Mar 29 - 31, 2012

2.5-Day Training in Elder Mediation

Ann Arbor Mich.Dispute Resolution Center, 110 North Fourth Ave.

This training focuses on Adult Guardianship and Family Caregiver Mediation. Learn the differences between other types of mediation and elder mediation. In this training, we will focus on the mediator's responsibility toward inclusion of the older person's voice in the mediation and techniques for working in multiparty family mediations. At the conclusion of the training, you will be prepared to organize and perform elder mediations. Zena Zumeta and Susan Butterwick are the trainers for this class. The cost is $525. Discounted rate of $495 if registration is received prior to February 28, 2012. 16 MCLE credits and 4 Professionalism credits approved. There will be an additional $20 charge for credits. This training will not certify participants as a mediator, but is meant as an advanced training for those who have already taken basic mediation training, and an introduction to Elder Mediation for those who have not. Thursday, 1-5 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Contact: Mediation Training & Consultation Institute, info@learn2mediate.com, (800) 535-1155 or (734) 663-1155

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Jun 10 - 12, 2012

2.5-Day Training in Elder Mediation

Chicago IllCenter for Conflict Resolution, 11 E. Adams St., Suite 500

This training focuses on Adult Guardianship and Family Caregiver Mediation. Learn the differences between other types of mediation and elder mediation. In this training, we will focus on the mediator's responsibility toward inclusion of the older person's voice in the mediation and techniques for working in multiparty family mediations. At the conclusion of the training, you will be prepared to organize and perform elder mediations. Zena Zumeta and Susan Butterwick are the trainers for this class. The cost is $525. Discounted rate of $495 if registration is received prior to May 10, 2012. 16 MCLE credits and 4 Professionalism credits approved. There will be an additional $20 charge for credits. This training will not certify participants as a mediator, but is meant as an advanced training for those who have already taken basic mediation training, and an introduction to Elder Mediation for those who have not. Sunday 2-6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Contact: Mediation Training and Consultation Institute, info@learn2mediate.com, (800) 535-1155 or (734) 663-1155

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Jul 16, 2012

Advanced Mediator Training

Philadelphia Pa.5356 Chew Ave.

For experienced Family Mediators, this workshop complies with the Pennsylvania Court Rule 1940.5 continuing education requirement. The six-hour agenda includes:

Recognizing Power Imbalance and Need for Empowerment in Mediation: Power imbalances create significant challenges. They are difficult to detect and more difficult to address. This training/workshop will look at defining and recognizing power imbalance and lack of power; screening for non-domestic violence power imbalances; problems power imbalances cause; handling power imbalances and lack of power in mediation; the role of attorneys where there are power imbalances and use of collaborative professionals where there are power imbalances.

Working With Attorneys in Family Mediation: In the past, mediators have wanted to do their work with lawyers in the background. This has often resulted in lawyers distrusting mediation. This workshop will present a protocol for working with lawyers as part of a team and inviting them to be part of the main act. The goal is more appreciation of mediation by attorneys and more appreciation of attorneys by mediators.

Pennsylvania Domestic Relations Legal Update: Recent changes in family law will be presented and discussed.

Costs: $150 (no CLEs); $200 (includes 6 CLEs; 5 substantive and 1 ethics)

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Contact: Good Shepherd Mediation Program, (215) 843-5413

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