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Lynn E. MacBeth and Associates, P.C. Lynn MacBeth
Thinking of Becoming a Mediator?
ACR Approved Basic Mediation Training
Lynn MacBeth is a provider of basic mediation training approved by the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) Family Section in Washington DC, the international accrediting organization for training recognized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court (Pa. R.C.P. 1940.4) and most formal mediation programs requiring accredited training.
Approved by PaCLE Board for 34 substantive and 2 ethics
Lynn MacBeth has trained numerous attorneys, psychologists, social workers, law students, and financial professionals in the art of Mediation. This course offers cutting edge theory and skill demonstration by a leading mediator who has mediated over 3,000 cases. Any professional desiring to enhance his or her dispute resolution skills or who wants to become a mediator is encouraged to enroll. Although the course emphasizes family mediation, it is useful as a foundational mediation training and also addresses mediation of civil cases. Role plays and case studies are based on actual civil and family cases mediated by the instructor.
Sample Topics covered in basic course:
History and styles of mediation
How People Change in Mediation
Techniques, Skills in Transformative Mediation and other styles
Theory of Mediation
Role Plays and Mediation Demonstrations
Substantive Law (6 1/2 hours)
Starting and Marketing a Professional Mediation Practice
Client Intake
Drafting a Memorandum of Understanding
Screening
Conflict Management Theory and Skills
Effects of Conflict on Children and Adults
Conflict Styles
Training
Lynn MacBeth is an attorney and mediator and an Advanced Practitioner and provider of Mediation Training approved by the Association for Conflict Resolution in Washington, DC the leading international organization for mediators.
Curriculum
The five-day course covers the basic topics required for a solid foundation as a mediator. Students will learn about various theories and styles of mediation, current ethical concerns, and will become familiar with the public debate about mediation issues. Cutting edge theory of conflict, power, and family dynamics are introduced and applied to mediation practice in case examples, role play scenarios and demonstrations that will build practice skills and techniques. Simulations done before the entire class are unique to this training; students have the opportunity to watch the instructor mediate a case; to perform a role play (if they choose) before the class; and to be critiqued (if invited) by the instructor. Feedback from students about this teaching method has been overwhelmingly positive. Students will receive a Certificate of Attendance having completed the basic mediation requirements set by the Association for Conflict Resolution in Washington, DC, recognized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court as the training standard for court-appointed mediators. Mediation and communication skills for all types of mediation are included. The substantive areas of Divorce and Family mediation are covered, including: Divorce law, Support, Alimony, Property Distribution, Child Custody, Court Procedures, Communicating with Attorneys, Professional Ethics, and Marketing a Mediation Practice.
The next course offered is: January 26, 27, 28, 29 and 31st, 2009 (30th is day off).
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.
Class size is limited- Sign up now.
Next Training after the January 2009 Training will be in June 2009.
Group rates available; Training can be specially scheduled at a chosen location by group request.
Continental Breakfast, Snacks and Beverages provided onsite. TUITION: $1,250 payable by check, VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER or DINER's CLUB. (add $1.50 per credit hour for attorneys wishing to claim CLE credits up to 36 hours, approved by Pa. CLE Board) Tuition includes snacks, beverages, textbook, reading materials, certificate. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED! Refund/cancellation policy: Tuition must be paid in full two weeks before the first day of training. Refunds for cancellation by students for any reason are subject to a $150 cancellation fee. No refund after one week before the first day of training, in which case tuition is transferable to another course date. Although we do make accommodations and adjustments for students who must miss a portion of a day, if a student, for any reason, misses a full day, that day must be made up at the next available training before a Certificate will be issued. There are currently openings for the upcoming courses, enroll early as space will be limited!! If interested, Contact (e-MAIL) Lynn MacBeth at LynnMacBeth@yahoo.com or call 412-391-7659.
