was an alternative way to divorce. Michelle knew she had to pivot from litigation to mediation when she took her first mediation training at the Center for Understanding Conflict. \nJoy S. Rosenthal\, Esq. has been mediating divorce and practicing collaborative law since she started Rosenthal Law & Mediation in 2006.  Before going out on her own\, Joy represented children in foster care and in delinquency (criminal) proceedings. Joy taught family law at the City University of New York School of Law for several years\, and developed an online course called Landing On Your Feet – A Compassionate Lawyer’s Guide to Divorce for people who are going through divorce and separation.  The child support calculator on Joy’s website is used by lawyers and court staff throughout New York State.  She is thrilled to be a CUC trainer! \nIs there Continuing Education Credit? Is the training Part 146 approved?\nNew York \nIn New York\, the Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training will fulfill 16 NY CLE credit hours.  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. 15 CLE credits are in skills and areas of professional practice and 1 CLE credit is in ethics. \nThis in-person training has been approved as a 16H Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training under Part 146 of the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs. (Please note that final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is either approved or pending approval does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.) \nCancellation Policy\nPlease note our cancellation policy: If you cancel 4 weeks or more prior to the program\, we return your deposit minus a $250.00 administration fee. Between 4 and 2 weeks prior to the program\, we retain 50% of the total cost of the program unless we are able to find a replacement for your seat\, in which case we will refund the fee minus the $250.00 administration fee. There are no refunds for cancellations less than two weeks prior to the program unless we can find a replacement. \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org or call us at (844) 242-3428. \n________________________________________ \n[1] Final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is approved does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.  Pursuant to Part 146\, court-based mediation rosters require both a combination of mediation training and experience mediating.  Acceptance on court rosters depends on a court’s need for mediators at any given time and may include a court’s need for mediators with specific case-type training or experience and mediation experience. \n*Please note that trainers are subject to availability and may change prior to program start without notice. \n  \n*Please select desired ticket OR deposit for ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’ 
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/16-hour-advanced-matrimonial-mediation-training-east-coast-2/
LOCATION:Highlights Foundation Retreat Center\, 392 Boyds Mills Road\, Milanville\, PA\, 18443
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,East Coast Events,Workplace Mediation
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SUMMARY:Working Creatively with Conflict: 40-Hour Conflict Resolution and Matrimonial Mediation Training (East Coast)
DESCRIPTION:To register\, scroll to the bottom of this page. \nJune 23 – 28\, 2025\nMilanville\, PA \n_______________ \nJoin the Center for Understanding in Conflict for a comprehensive 40-hour Basic Mediation Training covering basic theory and skills of understanding-based mediation in a dynamic and engaging learning environment at the beautiful and restorative Highlights Retreat Foundation Barn at Boyd Mills. \nThis certificate program teaches individuals the basic theories and practical skills needed to help people in conflict with an added emphasis for those wishing to practice matrimonial conflict resolution and mediation. Participants will learn to deescalate unproductive arguments and conflict dynamics and guide parties and lawyers involved toward positive discussions and effective decision-making. The training also covers how law and lawyers play a part in mediation\, preparing participants to mediate conflicts in various settings including private contexts\, court-referred cases\, and community disputes. \nUpon completing this 40h Mediation Intensive Training\, participants will have completed the requirements for a 24h Basic Mediation Training under Part 146 of the NYS Rules of the Chief Administrator of the Courts (“Part 146”) and the requirements for a 16-hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training under Part 146. \nOur trainers have designed this program to benefit those who wish to apply to be mediators on NYS court rosters. However\, it is appropriate and applicable for professionals of all disciplines\, including jurists\, lawyers\, collaborative professionals\, business consultants\, executive coaches\, managers and supervisors\, human resources professionals\, ombuds-people\, non-profit staff\, and other people whose work will be enhanced by increased skills in conflict resolution. \n \nCore Concepts\nIn this 40-hour program\, adapted from our gold standard mediation training\, you will learn how to support parties working through conflict or engaging in other important conversations in a different way.  Our Understanding-Based model focuses on guiding parties to make knowing and informed choices together in a respectful manner.  Highlights include: \n\nPositive neutrality –supporting all parties without taking sides.\nThe Loop of Understanding – enhancing understanding and empathy.\nCreative Options — innovating to meet differing needs and interests.\nA Foundation for the Future — building the groundwork for the parties to make effective and lasting decisions together now and in the future.\nTeach participants relevant New York State matrimonial and family law.\nTeach advanced skills helpful to mediate divorces and family cases effectively rooted in the understanding-based model.\nQualifies as an advanced mediation course approved under Part 146.4(b)(2) of the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge of New York State.\nProvide 41 hours of NYS CLE credits.\n\nWhat is the Format of this Training?\nParticipants will learn matrimonial law and the core skills of the Understanding Based Approach\, through lively demonstrations and role-plays\, all of which immerse participants in the learning. Realistic simulations\, in which participants work through mediations with coaching from our teachers\, offer participants the chance to hone their skills and experience the emotional challenges faced by parties in dispute. Participants describe these different modes of learning and their interplay as engaging and rewarding. \nLogistics\nThe training begins on the afternoon of Monday\, June 23\, 2025\, at 3:00 pm through 8:00 pm. Tuesday thru Friday\, the sessions run 9:00 am through 8:00 pm\, with ample breaks for meals and rest. The program ends on Saturday\, June 28\, 2025\, with a session from 9:00am – 12:00pm. All participants will enjoy delicious meals during all sessions. \n \nWho Can Participate?\nThis basic training is open to anyone whose work involves conflict and will be particularly interesting to lawyers who wish to apply to be on the mediator court rosters for divorce and family work. \nVenue\n \nHighlights Foundation Retreat Center\, 392 Boyds Mills Road\, Milanville\, PA 18443\, (570) 253-1192 \nThe Highlights Foundation Retreat Center is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania\, on the traditional lands of the Lenape Nation. The property is tucked in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains\, situated a couple of hours away from both NYC and Philadelphia.  It is rich in family and Highlights history\, and it’s a wonderful place that feeds the mind\, body\, and creative souls of those who visit. \n \nThe Highlights Foundation still calls the Barn & Retreat Center at Boyds Mills home\, but has expanded use of the grounds in order to support the organization’s goals.  \nCost\nThe program training fee is $1890 plus a fee for the facility\, lodging\, and meals as follows. Note that all rooms contain a private bathroom. \nPrivate room: $1340 for a total of $3\,230. \nShared double room: $940 for a total of $2\,830. \nCommuter for those not staying at Highlights:  $840\, for a total of $2\,730. \n  \n*Financial aid may be available for training fees.  Please contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org for details or for any questions regarding logistics. \n \n  \n \n\nWho Are the Trainers?*\nAntoinette Delruelle has been mediating at the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)\, a free legal services organization in NYC\, for the past decade. She was a NYLAG attorney representing survivors of domestic for before that. She has taught mediation to NYS court staff and to NY legal services attorneys. She also mediates divorces and family cases for the NYS courts. Antoinette was president of the Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York from 2014 to 2016. She is a member of the statewide ADR Advisory Committee that gives NYS Courts Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson recommendations on how to increase the use of ADR in the NYS court system. \nKatherine Eisold Miller is an attorney practicing mediation and collaborative practice in Westchester County\, NY. She has been practicing family law since 1987\, first as a litigator and now exclusively outside the court system. She has taught family law at the White Institute and NYU as well as with the Center and lectures regularly on mediation and collaborative practice. She is a Board member of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals. \nMichelle Exline Minovi is a highly skilled divorce and family mediator with 12+ years family law experience.  As Managing Attorney at the legal services non-profit Ayuda in Washington\, D.C.\, Michelle represented low-income and Spanish-speaking immigrant clients in complex matrimonial cases in the context of domestic violence. After moving to Brooklyn\, Michelle litigated and won sole custody on behalf of a mother of two children who was forced to leave the ultra-orthodox community because she identified as queer. After three years of intense litigation\, Michelle wondered if there was an alternative way to divorce. Michelle knew she had to pivot from litigation to mediation when she took her first mediation training at the Center for Understanding Conflict. \nJoy S. Rosenthal\, Esq. has been mediating divorce and practicing collaborative law since she started Rosenthal Law & Mediation in 2006.  Before going out on her own\, Joy represented children in foster care and in delinquency (criminal) proceedings. Joy taught family law at the City University of New York School of Law for several years\, and developed an online course called Landing On Your Feet – A Compassionate Lawyer’s Guide to Divorce for people who are going through divorce and separation.  The child support calculator on Joy’s website is used by lawyers and court staff throughout New York State.  She is thrilled to be a CUC trainer! \nIs there Continuing Education Credit? Is the training Part 146 approved?\n \nNew York \nIn New York\, the Mediation Intensive Training will fulfill 41 NY CLE credit hours (1 Diversity Inclusion and Elimination of Bias credit; 4 Ethics credits; 36 Professional Practice and Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Mediation Intensive Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \nThis in-person Mediation Intensive Training has been approved as a 24H Basic Mediation Training and as a 16H Advanced Matrimonial Training under Part 146 of the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs. (Please note that final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is either approved or pending approval does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.) \nCancellation Policy\nPlease note our cancellation policy: If you cancel 4 weeks or more prior to the program\, we return your deposit minus a $250.00 administration fee. Between 4 and 2 weeks prior to the program\, we retain 50% of the total cost of the program unless we are able to find a replacement for your seat\, in which case we will refund the fee minus the $250.00 administration fee. There are no refunds for cancellations less than two weeks prior to the program unless we can find a replacement. \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org or call us at (844) 242-3428. \n________________________________________ \n[1] Final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is approved does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.  Pursuant to Part 146\, court-based mediation rosters require both a combination of mediation training and experience mediating.  Acceptance on court rosters depends on a court’s need for mediators at any given time and may include a court’s need for mediators with specific case-type training or experience and mediation experience. \nPhoto and Video Notice\nWe’re excited to have you at our training event! Please note that we may be taking photos and videos to capture the wonderful moments and share them in our promotional materials\, including social media\, websites\, and brochures. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded\, just let one of our friendly organizers or trainers know. We’ll be happy to respect your wishes and ensure your privacy. \nPLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED LESS THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO PROGRAM START WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRAINING TEAM DUE TO DEMANDS OF PREPARATION TIME AND ROLE PLAY ASSIGNMENTS. \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org. \n*Please note that trainers are subject to availability and may change prior to program start without notice. \n  \n*Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/working-creatively-with-conflict-40-hour-conflict-resolution-and-matrimonial-mediation-training-east-coast/
