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. Leading 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 2010-- Dates to be announced.
Class size is limited- Sign up now.
Group rates available; Training can be specially scheduled at a chosen location by group request.
Continental Breakfast, Snacks and Beverages provided onsite. Lunch is provided onsite Saturday. 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
Lynn E. MacBeth, J.D.
Trainer
Mediating Divorce and Family Conflicts
A 40-hour Basic Course in
Family Mediation
Approved by the Assn. for Conflict Resolution
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COURSE OUTLINE AND SCHEDULE
Class is from 9 am to 6 pm. Lunch is from Noon to 1 pm.
DAY ONE
1. Introduction to Mediation Training
2. Introduction to Mediation Practice
-Overview of Mediation History, Styles,
-Leading Commentators and Authorities
www.mediate.com/articles/schepardA1
3. Concept of Neutrality, Mediator/Client Boundary
Mediator’s Rights, Client’s Rights
Mediation Practice: Accrediting Organizations,
Uses of Mediation
The Style Continuum® EXERCISE
4. -Introduction to Family Mediation.
-Social issues
-Changing Families and Effects of Divorce and Separation on Children and Adults-Restructuring of Family After Divorce/Separation and Divorce
-Psychosocial issues
-Child Development and Effects of Divorce
Upon Children at Various Stages
-Ameliorating Effects of Mediation Compared
With Litigation and
-Other Strategies for Stabilizing Families
-Family Systems Theory
-Legal History of the Family
1. Family Law
Overview of Economic Issues
Paystub/Income Analysis
Guidelines
ED
Alimony
Pre-Nups
Hand out Sample “Problem”
2. Mediation Procedures:
-Memorandum of Understanding- Hand out Sample Memorandum
-Agreement to Mediate
-Structure of Session
-Pennsylvania Rules and Legislation
3. The Art of Mediation
How do we change someone’s perception?
Reflection and Summarization
Empowerment and Recognition
Reframing EXERCISE
4. Mediation Ethics Quiz
Reading: ACR Family Section: http://www.mediate.com/acrfamily/pg7.cfm
ABA: http://www.abanet.org/dispute/documents/model_standards_conduct_april2006.pdf
Uniform Mediation Act: http://www.pon.harvard.edu/guests/uma/
5. Family Issues
DAY THREE
1. Developing and Marketing a Mediation Practice
Mediator Professional Development
2. Conflict and Power
“Sometimes becoming a mediator means changing the way you think about conflict.”
Managing Conflict
3. Impact of Domestic Violence
-Issues and Theories about Mediation - Reading: www.mediate.com/articles/rimelspach.cfm
where DV present
-Screening Tools
-Screening Role Play
-How to End a Mediation
With Safety Concerns
4. Special Issues in Custody Cases
Parental Alienation
5. Custody Schedules
Developmental Stages of Children
CHECKLIST
6. Role Plays
DAY FOUR
1. High Conflict/High Emotion Cases
-Mediator Interventions
-Managing High Conflict
-Understanding and Managing Client Emotional 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
Reflective Practice Exercise
2. High Conflict Mediation Role Play
3. MEDIATOR SKILLS AND TOOLS
Mediator Responses to Conflict
DAY FIVE
1. Mediating With Narcissists and Borderlines
2. Communication processes. Recognizing
Faulty Communication. Techniques for
Facilitating Effective Communication
Gestalt Theory
The Role of Ego in Conflict
3. Role Plays
4. Student Reports on Skills Articles
5. Role Plays
Answer to Problem
6. Questions and Answers, Discussion
Evaluations, Certificates
All materials are provided on the first day of the course. Recommended readings and possible assigned readings are listed below:
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.
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.
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.
