The Introduction to Mediation course is a 30-hour+ course taught in two sections. The first 15 hours is Mediation Basics. The second 15 hours is Mediation Qualification. Participants who complete both sections will apprentice, if desired, with MV Mediation in order to become a qualified mediator in Massachusetts.
The course will be held on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm beginning April 3. There are six sessions (no session on April 17). All classes will be via zoom.
Section One: Mediation Basics 1. What is mediation?
2. How to set the stage.
3. Listening to the conflict story
4. Crafting mediation questions
5. Negotiation in mediation
6. Developing the final agreement
Cost is $250-$500 based on your ability to pay for MA residents. Non MA residents pay $500.
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The course will be held on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm beginning May 22 . There are six sessions. All classes will be via zoom.
Section Two: Mediation Qualification in Massachusetts
1. Mitigating impasse
2. Biases and diversity in mediation
3. Mediation and neuroscience
4. Power imbalances
5. Handling emotions in mediation
6. Ethical dilemmas in mediation
Cost is $250-$500 based on your ability to pay for MA residents. Non MA residents pay $500.
Scholarships are available, please send email to education@mvmediation.org for more information