LOCATION:Highlights Foundation Retreat Center\, 392 Boyds Mills Road\, Milanville\, PA\, 18443
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,Basic mediation,East Coast Events,Live Training,Traditional Mediation
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SUMMARY:24-Hour Basic Mediation Training (East Coast)
DESCRIPTION:To register\, scroll to the bottom of this page. \nJune 23 – 26\, 2025\nMilanville\, PA \n_______________ \nJoin the Center for Understanding in Conflict for a comprehensive 24-hour Basic Mediation Training covering basic theory and skills of understanding-based mediation in a dynamic and engaging learning environment. \nThis certificate program teaches individuals the basic theories and practical skills needed to help people in conflict. Participants will learn to deescalate unproductive arguments and conflict dynamics and guide parties and lawyers involved toward positive discussions and effective decision-making. The training also covers how law and lawyers play a part in mediation\, preparing participants to mediate conflicts in various settings including private contexts\, court-referred cases\, and community disputes. \nUpon completing this training\, participants will have completed the requirements for a Basic Mediation Training of Part 146 of the NYS Rules of the Chief Administrator of the Courts (“Part 146”) and be eligible any part 146 advanced mediation training\, including the 16-hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training course of June 26-28\, 2025. Together these two programs qualify participants for both a Part 146 Basic and Advanced Matrimonial trainings. \nOur trainers have designed this program to benefit those who wish to apply to be mediators on NYS court rosters. However\, it is appropriate and applicable for professionals of all disciplines\, including jurists\, lawyers\, collaborative professionals\, business consultants\, executive coaches\, managers and supervisors\, human resources professionals\, ombuds-people\, non-profit staff\, and other people whose work will be enhanced by increased skills in conflict resolution. \n \nCore Concepts\nIn this 24-hour program\, adapted from our gold standard mediation training\, you will learn how to support parties working through conflict or engaging in other important conversations in a different way.  Our Understanding-Based model focuses on guiding parties to make knowing and informed choices together in a respectful manner.  Highlights include: \n\nPositive neutrality –supporting all parties without taking sides.\nThe Loop of Understanding – enhancing understanding and empathy.\nCreative Options — innovating to meet differing needs and interests.\nA Foundation for the Future — building the groundwork for the parties to make effective and lasting decisions together now and in the future.\n\nWhat is the Format of this Training?\nThis hands-on in person training features briefings on the core skills of the Understanding Based Approach\, followed by lively demonstrations and role-plays\, all of which immerse participants in the learning. Realistic simulations\, in which participants work through mediations from beginning to end\, with coaching from our teachers\, offer participants the chance to hone their skills and experience the emotional challenges faced by parties in dispute. Participants describe these different modes of learning and their interplay as enjoyable as they are engaging and rewarding. \nLogistics\nThe training begins on the afternoon of Monday\, June 23\, 2025\, at 3:00 pm through 8:00 pm. On Tuesday and Wednesday\, the sessions run 9:00 am through 8:00 pm\, with ample breaks for meals and rest. The program ends on Thursday\, June 26\, 2025\, with a session from 9:00am – 12:00pm. All participants will enjoy delicious meals during the sessions from Monday through Thursday. \n \nWho Can Participate?\nThis basic training is open to anyone whose work involves conflict and will be particularly interesting to lawyers who wish to apply to be on the mediator court rosters for divorce and family work. \nVenue\n \nHighlights Foundation Retreat Center\, 392 Boyds Mills Road\, Milanville\, PA 18443\, (570) 253-1192 \nThe Highlights Foundation Retreat Center is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania\, on the traditional lands of the Lenape Nation. The property is tucked in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains\, situated a couple of hours away from both NYC and Philadelphia.  It is rich in family and Highlights history\, and it’s a wonderful place that feeds the mind\, body\, and creative souls of those who visit. \n \nThe Highlights Foundation still calls the Barn & Retreat Center at Boyds Mills home\, but has expanded use of the grounds in order to support the organization’s goals.  \nCost\nThe program training fee is $1200 plus a fee for the facility\, lodging\, and meals as follows. Note that all rooms contain a private bathroom. \nPrivate room: $795 for a total of $1\,995. \nShared double room: $595 for a total of $1\,595. \nCommuter for those not staying at Highlights:  $295\, for a total of $1\,495. \n  \n*Financial aid may be available for training fees.  Please contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org for details or for any questions regarding logistics. \n**Those who register for the 16-hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training course in May\, 2024 are also eligible to receive a 10% training fee discount\, in addition to a 40-hour Mediation Training Certificate. Please contact admin@understandinginconflict.org if this applies to you. \n***The maximum discount available from all sources is 10% of the training fee. \n \n\nWho Are the Trainers?*\n \nAntoinette Delruelle has been mediating at the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)\, a free legal services organization in NYC\, for the past decade. She was a NYLAG attorney representing survivors of domestic for before that. She has taught mediation to NYS court staff and to NY legal services attorneys. She also mediates divorces and family cases for the NYS courts. Antoinette was president of the Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York from 2014 to 2016. She is a member of the statewide ADR Advisory Committee that gives NYS Courts Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson recommendations on how to increase the use of ADR in the NYS court system. \nKatherine Eisold Miller is an attorney practicing mediation and collaborative practice in Westchester County\, NY. She has been practicing family law since 1987\, first as a litigator and now exclusively outside the court system. She has taught family law at the White Institute and NYU as well as with the Center and lectures regularly on mediation and collaborative practice. She is a Board member of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals. \n  \nMichelle Exline Minovi is a highly skilled divorce and family mediator with 12+ years family law experience.  As Managing Attorney at the legal services non-profit Ayuda in Washington\, D.C.\, Michelle represented low-income and Spanish-speaking immigrant clients in complex matrimonial cases in the context of domestic violence. After moving to Brooklyn\, Michelle litigated and won sole custody on behalf of a mother of two children who was forced to leave the ultra-orthodox community because she identified as queer. After three years of intense litigation\, Michelle wondered if there was an alternative way to divorce. Michelle knew she had to pivot from litigation to mediation when she took her first mediation training at the Center for Understanding Conflict. \nIs there Continuing Education Credit? Is the training Part 146 approved?\n \nNew York \nAttending the Basic Mediation Training will provide attorneys with 25 NY CLE credit hours (1 Diversity Inclusion and Elimination of Bias credit; 3 Ethics credits; 11 Professional Practice credits; and 10 Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Basic Mediation Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \nAlso\, the Basic Mediation Training is approved by the NYS Unified Court System as meeting the Part 146 requirements for 24h Basic (also called Initial) Mediation Training\, required by the courts to apply to become a mediator on a court roster. *  It enables the participants to attend any 16H advanced training under Part 146\, including the Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training given by the Center for Understanding in Conflict immediately after\, from June 26 to June 28\, 2025. (Please note that final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is either approved or pending approval does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.) \nCancellation Policy\nPlease note our cancellation policy: If you cancel 4 weeks or more prior to the program\, we return your deposit minus a $250.00 administration fee. Between 4 and 2 weeks prior to the program\, we retain 50% of the total cost of the program unless we are able to find a replacement for your seat\, in which case we will refund the fee minus the $250.00 administration fee. There are no refunds for cancellations less than two weeks prior to the program unless we can find a replacement. \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org or call us at (844) 242-3428. \n________________________________________ \n[1] Final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is approved does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.  Pursuant to Part 146\, court-based mediation rosters require both a combination of mediation training and experience mediating.  Acceptance on court rosters depends on a court’s need for mediators at any given time and may include a court’s need for mediators with specific case-type training or experience and mediation experience. \nPhoto and Video Notice\nWe’re excited to have you at our training event! Please note that we may be taking photos and videos to capture the wonderful moments and share them in our promotional materials\, including social media\, websites\, and brochures. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded\, just let one of our friendly organizers or trainers know. We’ll be happy to respect your wishes and ensure your privacy. \nPLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED LESS THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO PROGRAM START WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRAINING TEAM DUE TO DEMANDS OF PREPARATION TIME AND ROLE PLAY ASSIGNMENTS. \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org. \n*Please note that trainers are subject to availability and may change prior to program start without notice. \n  \n*Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/24-hour-basic-mediation-training-east-coast-2/
LOCATION:Highlights Foundation Retreat Center\, 392 Boyds Mills Road\, Milanville\, PA\, 18443
CATEGORIES:East Coast Events,Traditional Mediation
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SUMMARY:16-Hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training Online (East Coast)
