Calendar
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October 20-24Bloomington MN44-Hour Divorce Mediation Training Join Erickson Mediation Institute for our 2008, 44-hour divorce mediation training conference featuring lectures, interactive exercises, role-playing, along with question and answer periods each day.
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October 21-23Pittsburgh PAElder Mediaiton Training Mediation & Training Services of CVVC 5916 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 USA Phone: 412-482-3240 x 300 Email: edebenedetti@cvvc.org Website: www.cvvc.org |
October 22-November 8Wellesley MADivorce Mediation Training Program With the economy slowing, the need for divorce mediation services is increasing as people look for less expensive ways to divorce. Our intensive five-day divorce mediation training program equips you with the skills of a divorce mediator. Whether you are an attorney, therapist or other professional, we have designed our divorce mediation training for those who want to start a private divorce mediation practice, add divorce mediation to an already successful law practice, or learn mediation skills for career advancement.
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October 23-26Santa Barbara CALevel I - 30 hours
Professional Mediation Skills Training Level I Judith Rubenstein, a highly acclaimed mediator and trainer, will lead this dynamic and interactive training in the basic mediation skills with an emphasis on the facilitative skills of a mediator in a variety of settings including family, business, litigation, and workplace disputes. Participants will learn mediation step-by-step through a mix of theory, demonstration, video, and supervised practice. Each small group will be supervised by an experienced mediator/trainer. This training is appropriate for counselors, lawyers, administrators, managers, teachers, human resource directors and those wishing to improve their negotiation and mediation skills. Past participants have consistently given the training rave reviews for its overall effectiveness and the trainers' supportive and professional teaching style. "Can't remember when I've learned this much so quickly and had so much fun doing it." "I learned more in this training than in graduate school." "Best mediation training I've taken because of the supervision." MCLE and CEU's available.
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October 23-24Albany NYElecting Success: Dispute Resolution in a New Era NYSDRA's Annual Conference and Lawrence Cooke Peace Innovator Award Luncheon Honoring Maria R. Volpe, Ph. D. of John Jay College of Criminal Justice 9 Workshops to choose from with a focus on...
Developing Capacity: Expand and improve your business or organization New for 2008! NYSDRA Pilot Certification Track: If you've thought about joining NYSDRA's professional development process but haven't had the opportunity, this workshop track will jump start your application. Click on lik to view workshop description and event details. This event is in collaboration with the Unified Court System Office of ADR and Court Improvement Programs
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October 23-25Woodstock VTEast Coast Professional Skills Program Co-sponsored by Vermont Law School  For the second year Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine School of Law and Vermont Law School join together for an East Coast Professional Skills Program The program takes place at the beautiful Woodstock Inn in Woodstock, Vermont Participants choose one of the six workshops to attend. Faculty: Randy Lowry and Bruce Edwards Faculty: Peter Robinson and Eric Lindauer Faculty: Pauline Tesler and David Fink Faculty: Jeff Krivis, Tracy Allen and Eric Galton Faculty: Nina Meierding and Chip Rose Faculty: Alana Knaster and Phil Harter Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution Lori Rushford Pepperdine Law School 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90263 USA Phone: (312) 704-3133 Email: lori.rushford@pepperdine.edu Website: law.pepperdine.edu/straus/training_and_conferences/fallpsp2008/ |
October 24Nashua NHCulture, Creativity & Conflict: Thinking Inside and Outside the Box with Albie Davis This seminar is for anyone who wants to learn more about the powerful connection between culture and conflict, and how the very differences that spark conflict can also be used to spur creative outcomes. We’ll come at this yeasty topic from various perspectives-personal, experience, theory, research and then practice new approaches toward mining cultural conflict for its creative potential.
