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.
This is a state court administrative office (SCAO) approved training.
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
This training is full and registration is closed at this time.
Cost: $665 per person
If you are interested in being on our waitlist, please contact Kevin Werner: wernerk@thedrcmi.org
*Limited full and partial scholarships are available.
When & Where
Weekend 1: VIRTUAL ON ZOOM
- Friday 10/25 - Sunday 10/27, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Weekend 2: IN-PERSON @ Wasthenaw Community College Business Building
- Friday 11/8 - Sunday 11/10, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
YOU MUST ATTEND ALL SESSIONS TO RECEIVE YOUR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION.
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.
This training has been approved by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office (SCAO)