DESCRIPTION:To register\, scroll to the bottom of this page. \nMay 29 & 30\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST\nJune 5\, 2024\n8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST\nJune 6\, 2024\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST\nONLINE \n_______________ \nJoin the Center for Understanding in Conflict for a comprehensive 16-hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training. \nOur trainers have designed this program to benefit those practicing in New York. However\, it is appropriate and applicable for professionals of all disciplines\, including jurists\, lawyers\, collaborative professionals\, business consultants\, executive coaches\, managers and supervisors\, human resources professionals\, ombuds-people\, non-profit staff\, and other people whose work will be enhanced by increased skills in conflict resolution. \nCore Concepts\nThis highly engaging program will: \n\nTeach participants relevant New York State matrimonial and family law.\nTeach advanced skills helpful to mediate divorces and family cases effectively rooted in the understanding-based model.\nQualifies as an advanced mediation course approved under Part 146.4(b)(2) of the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge of New York State.\nProvide 16 hours of NYS CLE credits.\nCan be combined with the 24-hour Basic Mediation Training Course to receive a 40-hour completion certificate.\n\n  \n \n\nWhat is the Format of this Training?\nParticipants will learn matrimonial law through discussions and advanced mediation skills through role-plays and interactive exercises.  This hands-on\, online training also trains the core skills of the Understanding Based Approach\, through lively demonstrations and role-plays\, all of which immerse participants in the learning. Realistic simulations\, in which participants work through mediations with coaching from our teachers\, offer participants the chance to hone their skills and experience the emotional challenges faced by parties in dispute. Participants describe these different modes of learning and their interplay as engaging and rewarding. \nWhich topics will be covered?\n\nHarnessing the power of understanding to assist the parties in reaching fuller and more satisfying agreements.\nPracticing advanced mediation techniques to address challenging family dynamics.\nTeaching the laws on child support\, maintenance\, equitable distribution of marital assets/debts\, and parenting (custody/visitation\, decision-making authority).\nLearning to navigate the role of law and lawyers in divorce mediation.\n\nWho Can Participate? \nThis advanced training is open to those who have completed prior mediation training. If you are still determining whether your training meets this requirement\, please get in touch with james@understandinginconflict.org \n  \n \n  \nCost\nThe program training fee is $900 for the four\, half-days. \n  \n**Those who have taken the 24-hour Basic Mediation course in April\, 2024 are also eligible to receive a 10% training fee discount. Please contact james@understandinginconflict.org if this applies to you. \n** The maximum discount available from all sources is 10% of the training fee. \nFinancial aid may be available for training fees.  Please contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org for details or for any questions regarding logistics. \n  \n  \n \n\nWho Are the Trainers?\nAntoinette Delruelle has been a mediator since 2009 and an attorney since 1994. Before starting the Mediation Project at the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) in 2013\, she represented survivors of domestic violence in divorces and family cases for eighteen years and has taught mediation to legal services attorneys and NYS court staff and mediates divorces\, parenting\, and child permanency cases for New York City’s five borough courts. Antoinette was president of the Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York from 2014 to 2016 and is on the Center for Understanding in Conflict board. She is a member of the statewide ADR Advisory Committee formed by former Chief Judge DiFiore in April 2018 to give recommendations on how to increase the use of ADR in the NYS court system. \nIvan Alter is a collaborative attorney and mediator with offices in Westchester County and New York City and an adjunct professor of law at Brooklyn Law School. Practicing law since 1994\, Ivan previously had a career as a commercial and matrimonial litigator before discovering the understanding based model at the CUC. Since then\, Ivan has focused all of his professional energies on practicing\, promoting\, and teaching mediation and collaborative law. He is member of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals\, the Family and Divorce Mediation Council\, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals\, and Northern Westchester Collaborative Divorce. \nMichelle Exline Minovi is a highly skilled divorce and family mediator with 12+ years family law experience.  As Managing Attorney at the legal services non-profit Ayuda in Washington\, D.C.\, Michelle represented low-income and Spanish-speaking immigrant clients in complex matrimonial cases in the context of domestic violence. After moving to Brooklyn\, Michelle litigated and won sole custody on behalf of a mother of two children who was forced to leave the ultra-orthodox community because she identified as queer. After three years of intense litigation\, Michelle wondered if there was an alternative way to divorce. Michelle knew she had to pivot from litigation to mediation when she took her first mediation training at the Center for Understanding Conflict. \n\nGuest Trainer on Family Systems\, Emotional Aspects of Separation and Divorce on Adult and Minor children\, and Age Appropriate Parenting\nTanya Leach is an attorney\, mediator\, mitigation specialist and psychoanalyst in private practice in Manhattan. She began her transition from litigation to mediation and psychotherapy in 2013\, studying mediation at the Ackerman Institute for the Family and the Center for Understanding in Conflict and psychoanalysis at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies (“NIP”)\, while volunteering at NYLAG’s Mediation Project\, providing lowcost therapy at NIP’s Treatment Center\, and facilitating restorative justice work for individuals and groups in state prisons. She was President of NIP’s Professional Association (“NIPPA”) from 2018 until 2023\, is part of the Mediation Roster for the Queens County Matrimonial Part and is on the faculty of NIP. \n  \n \nIs there Continuing Education Credit?\nNew York \nIn New York\, The Mediation Intensive Training will fulfill 16 NY CLE credit hours.  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Mediation Intensive Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. 15 CLE credits are in skills and areas of professional practice and 1 CLE credit is in ethics \nThe Center’s in-person and online training has been approved under Part 146 by the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs. (Please note that final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is either approved or pending approval does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.) \nCancellation Policy\nPlease note our cancellation policy: If you cancel 4 weeks or more prior to the program\, we return your deposit minus a $250.00 administration fee. Between 4 and 2 weeks prior to the program\, we retain 50% of the total cost of the program unless we are able to find a replacement for your seat\, in which case we will refund the fee minus the $250.00 administration fee. There are no refunds for cancellations less than two weeks prior to the program unless we can find a replacement. \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org or call us at (844) 242-3428. \n________________________________________ \n[1] Final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is approved does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.  Pursuant to Part 146\, court-based mediation rosters require both a combination of mediation training and experience mediating.  Acceptance on court rosters depends on a court’s need for mediators at any given time and may include a court’s need for mediators with specific case-type training or experience and mediation experience. \n*Please select desired ticket OR deposit for ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’ 
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/16-hour-advanced-matrimonial-mediation-training-east-coast/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,East Coast Events,Live Training,Online Training,Workplace Mediation
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SUMMARY:24-Hour Basic Mediation Training (East Coast)
DESCRIPTION:To register\, scroll to the bottom of this page. \nApril 25 – 27\, 2024\nRye\, NY \n_______________ \nJoin the Center for Understanding in Conflict for a comprehensive 24-hour Basic Mediation Training covering basic theory and skills of understanding-based mediation in a dynamic and engaging learning environment. \nThis certificate program teaches individuals the basic theories and practical skills needed to help people in conflict. Participants will learn to deescalate unproductive arguments and conflict dynamics and guide parties and lawyers involved toward positive discussions and effective decision-making. The training also covers how law and lawyers play a part in mediation\, preparing participants to mediate conflicts in various settings including private contexts\, court-referred cases\, and community disputes. \nUpon completing this training\, participants will have completed the basic mediation requirement for part 146 and be eligible for Advanced Mediation training and continuing education programs\, including the 16-hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training course in May\, 2024.  Together these two programs qualify participants for a 40-hour completion certificate. \nOur trainers have designed this program to benefit those practicing in New York. However\, it is appropriate and applicable for professionals of all disciplines\, including jurists\, lawyers\, collaborative professionals\, business consultants\, executive coaches\, managers and supervisors\, human resources professionals\, ombuds-people\, non-profit staff\, and other people whose work will be enhanced by increased skills in conflict resolution. \nCore Concepts\nIn this 24-hour program\, adapted from our gold standard mediation training\, you will learn how to support parties working through conflict or engaging in other important conversations in a different way.  Our Understanding-Based model focuses on guiding parties to make knowing and informed choices together in a respectful manner.  Highlights include: \n\nPositive neutrality –supporting all parties without taking sides.\nThe Loop of Understanding – enhancing understanding and empathy.\nCreative Options — innovating to meet differing needs and interests.\nA Foundation for the Future — building the groundwork for the parties to make effective and lasting decisions together now and in the future.\n\n  \n \n\nWhat is the Format of this Training?\nThis hands-on in person training features briefings on the core skills of the Understanding Based Approach\, followed by lively demonstrations and role-plays\, all of which immerse participants in the learning. Realistic simulations\, in which participants work through mediations from beginning to end\, with coaching from our teachers\, offer participants the chance to hone their skills and experience the emotional challenges faced by parties in dispute. Participants describe these different modes of learning and their interplay as enjoyable as they are engaging and rewarding. \nLogistics\nThe training begins on the morning of Thursday\, April 25\, 2024\, at 9:00 am through 6:00 pm. On Friday\, the session runs 9:00 am through 6:00 pm\, with ample breaks for meals and rest. The program ends on Saturday\, April 27\, 2024\, with a session from 9:00am – 5:00pm. All participants will enjoy delicious meals during the sessions from Thursday through Saturday. \n  \n \nWho Can Participate?\nThis basic training is open to anyone whose work involves conflict and will be particularly interesting to lawyers who wish to apply to be on the mediator court rosters for divorce and family work. \nVenue\nWainwright House\n260 Stuyvesant Avenue\, Rye\, NY 10580 \nExperience tranquility and inspiration on Wainwright House’s five acres of organic lawns and gardens overlooking Milton Harbor on Long Island Sound. Please note that restrooms at the retreat are shared. \nFonrose House: Sleeps up to 16 people in 5 bedrooms. There are 4 bathrooms\, living room\, dining room\, kitchen\, patio overlooking the water.\nCarriage House: Has 4 bedrooms with 2 twin beds\, 2 bathrooms and small kitchenette. There is no seating\narea in the Carriage House.\nMain House: 3rd floor\, 4 bedrooms with twin beds\, 2 bathrooms. There is no kitchenette or seating area on the third floor. \nCost\nThe program training fee is $1200 plus a fee for the facility\, lodging\, and meals as follows: \nPrivate room: $800 for a total of $2\,000. \nShared double room: $400 for a total of $1\,600. \nCommuter for those not staying at Wainwright:  $300\, for a total of $1\,500. \n  \nFinancial aid may be available for training fees.  Please contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org for details or for any questions regarding logistics. \n  \n**Those who register for the 16-hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training course in May\, 2024 are also eligible to receive a 10% training fee discount\, in addition to a 40-hour Mediation Training Certificate. Please contact james@understandinginconflict.org if this applies to you. \n***The maximum discount available from all sources is 10% of the training fee. \n  \n \n\nWho Are the Trainers?\nKatherine Eisold Miller is an attorney practicing mediation and collaborative practice in Westchester County\, NY. She has been practicing family law since 1987\, first as a litigator and now exclusively outside the court system. She has taught family law at the White Institute and NYU as well as with the Center and lectures regularly on mediation and collaborative practice. She is a Board member of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals. \n  \nIvan Alter is a collaborative attorney and mediator with offices in Westchester County and New York City. Practicing law since 1994\, Ivan previously had a career as a commercial and matrimonial litigator before discovering the understanding based model at the CUC. Since then\, Ivan has focused all of his professional energies on practicing\, promoting\, and teaching mediation and collaborative law. He is member of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals\, the Family and Divorce Mediation Council\, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals\, and Northern Westchester Collaborative Divorce. \n  \nMichelle Exline Minovi is a highly skilled divorce and family mediator with 12+ years family law experience.  As Managing Attorney at the legal services non-profit Ayuda in Washington\, D.C.\, Michelle represented low-income and Spanish-speaking immigrant clients in complex matrimonial cases in the context of domestic violence. After moving to Brooklyn\, Michelle litigated and won sole custody on behalf of a mother of two children who was forced to leave the ultra-orthodox community because she identified as queer. After three years of intense litigation\, Michelle wondered if there was an alternative way to divorce. Michelle knew she had to pivot from litigation to mediation when she took her first mediation training at the Center for Understanding Conflict. \n \nIs there Continuing Education Credit?\nNew York \nIn New York\, The Mediation Intensive Training will fulfill 27 NY MCLE credit hours (4 Ethics credits; 13 Professional Practice credits; and 10 Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Mediation Intensive Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \nNew York CLE Approved for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
