40 Hour Basic

This intensive one week institute fulfills the 20 hour basic mediation skills and 2 observation requirements for the Virginia General District Court (GDC) and Circuit Court Civil (CCC) certifications. It is also recognized and fulfills the 40 hour basic mediation skills for certification in the state of Maryland. 

Note: Additional requirements must be completed in order to become certified. Workshops may also be taken individually.

Included Workshops: Mediation Skills & Process and Mediation Practicum: Federal & Commercial Role-play

Dates: February 13-17, November 7-9 & November 15-16

Institute Price: $1,290

Elder Mediation Institute

Elder mediation is growing in popularity as an effective way for families and older relatives to address aging issues. Recent attention by the national news media has raised awareness of mediation as an alternative for navigating difficult decisions about independence, living arrangements, health care, financial and legal matters. Participants  will tackle tough challenges frequently associated with elder mediation: ethical considerations, multi-party and in-person intake capacity and accomodation, how to handle a dominant party, emotional intensity, power imbalances, and long-standing relationship issues. 

Included Workshops: Elder Mediation in Today's World, Advanced Elder Mediation: Intensive Skills Practice, Cultural Issues in Mediation

Dates: May 14-18

Institute Price: $1,150

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