Mediator Trainings
The Dispute Resolution Center offers mediator trainings once per year. Specifically we offer general civil and private practice trainings, advanced trainings, and workshops applicable to effective mediation.
40 hour General Civil Mediation Training
About
A mediator is a neutral third party who can help people in conflict find solutions and come to agreement. Mediators learn skills which can be used in personal relationships and professional situations. Participants will learn:
- Different kinds of conflict
- Getting past: “you’re wrong…I’m right”
- Effective listening and recognizing non-verbal communication
- Balancing power
- Using neutral language to express different points of view
- Cultural and gender issues in mediation
- Dealing with strong emotions
- Finding “win-win” solutions
- Writing agreements that work
- How to become a volunteer mediator
Registration
FEE: $995
When
TBD
Check back in July 2022 for upcoming dates.
Who
Educators, social service providers, health care workers, law enforcement professionals, managers, supervisors, real estate agents and community members - anyone who wants to learn about and use better conflict resolution skills in their professional and/or personal life.
Where
Online - Virtual on Zoom
This training has been approved by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office (SCAO)