27 CLE Hours (include 4 Ethics). Approved under Part 146 by the NYS Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs.  This course meets the 24-hour requirement for Initial Mediation Training. * \nThe Center’s in-person and online training has been approved under Part 146 by the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs. (Please note that final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is either approved or pending approval does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.) \nCancellation Policy\nPlease note our cancellation policy: If you cancel 4 weeks or more prior to the program\, we return your deposit minus a $250.00 administration fee. Between 4 and 2 weeks prior to the program\, we retain 50% of the total cost of the program unless we are able to find a replacement for your seat\, in which case we will refund the fee minus the $250.00 administration fee. There are no refunds for cancellations less than two weeks prior to the program unless we can find a replacement. \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org or call us at (844) 242-3428. \n________________________________________ \n[1] Final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is approved does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.  Pursuant to Part 146\, court-based mediation rosters require both a combination of mediation training and experience mediating.  Acceptance on court rosters depends on a court’s need for mediators at any given time and may include a court’s need for mediators with specific case-type training or experience and mediation experience. \n*Please select desired ticket OR deposit for ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’ 
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/24-hour-basic-mediation-training-east-coast/
LOCATION:Wainwright House 260 Stuyvesant Avenue\, Rye\, NY 10580\, 260 Stuyvesant Avenue\, Rye\, NY\, 10580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Basic mediation,East Coast Events,Traditional Mediation
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SUMMARY:Working Creatively with Conflict:  40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (East Coast)
DESCRIPTION:April 27 – May 1\, 2022\nMadison\, Connecticut\nWith the continuing uncertainties from COVID-19 variants\, if we cannot offer this training in-person\, we will transition to a virtual program and refund accommodation fees. Any participants who would not want to attend a virtual training will receive a full refund. \nParticipants are required to have completed their COVID-19 vaccinations at least two weeks prior to the start of this program or provide proof of a negative test within 24 hours prior to the start of training. \nTo register\, scroll to the bottom of this page. \nAre you responsible for helping people work through conflict? \nDo you manage important conversations between clients\, employees\, team members\, volunteers or other people? \nDo you want to improve your ability to facilitate conversations of consequence? \nDo you want to learn to mediate or enhance your conflict resolution skills? \nIn this gold standard mediation training\, learn how to support parties working through conflict or engaging in other important conversations in a different way.  Our Understanding-Based model focuses on guiding parties to make knowing and informed choices together in a  respectful manner.  Highlights of our basic training\, Working Creatively with Conflict\, include: \n\nPositive neutrality –supporting all parties without taking sides\nThe Loop of Understanding – enhancing understanding and empathy\nCreative Options — innovating to meet differing needs and interests\nA Foundation for the Future — building the groundwork for the parties to make effective and lasting decisions together now and in the future\n\n \nWho Will Benefit From This Training?\nOur participants include mediators\, lawyers\, collaborative professionals\, business consultants\, executive coaches\, managers and supervisors\, human resources professionals\, ombuds-people\, non-profit staff\, and other people whose work will be enhanced by  increased skills in conflict resolution.  Participants report it is one of the top mediation programs they have taken. \n \n  \nWhat is the Format of the Training?\nThis hands-on in person training features briefings on the core skills of the Understanding Based Approach\, followed by lively demonstrations and role-plays\, all of which immerse participants in the learning. Realistic simulations\, in which participants work through mediations from beginning to end\, with coaching from our teachers\, offer participants the chance to hone their skills and experience the emotional challenges faced by parties in dispute. Participants describe these different modes of learning and their interplay as enjoyable as they are engaging and rewarding. \n  \n \n  \nFaculty\nKatherine Eisold Miller is an attorney practicing mediation and collaborative practice in Westchester County\, NY. She has been practicing family law since 1987\, first as a litigator and now exclusively outside the court system. She has taught family law at the White Institute and NYU as well as with the Center and lectures regularly on mediation and collaborative practice. She is a Board member of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWhat are the logistics—when\, where cost? \nThe training begins on the afternoon of Wednesday\, April 27\, 2022 at 2:00 pm through 9:00 pm and includes dinner. On Thursday\, the session runs 9 am – 9 pm  and includes dinner (with ample breaks for meals and rest). On Friday and Saturday\, the sessions run from 9am – \n6 pm. The program ends on Sunday\, May 1\, 2022 with a session from 9am – 12:30pm. All participants will enjoy delicious meals during the sessions from Wednesday dinner through Sunday breakfast. \nVenue\nMercy by the Sea\n167 Neck Road\nMadison\, CT 06443 \nCost\nThe program training fee is $1\,350 plus a fee for the facility\, lodging\, and meals as follows: \nPrivate room: $600 for a total of $1\,950 \nShared double room: $500 for a total of $1\,850 \nCommuter for those not staying at Mercy by the Sea:  $200\, for a total of $1\,550 \nPlease email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org for details or questions regarding logistics. \nPlease note our cancellation policy:  If you cancel 2 weeks or more prior to the program\, your deposit will be returned minus a $250.00 administration fee (which may be applied against a future program).  Less than 2 weeks (but more than one week) prior to the program\, we will retain 50% of the total cost of the program (half of which may be applied to against a future program). Please note that refunds of the training and facility fee are not made for cancellations within the last week prior to the program. \nContinuing Education Credit\nCONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT AND NEW YORK COURTS CERTIFICATION (SECTION 146): \nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict\, as the Center for Mediation in Law\, has been certified as follows: \nIn New York\, as an Accredited Provider of Continuing Legal Education in the State of New York by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board. The Mediation Intensive Training will fulfill 40 NY MCLE credit hours (6.5 Ethics credits; 19.5 Professional Practice credits; and 14 Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Mediation Intensive Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \nThe Center program has been approved under Part 146 by the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs. (Please note that final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is either approved or pending approval does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.) \n \nFor additional information\, please email us at kayla@understandinginconflict.org or call us at (844)242-3428.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/mit-east-2022/
CATEGORIES:Basic mediation,East Coast Events,Live Training
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UID:8242-1588581000-1588870800@understandinginconflict.org
SUMMARY:[POSTPONED] Working Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (East Coast)
DESCRIPTION:Based on the CDC’s recommendations for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic\, we are postponing  our May 4 – May 7 2020 mediation training at the New York Open Center in NYC.  The health and safety of our program participants\, staff\, and colleagues is a top priority for us at the Center for Understanding in Conflict.  \nWe will publish the new training dates here as soon as they are confirmed. If you have already registered for the training\, your deposit and/or payment can be refunded or applied to a rescheduled date. Please contact Kayla Hellal if you have any inquiries or would like to receive a refund. \nAre you responsible for helping people work through conflict? \nDo you manage important conversations between clients\, employees\, team members\, volunteers\, or other people you work with? \nDo you want to improve your ability to facilitate conversations of consequence? \nDo you want to learn to mediate or enhance your conflict resolution skills? \nLearn how to support parties working through conflict or engaging in other important conversations in a different way. Our Understanding-Based model focuses on guiding parties to make knowing and informed choices together in a  respectful manner. Highlights of our basic training\, Working Creatively with Conflict\, include: \n\nPositive neutrality – how to support all parties to a conflict without taking sides\nEnhancing understanding and empathy through the Loop of Understanding\nDeveloping creative options that address differing needs and interests\nCreating the groundwork for the parties to make effective and lasting decisions together now and in the future\n\nWho Will Benefit From This Training? \nThis training is appropriate for mediators\, lawyers\, collaborative professionals\, business consultants\, executive coaches\, managers and supervisors\, human resources professionals\, ombuds-people\, non-profit staff\, and other people whose work will be enhanced by increased skills in conflict resolution. \n“This program has changed me as an individual and will forever change the way I manage conflict\, personally and professionally.”  – Catherine Hannibal\, Attorney\, Mediation Works\, Brooklyn\, NY \nWhat is the Format of the Training? \nThe training combines presentations\, teacher demonstrations\, case simulations and discussions. Concise briefings introducing the model and tools of the Understanding Based Approach alternate with demonstrations and role-plays designed to immerse the participants in the process. Central to the learning are real to life simulations in which the participants work through mediations from beginning to end. The participants have a chance to apply the concepts and skills introduced in the briefings\, and to experience the emotional challenges faced by parties in dispute. Participants describe these different modes of learning and their interplay as enjoyable as they are engaging and rewarding. \nIt is very gratifying to see how respectful and honoring this process is with the same or better results than other mediation processes.”  – Darci D’Ercole\, Deputy Director\, Leadership Development\, New York State School Boards Association\, Latham\, NY \nWho are the Trainers:  \nKatherine Miller and Sequoia Stalder.  Click here for more information about our trainers. \n“The program teaches more than just new skills.  It teaches a new way of thought and approach to conflict — inside and outside the court room.  I received a profound sense of renewal\, consideration and gratitude.”  – Adam Halper\, Attorney\, The Family Center\, New York\, NY \nWhat are the Logistics – When\, Where\, Cost? \nThe training begins on Monday\, May 4 at 8:30 and runs from 9-5 Monday\, May 4 through Thursday\, May 7. \nThe training will be held at the New York Open Center in Manhattan.  More information about the New York Open Center can be found on their website. \nThe program training fee is $1\,750 \n\na 5-10% discount is available for our CUC Connect members.   Click here for more information.\nA reduction in fee available based on economic need.