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS OR SCHEDULING CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT LYNN MacBETH IN ADVANCE: 412 391-7659
Individual Instruction and Consultation
As an ACR (Association for Conflict Resolution) Advanced Practitioner for the Family Section Lynn MacBeth offers individual and group consultations on Mediation Practice. (These consultations qualify as credit towards mediators seeking ACR accreditation). To inquire: phone 412-391-7659 ext. 1 or email:
Course Outline and Assigned Reading
COURSE OUTLINE AND SCHEDULE DAY ONE 9 am – 10 am 1. Introduction to Mediation Training -Introduce Students, Trainers, Goals of Training, Student Questions 10 am- 11am 2. Introduction to Mediation Practice -Overview of Mediation History, Styles, Accrediting Organizations, Information on ACR, Intro. to Standards of Practice, Uses of Mediation 11 am – 1:00 pm 3. -Mediation Procedures: Compulsory vs. Private Mediation Practice, Client Education, Memorandum of Understanding, Agreement to Mediate, Student Questions on Mediation Procedures 1:00 –2:00 pm 4. Introduction to Family Mediation -Issues for Changing Families -How Divorce Affects Children and Adults -Restructuring of the Family After Divorce Legal History of the Family, Custody Overview, Social, psychological issues, Legal issues in Custody 2:00 – 3:00 pm 5. Ethics Quiz 3:00 – 5:00 pm 6. Developing and Marketing a Mediation Practice Mediator Professional Development END OF DAY ONE DAY TWO 9:00 am – 10 am 1. Mediation Demonstration- using Reflection and Summarization 10 am- 12:00 pm 2. Impact of Domestic Violence on Mediation -Issues and theories about mediation where DV present -Screening tools: When and how to screen -Screening Role Play (see Appendix for example of screening tool) -How to End a Mediation Session With Safety Concerns NOON- 2:00 PM 3. Conflict and Power -The meaning of Conflict -The Role of Power in Conflict -How Can a Mediator Identify Power Issues? -How Does a Mediator Balance Power? -Helping Parties Collaborate and Share Power -Clarifying Parties’ Goals and Ability to Attain Them 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm 4. High Conflict/High Emotion Cases -Mediator Responses -Safety Issues and Precautions -Ways Mediator Can Assist Clients with Difficult Emotions -Modeling Respectful and Helpful Behaviors -Acknowledging Emotions -Establishing Boundaries -Enlisting Client Assistance/Cooperation -Mediation Rules -Caucus 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm 5. High Conflict Mediation Role Play END OF DAY TWO DAY THREE 9am – 11 am 1. Overview of legal issues in custody- How to approach legal issues as a Mediator 11am- NOON 2. Challenges in Custody Mediation Parental Alienation Syndrome and other “disorders” NOON- 2:00 p.m. 3. Overview of legal issues in support and divorce 2pm-5pm 4. Role Plays END OF DAY THREE DAY FOUR 9am-11am 1. MEDIATOR SKILLS AND TOOLS-advanced high conflict theory 11:00am-NOON 2. Ethics Quiz NOON-1:00pm 3. Mediating With Narcissists and Borderlines 1:00pm-3pm 4. MEDIATOR INTERVENTIONS 3pm-5pm 5. Role Plays END OF DAY FOUR DAY FIVE 9am-11am 1. Structuring a Divorce Mediation While Maintaining a “Transformative” Orientation 11:00 am-3pm 2. Role Plays 3pm-5pm 3. Student Questions Discussion Evaluations Certificates END OF DAY FIVE
Fisher, Roger, Ury, William, and Patton, Bruce, Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreements Without Giving In, Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1981.
Kelly, Joan, "Children's Living Arrangements Following Divorce and Separation," Family Process, 46:35-52, 2007.
Mathis, R.D., “Couples From Hell: Undifferentiated Spouses in Divorce Mediation,” Mediation Quarterly, Vol 16, No. 1, Fall 1998.
Pearson, J., “Mediating When Domestic Violence Is a Factor: Policies and Practices in Court-Based Divorce Mediation Programs,” Mediation Quarterly, Vol.14, No. 4, Summer 1997.
Retzinger, S., Scheff, T., “Emotion, Alienation, and Narratives: Resolving Intractable Conflict,” Mediation Quarterly, Vol. 18, No. 1, Fall 2000.
Shapiro, D.,“Negotiating Emotions,” Conflict Resolution Quarterly, Vol. 20, No. 1, Fall 2002.
Wilmot, Wm. W., Hocker, Joyce, Interpersonal Conflict, 6th ed., New York: McGraw-Hill, 2001. Mayer, Bernard S., The Dynamics of Conflict Resolution: A Practitioner’s Guide, San Francisc Jossey-Bass, 2000.
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