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October 25-29Eugene OR40-hour Mediating Divorce Agreement  A 40-hour ACR Approved Divorce Mediation Course Mediate.com CEO and former Academy of Family Mediators Executive Director James C. Melamed, J.D. Oregon Mediation Center, Inc. James Melamed PO Box 51119 Eugene, R 97405 USA Phone: 541 345 1456 Email: jmelamed@mediate.com Website: www.internetmediator.com/pg2.cfm |
October 29-30Atlanta GATrainer Certification in Managing Workplace Conflict 
Sponsored by: Mediation Training Institute International The foremost provider of training and certification in workplace mediation Visit www.mediationworks.com Learn to use, to coach, and to teach others the core competencies for the prevention and early resolution of costly workplace conflicts. ~ Use this cost-of-conflict calculator. ~ View video demo. ~ View PowerPoint demo. ~ Receive Guided Tour. More conference cities and dates. Track 1: Trainer Certification (Train-the-Trainer) Track 2: Certification for Managers Track 3: Certification for Professionals — including mediators, coaches, facilitators, OD consultants, court personnel, attorneys, labor leaders, teachers, ombuds, and others who deal with conflict in their occupations Substantial marketing support for external consultants. Approved for CEU's by SHRM, EAPA, nursing, and others. Mediation Training Institute International Karin Houck, Registrar 5700 West 79th Street (Metro Kansas City) Prairie Village, KS 66208 USA Phone: 913-338-1113, toll-free: 877-338-1113 Email: registrar@mediationworks.com Website: www.mediationworks.com/123/certify |
October 29Teleconference - Anywhere by phoneBuilding Organizational Capacity to Build Success - Teleconference Current tough economic conditions and political pressure are causing organizations and businesses to be creative in meeting their bottom line. Is it possible to maintain and even grow to meet your goals? Maximizing organizational and business capacity improves your bottom line and builds success. This workshop teaches you to get better outcomes from planning, communication strategies and effective decision-making. Increased organizational capacity lets you do more even with less. With these skills non-profit organizations can fulfill their mission and keep services flowing to clients. Private practices can meet annual productivity and financial goals.
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October 29-November 2Marin County CAMediation Intensive Training Program The Mediation Intensive Training provides both experienced mediators and those new to the field with the perspective and skills necessary to work within the Center’s model of mediation. Participants learn what it takes to shift from a stance of advocacy to one of mediation – for professionals and parties alike. The program is open to attorneys as well as other professionals working to integrate the principles of mediation into their practice.
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November 6-7Mill Valley CAAdvanced Mediation Training  A two day, limited enrollment advanced mediation training. This interactive training is designed for those who would like to improve their mediation skills. Mediation Offices of Steven Rosenberg Steven Rosenberg 775 East Blithedale Ave, #363 Mill Valley, CA 94941 USA Phone: (415) 383-5544 Email: steven@rosenbergmediation.com Website: www.rosenbergmediation.com |
November 7-8Portland OR22nd Annual Fall Conference - Riding the Crest of Change in the 21st Century  This statewide professional conference features: keynote speaker David Oliver Relin, author of Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace... One School At a Time; more than 25 workshops; professional networking and more. For further information go to: www.omediate.orgOregon Mediation Association Judy Brodkey PO Box 40041 Portland, OR 97240 USA Phone: 503-872-9775 Email: omediate@teleport.com Website: www.omediate.org/index.cfm |
November 7-8Malibu CA20th Annual SCMA Conference
Join us on November 7 and November 8 for the 20th Annual SCMA Conference. This year we will focus on the new frontier of the science of the mind. Participants will have a rare opportunity to advance their understanding about how the brain directs perception, behavior, emotion and decision making in negotiation settings. We are excited to present some of the leading authorities who have recently made headlines around the world for their discoveries about the brain's neuroplasticity, mindfulness, solution focusing and sensitivity to fairness. If your personal life or business life involves negotiations, persuasion, or changing minds, you can't afford to miss this rare opportunity! Register Today on the web at www.scmediation.org. To register, or for further information, please contact SCMA at (714) 258-8363 or scma@scmediation.org.
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December 2-4Berkeley CAFacilitating and Mediating Effective Environmental Agreements CONCUR, Inc., a leading practitioner in environmental dispute resolution, offers its annual course "FACILITATING AND MEDIATING EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS," December 2-4, 2008 in Berkeley, CA. Participants learn the tools and gain hands-on experience to act as an effective negotiator, facilitator, and mediator. This 3-day intensive course is intended for professionals working across the full range of environmental and natural resource issues in planning, policy development, or implementing site-specific projects. The interactive format includes short lectures, simulations, role-playing, discussions, and a class dinner. Tuition is $875 if enrolled by November 15th, $925 afterward. Group discounts and MCLE credit available. CONCUR, Inc. Amy LeBlanc 1832 SECOND ST BERKELEY, CA 94710 USA Phone: (510) 649-8008 Email: amy@concurinc.net Website: www.concurinc.com/coursetwo.html |
December 11Boston MAAdvanced Financial Issues for Divorce Mediators This seminar provides in-depth analysis and discussion of tax and financial planning issues in divorce mediation. This seminar will focus on specific financial issues for the advanced family mediator. Topics include: allocating support between alimony and child support; payment for education, real estate, securities, trusts and valuation of businesses. Join us to explore these topics with Michael Leshin.
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