\n\nYou may pay in full upon registration or a deposit of $500.00 will hold your place. Payment in full is due 30 days prior to the program. Registrations after April 4\, 2020\, must be paid in full at the time of registration unless other arrangements are made. \nScroll to the bottom to register. \nPlease email us at katherinemiller@understandinginconflict.org for details or questions regarding logistics. \nPlease note our cancellation policy:  If you cancel 2 weeks or more prior to the program\, your deposit will be returned minus a $250.00 administration fee (which may be applied against a future program).  Less than 2 weeks (but more than one week) prior to the program\, we will retain 50% of the total cost of the program (half of which may be applied to against a future program). Please note that refunds of the training and facility fee are not made for cancellations within the last week prior to the program. \n“The program for me was life-changing.  It was the tipping point at which I realized this was my avocation not just a vocation!”  – Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton\, Attorney\, Hamilton Law & Mediation\, PLLC\, Armonk\, NY \nIs there Continuing Education Credit? \nCONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT AND NEW YORK COURTS CERTIFICATION (SECTION 146): \nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict\, as the Center for Mediation in Law\, has been certified as follows: \nIn New York\, as an Accredited Provider of Continuing Legal Education in the State of New York by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board. The Mediation Intensive Training will fulfill 40 NY MCLE credit hours (6.5 Ethics credits; 19.5 Professional Practice credits; and 14 Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Mediation Intensive Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \nThe Center program has been approved under Part 146 by the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs. (Please note that final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is either approved or pending approval does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.) \n“Having had well over 100 hours of previous training\, I feared this program might cover too much familiar ground. Those fears vanished within the first 20 minutes and were replaced with the thrill of discovering a richer\, deeper mode of mediating.”   Steven M. Rabinowitz Mediator/Lawyer Pryor Cashman\, LLP\, NYC \nFor additional information\, please email us at KatherineMiller@understandinginconflict.org.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/working-creatively-with-conflict-40-hour-basic-mediation-and-conflict-resolution-training-east-coast-5/
LOCATION:New York Open Center\, 22 East 30th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Basic mediation,East Coast Events,Live Training
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SUMMARY:Working With Lawyers: 16-Hour Advanced Civil/Commercial Mediation Training with Stalder Mediation
DESCRIPTION:Working With Lawyers in Mediation is a two-day program exploring the role of lawyers in mediation\, and examining how we as mediators can structure the mediation process to optimize lawyer participation\, while also maintaining a focus on party engagement.  The program will introduce techniques and strategies that mediators can use to encourage meaningful engagement of both the lawyers\, and their clients.  Particular emphasis will be placed on achieving this while working together\, in a non-caucus mediation model (in which the parties\, lawyers and mediator work in the same room for the duration of the mediation). \nBackground\nSome of the challenges and concerns that will be addresses are: \nThe Mediators \nMany mediators view the participation of lawyers in the mediation processas at best\, an inconvenience\, and at worst\, a direct impediment to productive dialogue and problem-solving.  As a result\, many mediators seek to minimize the participation of lawyers\, either by suggesting that they not participate in the mediation at all\, or\, when this is not feasible\, by focusing the dialogue in mediation on the parties\, and attempting to minimize lawyer participation. \nOther mediators view the participation of lawyers as necessary and welcome.  However\, they assume that by virtue of lawyer participation\, the conversation in mediation should largely revolve around the lawyers’ perspectives on the legal elements of the case\, often unintentionally to the exclusion of the interests and needs of the parties themselves. \nRegardless of mediator enthusiasm or ambivalence regarding the participation of lawyers\, it is often assumed that the complexity of the dynamics presented by lawyer participation\, and the potential adversarial frame that might emerge by virtue of lawyer engagement\, augers strongly for the use of caucus: whereby the parties are separated and the mediator works privately with each side.  This impulse is further reinforced by the assumed unwillingness of lawyers participating in mediation to engage in meaningful dialogue in the presence of their adversary\, and lawyers’ extreme caution in permitting their clients to speak in the presence of the other side. \nThe Lawyers \nMany lawyers representing parties in mediation maintain a deep skepticism of whether the mediation process itself is in their client’s (or their) best interest.  The less formal and potentially unstructured nature of the mediation process lends an air of uncertainty to participation in mediation.  This uncertainty in turn presents risks: risk of disclosing valuable information without reciprocal information-sharing from the other side; risk of their client speaking and unintentionally disclosing more information than intended; risk of the other side not participating meaningfully in the mediation process and instead using it as an opportunity to gather information or try to get ‘free discovery’; risk of telegraphing a perceived weakness in their case through projecting a willingness to settle; risk of the lawyers themselves being subject to malpractice suits for not effectively managing the many risks of the mediation process\, and many other concerns. \nLawyers may also question how they are perceived by the mediator\, and they consequently may have concerns about whether their agreement to participate in the mediation process could potentially lead to a marginalization of their role as effective advocates for their clients. \nEven in instances where lawyers view mediation in a generally positive light\, questions often arise around how they can most effectively advocate for their clients\, what the lawyer’s role in mediation should or can be\, and how to ensure that their client’s legal claims are not compromised by virtue of their participation in the mediation process. \nThe Parties \nFor many parties participating in mediation\, there are conflicting impulses as well.  On the one hand\, they might want the opportunity to engage directly with the other side\, both to air grievances and express priorities and concerns\, but also to problem-solve directly with their adversary.  On the other hand\, they might have concerns about the scope and tenor of this engagement\, and may also be concerned about running afoul of their lawyer’s strategy and guidance. \nProgram Overview\nGiven the many concerns and complexities attendant to lawyer participation in mediation\, it comes as no surprise that the role of law and lawyers is often an elephant in the mediation room that limits the scope and utility of the mediation process itself.  However\, in our experience\, this need not be the case.  Mediation affords a unique opportunity to all participants (parties\, lawyers and mediator) to structure a dialogue that can address the many legitimate concerns of all participants\, while also leveraging the potential benefits of working together in the mediation process. \nIn our view\, the participation of lawyers in the mediation process can be a powerful tool toward furthering understanding\, ensuring that parties’ interests are protected\, and creating effective and efficient problem-solving frameworks that support parties in resolving their dispute.  Structuring a process that supports meaningful lawyer engagement in this way presents a challenge\, but also a great opportunity. \nJoin us for this two-day examination of the role of the law and lawyers in the mediation process.  Through intensive role-play work and large and small group discussions\, we will explore: \n\nWhat role the law can\, and may\, play in the mediation process.\nThe concerns around lawyer participation in mediation\, particularly in a non-caucus mediation model.\nThe possibilities that emerge from lawyer participation in mediation\, particularly in a non-caucus mediation model.\nHow to structure the mediation process to optimize the participation of lawyers and their clients.\nTechniques to address common resistance points and impediments to lawyer and client participation in the mediation process.\nWays in which non-caucus techniques for working with lawyers and their clients might be applied in a caucus setting.\nOur own relationship to the law and lawyers (both for lawyer and non-lawyer participants)\, and how this may impact and inform our decisions and interactions as mediators.\n\nWho Can Participate?\nThis is an advanced training and is only open to those who have completed a prior Basic Mediation Training.  (If you are unsure whether your training meets this requirement\, please call us at (917) 580-2253 to discuss.) \n\n*Note that final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is either approved or pending approval does not guarantee placement on a local court roster. \n\nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict is co-presenting this program with Stalder Mediation. \nPlease click here for more information or to register
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/working-with-lawyers-16-hour-advanced-civil-commercial-mediation-training-with-stalder-mediation/
LOCATION:108 West 39th Street 9th Floor\, Suite 900\, 108 West 39th Street 9th Floor\, Suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10018
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,East Coast Events,Live Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191124T123000
DTSTAMP:20260821T024531
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191112T051250Z
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SUMMARY:Working Creatively with Conflict:  40 Hour Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (East Coast)
DESCRIPTION:Are you responsible for helping people work through conflict? \nDo you manage important conversations between clients\, employees\, team members\, volunteers\, or other people you work with? \nDo you want to improve your ability to facilitate conversations of consequence? \nDo you want to learn to mediate or enhance your conflict resolution skills? \nLearn how to support parties working through conflict or engaging in other important conversations in a different way. Our Understanding-Based model focuses on guiding parties to make knowing and informed choices together in a  respectful manner. Highlights of our basic training\, Working Creatively with Conflict\, include: \n\nPositive neutrality – how to support all parties to a conflict without taking sides\nEnhancing understanding and empathy through the Loop of Understanding\nDeveloping creative options that address differing needs and interests\nCreating the groundwork for the parties to make effective and lasting decisions together now and in the future\n\nWho Will Benefit From This Training? \nThis training is appropriate for mediators\, lawyers\, collaborative professionals\, business consultants\, executive coaches\, managers and supervisors\, human resources professionals\, ombuds-people\, non-profit staff\, and other people whose work will be enhanced by  increased skills in conflict resolution. \n“This program has changed me as an individual and will forever change the way I manage conflict\, personally and professionally.”  – Catherine Hannibal\, Attorney\, Mediation Works\, Brooklyn\, NY \nWhat is the Format of the Training? \nThe training combines presentations\, teacher demonstrations\, case simulations and discussions. Concise briefings introducing the model and tools of the Understanding Based Approach alternate with demonstrations and role-plays designed to immerse the participants in the process. Central to the learning are real to life simulations in which the participants work through mediations from beginning to end. The participants have a chance to apply the concepts and skills introduced in the briefings\, and to experience the emotional challenges faced by parties in dispute. Participants   describe these different modes of learning and their interplay as enjoyable as they are engaging and rewarding. \nIt is very gratifying to see how respectful and honoring this process is with the same or better results than other mediation processes.”  – Darci D’Ercole\, Deputy Director\, Leadership Development\, New York State School Boards Association\, Latham\, NY \nWho are the Trainers:  \nKatherine Miller and Sequoia Stalder.  Click here for for more information about our trainers. \n“The program teaches more than just new skills.  It teaches a new way of thought and approach to conflict — inside and outside the court room.  I received a profound sense of renewal\, consideration and gratitude.”  – Adam Halper\, Attorney\, The Family Center\, New York\, NY \nWhat are the Logistics – When\, Where\, Cost? \nThe training begins on the afternoon of Wednesday\, November 20\, 2019 at 2:00 pm through 9:00 pm and includes dinner.  On Thursday and Saturday\, the sessions run from 9am – 6 pm. On Friday\, the session runs 9 am – 9 pm  and includes dinner (with ample breaks for meals and rest). The program ends on Sunday\, November 24\, 2019 with a session from 9am – 12:30pm. \nThe training will be held at Edith Macy Conference Center in Briarcliff Manor\, NY\, approximately 45 minutes driving time from NYC.  More information about Edith Macy Conference Center can be found on their website: http://www.edithmacy.com/ \nAll participants will enjoy delicious meals during the sessions from Wednesday dinner through Sunday breakfast. \nThe program training fee is $1\,350 plus a fee for the facility\, lodging\, and meals as follows: \nPrivate room: $1\,500 for a total of $2\,850 \nCommuter for those not staying at Edith Macy:  $825 (which includes dinner)  for a total of $2\,175 \n\na 5-10% discount is available for our CUC Connect members.   Click here for more information.\nA reduction in fee available based on economic need.\n\nYou may pay in full upon registration or a deposit of $500.00 will hold your place. Payment in full is due 30 days prior to the program. Registrations after October 20\, 2019 must be paid in full at the time of registration unless other arrangements are made. \nScroll to the bottom to register. \nPlease email us at katherinemiller@understandinginconflict.org for details or questions regarding logistics. \nPlease note our cancellation policy:  If you cancel 2 weeks or more prior to the program\, your deposit will be returned minus a $250.00 administration fee (which may be applied against a future program).  Less than 2 weeks (but more than one week) prior to the program\, we will retain 50% of the total cost of the program (half of which may be applied to against a future program). Please note that refunds of the training and facility fee are not made for cancellations within the last week prior to the program. \n“The program for me was life-changing.  It was the tipping point at which I realized this was my avocation not just a vocation!”  – Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton\, Attorney\, Hamilton Law & Mediation\, PLLC\, Armonk\, NY \nIs there Continuing Education Credit? \nCONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT AND NEW YORK COURTS CERTIFICATION (SECTION 146): \nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict\, as the Center for Mediation in Law\, has been certified as follows: \nIn New York\, as an Accredited Provider of Continuing Legal Education in the State of New York by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board. The Mediation Intensive Training will fulfill 40 NY MCLE credit hours (6.5 Ethics credits; 19.5 Professional Practice credits; and 14 Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Mediation Intensive Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \nThe Center program has been approved under Part 146 by the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs. (Please note that final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is either approved or pending approval does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.) \n“Having had well over 100 hours of previous training\, I feared this program might cover too much familiar ground. Those fears vanished within the first 20 minutes and were replaced with the thrill of discovering a richer\, deeper mode of mediating.”   Steven M. Rabinowitz Mediator/Lawyer Pryor Cashman\, LLP\, NYC \nFor additional information\, please email us at KatherineMiller@understandinginconflict.org.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/working-creatively-with-conflict-mediation-training-nov-2019/
LOCATION:Edith Macy Conference Center\, 550 Chappaqua Road\, Briarcliff Manor\, NY\, 10510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Basic mediation,East Coast Events,Live Training
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SUMMARY:Advanced Looping -- East Coast
DESCRIPTION:In this full day workshop\, you will learn techniques for communicating more effectively with parties in conflict by uncovering what is really important for them and what is motivating them. The foundation is the Loop of Understanding or\, as we term it\, “looping.” \nThrough demonstrating our understanding of what parties in conflict are saying\, feeling and doing in our own words\, to their satisfaction\, the dialogue can be focused and deepened. Understanding can be developed in a meaningful way and new opportunities created. \nFocus of the Training: \n\nUsing looping to manage and de‐escalate high conflict.\nIdentifying the parties’ conflict dynamic and their possible wish to move beyond it\nEffectively and authentically looping emotions and implicit thoughts or feelings\nReviewing and deepening our understanding of looping\n\nDate:  July 26\, 2019 \nTime:  9:00 – 5:00 pm (8:30 am registration) \nCost: $250 \nCLE credits: \nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict is an accredited provider of New York Continuing Legal Education.  This course will qualify for 6 NY CLE credit hours. \nTo register and for more information: \nTo register\, scroll to the bottom of this page. \nFor additional information\, please email us at katherinemiller@understandinginconflict.org or call us at (844)242-3428.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/advanced-looping-east-coast/
LOCATION:Miller Law Group\, 271 North Ave.\, Suite 812\, New Rochelle\, NY\, 10801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,East Coast Events,Live Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190407T123000
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SUMMARY:Working Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (East Coast)
DESCRIPTION:Are you responsible for helping people work through conflict? \nDo you manage important conversations between clients\, employees\, team members\, volunteers\, or other people you work with? \nDo you want to improve your ability to facilitate conversations of consequence? \nDo you want to learn to mediate or enhance your conflict resolution skills? \nLearn how to support parties working through conflict or engaging in other important conversations in a different way. Our Understanding-Based model focuses on guiding parties to make knowing and informed choices together in a  respectful manner. Highlights of our basic training\, Working Creatively with Conflict\, include: \n\nPositive neutrality – how to support all parties to a conflict without taking sides\nEnhancing understanding and empathy through the Loop of Understanding\nDeveloping creative options that address differing needs and interests\nCreating the groundwork for the parties to make effective and lasting decisions together now and in the future\n\nWho Will Benefit From This Training? \nThis training is appropriate for mediators\, lawyers\, collaborative professionals\, business consultants\, executive coaches\, managers and supervisors\, human resources professionals\, ombuds-people\, non-profit staff\, and other people whose work will be enhanced by  increased skills in conflict resolution. \n“This program has changed me as an individual and will forever change the way I manage conflict\, personally and professionally.”  – Catherine Hannibal\, Attorney\, Mediation Works\, Brooklyn\, NY \nWhat is the Format of the Training? \nThe training combines presentations\, teacher demonstrations\, case simulations and discussions. Concise briefings introducing the model and tools of the Understanding Based Approach alternate with demonstrations and role-plays designed to immerse the participants in the process. Central to the learning are real to life simulations in which the participants work through mediations from beginning to end. The participants have a chance to apply the concepts and skills introduced in the briefings\, and to experience the emotional challenges faced by parties in dispute. Participants   describe these different modes of learning and their interplay as enjoyable as they are engaging and rewarding. \nIt is very gratifying to see how respectful and honoring this process is with the same or better results than other mediation processes.”  – Darci D’Ercole\, Deputy Director\, Leadership Development\, New York State School Boards Association\, Latham\, NY \nWho are the Trainers:  \nKatherine Miller and Sequoia Stalder.  For more information\, see their bios here. \n\n“The program teaches more than just new skills.  It teaches a new way of thought and approach to conflict — inside and outside the court room.  I received a profound sense of renewal\, consideration and gratitude.”  – Adam Halper\, Attorney\, The Family Center\, New York\, NY \nWhat are the Logistics – When\, Where\, Cost? \nThe training begins on the afternoon of Wednesday\, April 3\, 2019 at 2:00 pm through 9:00 pm and includes dinner.  On Friday and Saturday\, the sessions run from 9am – 6 pm. On Thursday\, the session runs 9 am – 9 pm  and includes dinner (with ample breaks for meals and rest). The program ends on Sunday\, April 7\, 2019 with a session from 9am – 12:30pm. \nThe training will be held at Edith Macy Conference Center in Briarcliff Manor\, NY\, approximately 45 minutes driving time from NYC.  More information about Edith Macy Conference Center can be found on their website: http://www.edithmacy.com/ \nAll participants will enjoy delicious meals during the sessions from Wednesday dinner through Sunday breakfast. \nThe program training fee is $1\,350 plus a fee for the facility\, lodging\, and meals as follows: \nPrivate room: $1\,350 for a total of $2\,700 \nShared double room: $1\,200\, for a total of $2\,550 \nCommuter for those not staying at Edith Macy:  $600\, for a total of $1\,950 \n\na 5-10% discount is available for our CUC Connect members.   Click here for more information.\nA reduction in fee available based on economic need.\n\nYou may pay in full upon registration or a deposit of $500.00 will hold your place. Payment in full is due 30 days prior to the program. Registrations after March 1\, 2019 must be paid in full at the time of registration unless other arrangements are made. \nScroll to the bottom to register. \nPlease email us at katherinemiller@understandinginconflict.org for details or questions regarding logistics. \nPlease note our cancellation policy:  If you cancel 2 weeks or more prior to the program\, your deposit will be returned minus a $250.00 administration fee (which may be applied against a future program).  Less than 2 weeks (but more than one week) prior to the program\, we will retain 50% of the total cost of the program (half of which may be applied to against a future program). Please note that refunds of the training and facility fee are not made for cancellations within the last week prior to the program. \n“The program for me was life-changing.  It was the tipping point at which I realized this was my avocation not just a vocation!”  – Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton\, Attorney\, Hamilton Law & Mediation\, PLLC\, Armonk\, NY \nIs there Continuing Education Credit? \nCONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT AND NEW YORK COURTS CERTIFICATION (SECTION 146): \nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict\, as the Center for Mediation in Law\, has been certified as follows: \nIn New York\, as an Accredited Provider of Continuing Legal Education in the State of New York by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board. The Mediation Intensive Training will fulfill 40 NY MCLE credit hours (6.5 Ethics credits; 19.5 Professional Practice credits; and 14 Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Mediation Intensive Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \nThe Center program has been approved under Part 146 by the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs. (Please note that final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is either approved or pending approval does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.) \n“Having had well over 100 hours of previous training\, I feared this program might cover too much familiar ground. Those fears vanished within the first 20 minutes and were replaced with the thrill of discovering a richer\, deeper mode of mediating.”   Steven M. Rabinowitz Mediator/Lawyer Pryor Cashman\, LLP\, NYC \nFor additional information\, please email us at KatherineMiller@understandinginconflict.org.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/working-creatively-with-conflict-40-hour-basic-mediation-and-conflict-resolution-training-east-coast-4/
LOCATION:Edith Macy Conference Center\, 550 Chappaqua Road\, Briarcliff Manor\, NY\, 10510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Basic mediation,East Coast Events,Live Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190326T210000
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SUMMARY:East Coast Support and Development/SCPI
DESCRIPTION:This New SCPI (Self Reflection for Conflict Professionals Intensive) meets Support & Development Advanced Training Series has been specially designed for New York.  The monthly meetings are the opportunity to convene with other conflict professionals and explore how what is happening inside of us impacts our professional and personal lives.  The classes will be relatively small.  These classes have been structured to include will include self-reflection\, discussion\, and working through actual cases and challenges brought by the participants.  There will be guided meditations\, journaling as well as the usual lively discussion and teachings. \nThe classes will be led by Katherine Miller  and will be held from 6:30 — 9 PM on the following dates: \n\nMarch 26\nApril 23\nMay 21\nJune 25\nPlus one more session to be determined by the class\n\nCLE Credit:  2 NY MCLE credits per session \nCourse is non-transitional and not acceptable for newly admitted attorneys. \nFee: $600 for the series \nReduction in fee is available on the basis of economic hardship
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/east-coast-support-and-developmentscpi/
LOCATION:Berkman Bottger Newman & Rodd\, 521 Fifth Avenue\, 31st Fl\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,East Coast Events,Live Training,SCPI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181202T123000
DTSTAMP:20260821T024531
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T181842Z
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SUMMARY:Working Creatively with Conflict:  40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (East Coast)
DESCRIPTION:Are you responsible for helping people work through conflict? \nDo you manage important conversations between clients\, employees\, team members\, volunteers\, or other people you work with? \nDo you want to improve your ability to facilitate conversations of consequence? \nDo you want to learn to mediate or enhance your conflict resolution skills? \nLearn how to support parties working through conflict or engaging in other important conversations in a different way. Our Understanding-Based model focuses on guiding parties to make knowing and informed choices together in a  respectful manner. Highlights of our basic training\, Working Creatively with Conflict\, include: \n\nPositive neutrality – how to support all parties to a conflict without taking sides\nEnhancing understanding and empathy through the Loop of Understanding\nDeveloping creative options that address differing needs and interests\nCreating the groundwork for the parties to make effective and lasting decisions together now and in the future\n\nWho Will Benefit From This Training? \nThis training is appropriate for mediators\, lawyers\, collaborative professionals\, business consultants\, executive coaches\, managers and supervisors\, human resources professionals\, ombuds-people\, non-profit staff\, and other people whose work will be enhanced by  increased skills in conflict resolution. \n“This program has changed me as an individual and will forever change the way I manage conflict\, personally and professionally.”  – Catherine Hannibal\, Attorney\, Mediation Works\, Brooklyn\, NY \nWhat is the Format of the Training? \nThe training combines presentations\, teacher demonstrations\, case simulations and discussions. Concise briefings introducing the model and tools of the Understanding Based Approach alternate with demonstrations and role-plays designed to immerse the participants in the process. Central to the learning are real to life simulations in which the participants work through mediations from beginning to end. The participants have a chance to apply the concepts and skills introduced in the briefings\, and to experience the emotional challenges faced by parties in dispute. Participants   describe these different modes of learning and their interplay as enjoyable as they are engaging and rewarding. \nIt is very gratifying to see how respectful and honoring this process is with the same or better results than other mediation processes.”  – Darci D’Ercole\, Deputy Director\, Leadership Development\, New York State School Boards Association\, Latham\, NY \nWho are the Trainers:  \nKatherine Miller and Gary Friedman  For more information\, see their bios here. \n\n“The program teaches more than just new skills.  It teaches a new way of thought and approach to conflict — inside and outside the court room.  I received a profound sense of renewal\, consideration and gratitude.”  – Adam Halper\, Attorney\, The Family Center\, New York\, NY \nWhat are the Logistics – When\, Where\, Cost? \nThe training begins on the afternoon of Wednesday\, November 28\, 2018 at 2:00 pm through 9:00 pm and includes dinner.  On Thursday and Saturday\, the sessions run from 9am – 6 pm. On Friday\, the session runs 9 am – 9 pm  and includes dinner (with ample breaks for meals and rest). The program ends on Sunday\, December 2\, 2018 with a session from 9am – 12:30pm. \nThe training will be held at Edith Macy Conference Center in Briarcliff Manor\, NY\, approximately 45 minutes driving time from NYC.  More information about Edith Macy Conference Center can be found on their website: http://www.edithmacy.com/ \nAll participants will enjoy delicious meals during the sessions from Wednesday dinner through Sunday breakfast. \nThe program training fee is $1\,350 plus a fee for the facility\, lodging\, and meals as follows: \nPrivate room: $1\,350 for a total of $2\,700 \nShared double room: $1\,200\, for a total of $2\,550 \nCommuter for those not staying at Edith Macy:  $600\, for a total of $1\,950 \n\na 5-10% discount is available for our CUC Connect members.   Click here for more information.\nA reduction in fee available based on economic need.\n\nYou may pay in full upon registration or a deposit of $500.00 will hold your place. Payment in full is due 30 days prior to the program. Registrations after October 31 must be paid in full at the time of registration unless other arrangements are made. \nScroll to the bottom to register. \nPlease email us at katherinemiller@understandinginconflict.org for details or questions regarding logistics. \nPlease note our cancellation policy:  If you cancel 2 weeks or more prior to the program\, your deposit will be returned minus a $250.00 administration fee (which may be applied against a future program).  Less than 2 weeks (but more than one week) prior to the program\, we will retain 50% of the total cost of the program (half of which may be applied to against a future program). Please note that refunds are not made for cancellations within the last week prior to the program. \n“The program for me was life-changing.  It was the tipping point at which I realized this was my avocation not just a vocation!”  – Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton\, Attorney\, Hamilton Law & Mediation\, PLLC\, Armonk\, NY \nIs there Continuing Education Credit? \nCONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT AND NEW YORK COURTS CERTIFICATION (SECTION 146): \nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict\, as the Center for Mediation in Law\, has been certified as follows: \nIn New York\, as an Accredited Provider of Continuing Legal Education in the State of New York by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board. The Mediation Intensive Training will fulfill 40 NY MCLE credit hours (6.5 Ethics credits; 19.5 Professional Practice credits; and 14 Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Mediation Intensive Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \nThe Center program has been approved under Part 146 by the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs. (Please note that final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is either approved or pending approval does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.) \n“Having had well over 100 hours of previous training\, I feared this program might cover too much familiar ground. Those fears vanished within the first 20 minutes and were replaced with the thrill of discovering a richer\, deeper mode of mediating.”   Steven M. Rabinowitz Mediator/Lawyer Pryor Cashman\, LLP\, NYC \nFor additional information\, please email us at KatherineMiller@understandinginconflict.org.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/working-creatively-with-conflict-40-hour-basic-mediation-and-conflict-resolution-training-east-coast-3/
LOCATION:Edith Macy Conference Center\, 550 Chappaqua Road\, Briarcliff Manor\, NY\, 10510\, United States
CATEGORIES:East Coast Events,Live Training
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SUMMARY:SCPI Meets Support & Development for New York
DESCRIPTION:This New SCPI (Self Reflection for Conflict Professionals Intensive) meets Support & Development Advanced Training Series has been specially designed for New York.  The monthly meetings are the opportunity to convene with other conflict professionals and explore how what is happening inside of us impacts our professional and personal lives.  The classes will be relatively small.  These classes have been structured to include will include self-reflection\, discussion\, and working through actual cases and challenges brought by the participants.  There will be guided meditations\, journaling as well as the usual lively discussion and teachings. \nThe classes will be led by Katherine Miller and Jack Himmelstein and will be held from 6:30 — 9 PM on the following dates: \n\nTuesday Sept 25\nTuesday October 23\nTuesday November 13\nTuesday December 11\nTuesday January 15\, 2019\n\nCLE Credit:  2 NY MCLE credits per session \nCourse is non-transitional and not acceptable for newly admitted attorneys. \nFee: $600 for the series \nReduction in fee is available on the basis of economic hardship
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/scpi-meets-support-development-for-new-york/
LOCATION:Berkman Bottger Newman & Rodd\, 521 Fifth Avenue\, 31st Fl\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:East Coast Events,Live Training,SCPI Events
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SUMMARY:Working Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (East Coast)
DESCRIPTION:Are you responsible for helping people work through conflict? \nDo you manage important conversations between clients\, employees\, team members\, volunteers\, or other people you work with? \nDo you want to improve your ability to facilitate conversations of consequence? \nDo you want to learn to mediate or enhance your conflict resolution skills? \nLearn how to support parties working through conflict or engaging in other important conversations in a different way. Our Understanding-Based model focuses on guiding parties to make knowing and informed choices together in a  respectful manner. Highlights of our basic training\, Working Creatively with Conflict\, include: \n\nPositive neutrality – how to support all parties to a conflict without taking sides\nEnhancing understanding and empathy through the Loop of Understanding\nDeveloping creative options that address differing needs and interests\nCreating the groundwork for the parties to make effective and lasting decisions together now and in the future\n\nWho Will Benefit From This Training? \nThis training is appropriate for mediators\, lawyers\, collaborative professionals\, business consultants\, executive coaches\, managers and supervisors\, human resources professionals\, ombuds-people\, non-profit staff\, and other people whose work will be enhanced by  increased skills in conflict resolution. \n“This program has changed me as an individual and will forever change the way I manage conflict\, personally and professionally.”  – Catherine Hannibal\, Attorney\, Mediation Works\, Brooklyn\, NY \nWhat is the Format of the Training? \nThe training combines presentations\, teacher demonstrations\, case simulations and discussions. Concise briefings introducing the model and tools of the Understanding Based Approach alternate with demonstrations and role-plays designed to immerse the participants in the process. Central to the learning are real to life simulations in which the participants work through mediations from beginning to end. The participants have a chance to apply the concepts and skills introduced in the briefings\, and to experience the emotional challenges faced by parties in dispute. Participants   describe these different modes of learning and their interplay as enjoyable as they are engaging and rewarding. \nIt is very gratifying to see how respectful and honoring this process is with the same or better results than other mediation processes.”  – Darci D’Ercole\, Deputy Director\, Leadership Development\, New York State School Boards Association\, Latham\, NY \nWho is the Trainer:  \nKatherine Miller will be teaching this course.  For more information\, see her bio here. \n\n“The program teaches more than just new skills.  It teaches a new way of thought and approach to conflict — inside and outside the court room.  I received a profound sense of renewal\, consideration and gratitude.”  – Adam Halper\, Attorney\, The Family Center\, New York\, NY \n  \nWhat are the Logistics – When\, Where\, Cost? \nThe training begins on the afternoon of Wednesday\, June 20\, 2018 at 2:00 pm through 9:00 pm and includes dinner.  On Thursday and Saturday\, the sessions run from 9am – 6 pm. On Friday\, the session runs 9 am – 9 pm  and includes dinner (with ample breaks for meals and rest). The program ends on Sunday\, June 24\, 2018 with a session from 9am – 12:30pm. \nThe training will be held at Edith Macy Conference Center in Briarcliff Manor\, NY\, approximately 45 minutes driving time from NYC.  More information about Edith Macy Conference Center can be found on their website: http://www.edithmacy.com/ \nAll participants will enjoy delicious meals during the sessions from Wednesday dinner through Sunday breakfast. \nThe program training fee is $1\,350 plus a fee for the facility\, lodging\, and meals as follows: \nPrivate room: $1\,350 for a total of $2\,700 \nShared double room: $1\,200\, for a total of $2\,550 \nCommuter for those not staying at Edith Macy:  $600\, for a total of $1\,950 \n\na 5-10% discount is available for our CUC Connect members.   Click here for more information.\nA reduction in fee available based on economic need.\n\nYou may pay in full upon registration or a deposit of $500.00 will hold your place. Payment in full is due 30 days prior to the program. Registrations after May 15 must be paid in full at the time of registration unless other arrangements are made. \nScroll to the bottom to register. \nPlease email us at katherinemiller@understandinginconflict.org for details or questions regarding logistics. \nPlease note our cancellation policy:  If you cancel 2 weeks or more prior to the program\, your deposit will be returned minus a $250.00 administration fee (which may be applied against a future program).  Less than 2 weeks (but more than one week) prior to the program\, we will retain 50% of the total cost of the program (half of which may be applied to against a future program). Please note that refunds are not made for cancellations within the last week prior to the program. \n“The program for me was life-changing.  It was the tipping point at which I realized this was my avocation not just a vocation!”  – Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton\, Attorney\, Hamilton Law & Mediation\, PLLC\, Armonk\, NY \nIs there Continuing Education Credit? \nCONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT AND NEW YORK COURTS CERTIFICATION (SECTION 146): \nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict\, as the Center for Mediation in Law\, has been certified as follows: \nIn New York\, as an Accredited Provider of Continuing Legal Education in the State of New York by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board. The Mediation Intensive Training will fulfill 40 NY MCLE credit hours (6.5 Ethics credits; 19.5 Professional Practice credits; and 14 Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Mediation Intensive Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \nThe Center program has been approved under Part 146 by the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs. (Please note that final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is either approved or pending approval does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.) \n“Having had well over 100 hours of previous training\, I feared this program might cover too much familiar ground. Those fears vanished within the first 20 minutes and were replaced with the thrill of discovering a richer\, deeper mode of mediating.”   Steven M. Rabinowitz Mediator/Lawyer Pryor Cashman\, LLP\, NYC \nFor additional information\, please email us at KatherineMiller@understandinginconflict.org.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/working-creatively-with-conflict-40-hour-basic-mediation-and-conflict-resolution-training-east-coast-2/
LOCATION:Edith Macy Conference Center\, 550 Chappaqua Road\, Briarcliff Manor\, NY\, 10510\, United States
CATEGORIES:East Coast Events,Live Training
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SUMMARY:Working Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (East Coast)
DESCRIPTION:Are you responsible for helping people work through conflict? \nDo you manage important conversations between clients\, employees\, team members\, volunteers\, or other people you work with? \nDo you want to improve your ability to facilitate conversations of consequence? \nDo you want to learn to mediate or enhance your conflict resolution skills? \nLearn how to support parties working through conflict or engaging in other important conversations in a different way. Our Understanding-Based model focuses on guiding parties to make knowing and informed choices together in a  respectful manner. Highlights of our basic training\, Working Creatively with Conflict\, include: \n\nPositive neutrality – how to support all parties to a conflict without taking sides\nEnhancing understanding and empathy through the Loop of Understanding\nDeveloping creative options that address differing needs and interests\nCreating the groundwork for the parties to make effective and lasting decisions together now and in the future\n\nWho Will Benefit From This Training? \nThis training is appropriate for mediators\, lawyers\, collaborative professionals\, business consultants\, executive coaches\, managers and supervisors\, human resources professionals\, ombuds-people\, non-profit staff\, and other people whose work will be enhanced by  increased skills in conflict resolution. \n“This program has changed me as an individual and will forever change the way I manage conflict\, personally and professionally.”  – Catherine Hannibal\, Attorney\, Mediation Works\, Brooklyn\, NY \nWhat is the Format of the Training? \nThe training combines presentations\, teacher demonstrations\, case simulations and discussions. Concise briefings introducing the model and tools of the Understanding Based Approach alternate with demonstrations and role-plays designed to immerse the participants in the process. Central to the learning are real to life simulations in which the participants work through mediations from beginning to end. The participants have a chance to apply the concepts and skills introduced in the briefings\, and to experience the emotional challenges faced by parties in dispute. Participants   describe these different modes of learning and their interplay as enjoyable as they are engaging and rewarding. \nIt is very gratifying to see how respectful and honoring this process is with the same or better results than other mediation processes.”  – Darci D’Ercole\, Deputy Director\, Leadership Development\, New York State School Boards Association\, Latham\, NY \nWho are the Trainers:  \nKatherine Miller and Gary Friedman  For more information\, see their bios here. \n       \n  \n  \n  \n“The program teaches more than just new skills.  It teaches a new way of thought and approach to conflict — inside and outside the court room.  I received a profound sense of renewal\, consideration and gratitude.”  – Adam Halper\, Attorney\, The Family Center\, New York\, NY \nWhat are the Logistics – When\, Where\, Cost? \nThe training begins on the afternoon of Wednesday\, November 29 at 2:00 pm through 9:00 pm.  On Thursday and Saturday\, the sessions run from 9am – 6 pm. On Friday\, the session runs 9 am – 9 pm (with ample breaks for meals and rest). The program ends on Sunday\, December 3 with a session from 9am – 12:30pm. \nThe training will be held at Bailey Farms\, in Ossining\, NY\, approximately 45 minutes driving time from NYC.  More information about Bailey Farms can be found on their website: www.baileyfarms.org \n \nAll participants will enjoy delicious meals catered by Taylored Menus from Wednesday dinner through to Sunday lunch. \nThe program training fee is $1\,350 plus a fee for the facility\, lodging\, and meals as follows: \nAt this time all reservations are full\, if you would like to be on a waiting list please email katie@understandinginconflict.org. \n\nPrivate room at Bailey Farms: $950\, for a total of $2\,300\nShared double room at Bailey Farms:  $750\, for a total of $2\,100\nCommuter for those not staying at Bailey Farms:  $550\, for a total of $1\,900\na 5-10% discount available for our members.   Click here for more information.\nA reduction in fee available based on economic need.\n\nYou may pay in full upon registration or a deposit of $500.00 will hold your place.  Payment in full is due 30 days prior to the program.  Registrations after September 10 must be paid in full at the time of registration unless other arrangements are made. \nPlease email us at katherinemiller@understandinginconflict.org for details or questions regarding logistics. \nPlease note our cancellation policy:  If you cancel 2 weeks or more prior to the program\, your deposit will be returned minus a $250.00 administration fee (which may be applied against a future program).  Less than 2 weeks (but more than one week) prior to the program\, we will retain 50% of the total cost of the program (half of which may be applied to against a future program). Please note that refunds are not made for cancellations within the last week prior to the program. \n“The program for me was life-changing.  It was the tipping point at which I realized this was my avocation not just a vocation!”  – Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton\, Attorney\, Hamilton Law & Mediation\, PLLC\, Armonk\, NY \nIs there Continuing Education Credit? \nCONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT AND NEW YORK COURTS CERTIFICATION (SECTION 146): \nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict\, as the Center for Mediation in Law\, has been certified as follows: \nIn New York\, as an Accredited Provider of Continuing Legal Education in the State of New York by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board. The Mediation Intensive Training will fulfill 40 NY MCLE credit hours (6.5 Ethics credits; 19.5 Professional Practice credits; and 14 Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Mediation Intensive Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \nThe Center program has been approved under Part 146 by the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs. (Please note that final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is either approved or pending approval does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.) \n“Having had well over 100 hours of previous training\, I feared this program might cover too much familiar ground. Those fears vanished within the first 20 minutes and were replaced with the thrill of discovering a richer\, deeper mode of mediating.”   Steven M. Rabinowitz Mediator/Lawyer Pryor Cashman\, LLP\, NYC \nFor additional information\, please email us at KatherineMiller@understandinginconflict.org. \nSave \nSave \nSave
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/working-creatively-with-conflict-40-hour-basic-mediation-and-conflict-resolution-training/
LOCATION:Bailey Farms\, 23 Barnes Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:East Coast Events,Live Training
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SUMMARY:Fall 2017 Support & Development
DESCRIPTION:This Advanced Training Series will bring together a relatively small group of people who have completed the Center’s basic training and who are working to integrate this perspective into their ongoing professional practices in Mediation and/or Collaborative Law.  The small group size will allow for highly interactive learning. \nThe focus will be on how we can work effectively with the subjective inner dynamic that underlies\, and often fuels\, conflict at an objective level.  This subjective dimension includes emotions and attitudes as well as motivations and aspirations that the parties have about – themselves and each other\, their particular conflict\, and conflict itself and its resolution.  This inner dimension is also at work in the mediator\, and between the mediator and the parties. \nParticipants will learn to recognize how the subjective dimension beneath a conflict can keep the parties trapped (a “conflict trap”) and how understanding and working with that dimension can help free the parties\, and the mediator\, from the confines of these traps. Learning will take place through case presentation\, discussion\, lecture and role play.  Participants should be willing to 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 what issues are raised for the others in the group as well.  Understanding how to work with the underlying dimension of conflict will have resonance and value for the entire group. \nThe classes will be led by Katherine Miller and Jack Himmelstein and will be held from 6:30 — 9 PM on the following dates: \n\nThurs Nov 9\, 2017\nTues Nov 21\, 2017\nThurs Jan 11\, 2018\nTues Feb 13\, 2018\n\nCLE Credit:  2 NY MCLE credits per session \nCourse is non-transitional and not acceptable for newly admitted attorneys. \nFee: $400 for the series \nReduction in fee is available on the basis of economic hardship
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/fall-2017-support-development/
LOCATION:Berkman Bottger Newman & Rodd\, 521 Fifth Avenue\, 31st Fl\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:East Coast Events,Live Training
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SUMMARY:Mediation Refresher
DESCRIPTION:Have you taken a mediation training but feel you could use a refresher?  Do you sometimes wonder whether there is something you’ve forgotten that might be helpful in those difficult moments?  This two day program on two Thursdays in June (June 8 and 15) in Westchester County will work through the entire mediation from contracting to agreement in a small group setting with role play\, discussion and lecture.  We have only 6 spots remaining for this small group experience with Katherine Miller.  The cost is $495 for both days and lunch is included.  14 hours of CLE Credits are available.  The program runs from 9 – 5 on Thursday June 8 and on Thursday June 15 in New Rochelle\, NY.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/mediation-refresher/
LOCATION:Miller Law Group\, 271 North Ave.\, Suite 812\, New Rochelle\, NY\, 10801\, United States
CATEGORIES:East Coast Events,Live Training
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