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• Basic Mediation Training/North Shore Community Mediation Center

  • Start
    15 May 2013
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  • End
    24 May 2013
  • Location
    Salem State University 11 Harrison Road, Salem, MA 01970

  This 34-Hour Basic Mediation Training provides in-depth coverage of the mediation process and the principles of conflict management through presentations, exercises, discussions and role-plays. The training complies with the MA Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) Uniform Rules in Dispute Resolution and meets the requirements of Mass General Laws, Chapter 233, section 23C to establish mediator confidentiality. 

  
  

  Suggested participants include managers, human resource and other business professionals, social workers, health service providers, mental health professionals, attorneys, paralegals, court employees, educators, college students, community leaders, retirees, or anyone interested in learning to constructively deal with the inevitable conflicts that arise in their personal and professional lives. 

  
  

  Training schedule:

  Wednesday 5/15    5:00pm-9:30pm

  Thursday    5/16    5:00pm-9:30pm

  Saturday     5/18    8:00am-5:00pm

  Monday       5/20   5:00pm-9:30pm

  Wednesday 5/22   5:00pm-9:30pm

  Friday          5/24   8:00am-5:00pm

  
  

  Location:

  Salem State University

  Harrison Building, South Campus

  11 Harrison Road

  Salem, MA 01970

  
  

  Cost:

  Register before May 1: $595

  Register after May 1: $650

  
  

  For more information, please visit nsmediation.org/BMT. The NSCMC office can also be contacted at 978-232-1212 or info@nsmediation.org. 

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• Basic Mediation Training/Mediation Services of North Central MA

  • Start
    21 May 2013
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  • End
    29 May 2013
  • Location
    9 Leominster Connector, Leominster, MA 01453

  Basic Mediation Training/Mediation Services of North Central MA
  
  Mediation Services of North Central MA, Inc. is a offering its 36-hour basic mediation training. This program consists of a mix of skill building exercises, practice role plays and interactive presentations. Each component is designed to provide opportunities to learn and practice the skills necessary to mediate.
  
  Mediation Training Schedule:
  Start date: Tuesday May 21, 9:00 – 4:30pm
  Wednesday May 22, 9:00 – 4:30pm
  Thursday May 23, 9:00 – 4:30pm
  Tuesday May 28, 9:00 – 4:30pm
  End date: Wednesday May 29, 9:00 – 4:30 pm
  
  Location: Fidelity Bank Community Room
  9 Leominster Connector
  Leominster MA, 01453
  
  Cost: With a commitment of ½ day per month for 1 year - $100. Without commitment - $550.
  
  For additional information: info@mediationncm.org or call 978-466-9595.

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• Family and Divorce Mediation Training Course/Roger Williams University

  • Start
    01 Jun 2013
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    22 Jun 2013
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI

  Roger Williams University School of Law

  
  

  This forty hour skills development training course is intended to provide law students, lawyers, counselors and others with an understanding of the contexts in which family conflict arises, the various legal and practical issues in play when families disintegrate, and with in-depth training in the skills that a mediator might employ to help the divorcing parties resolve their differences. The training course exposes the participant to relevant factors and normative approaches used by courts in dividing property, determining child support, custody, visitation, and spousal support among other issues, while recognizing that parties in mediation are empowered to reach their own agreements with the aid of the mediator. Role playing exercises are used to integrate theory with practice.
  
  

  Participants successfully completing this training course are issued Certificates of Completion of Family & Divorce Mediation Training. Rhode Island Attorneys successfully completing the training are also eligible for 20 hours of MCLE credit including 2 hours of ethics credit.
  

  
  

  This training course will have an enrollment limited to no more than sixteen law students and eight non-law student participants for a total of no more than twenty-four. The cost of this training course for non-law students is $1,000. A deposit of $250 to hold a place in the class must be paid upon acceptance into the course with the balance due by May 17, 2013. The deposit will be refundable only up to May1, 2013.
  
  

  Please contact Professor Bruce I. Kogan at 401-254-4699 or bkogan@rwu.edu for more information.
  
  

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• The Power of Dialogue: Constructive Conversations on Divisive Issues/Public Conversations

  • Start
    06 Jun 2013
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    8:30 AM
  • End
    08 Jun 2013
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    5:30 PM
  • Location
    51 Kondazian Street, Watertown, MA 02472

  The Power of Dialogue: Constructive Conversations on Divisive Issues

  
  

  Our signature workshop offers a deep exploration of Reflective Structured Dialogue, an intentional communication process marked by its unique capacity to reduce threat and foster mutual understanding across lines of deep difference. Through immersion in an intensive case simulation, participants will learn about the dynamics of polarization and conflict, and explore modes of communication that increase understanding, re-humanize opponents and shift relationships. Develop your dialogue design and facilitation skills with The Power of Dialogue.

  
  

  Fee: $450, Bring-a-friend discount: $360 each

  
  

  Learn more: http://www.publicconversations.org/workshops/power-dialogue

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• Conflict Management Coaching Training/The Mediation & Training Collaborative

  • Start
    07 Jun 2013
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  • End
    10 Jun 2013
  • Location
    Northampton, MA

  Conflict Management Coaching Training
  In Northampton, MA
  June 7, 8, 9 & 10, 2013
  
  8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
  Mediation Training is NOT a pre-requisite
  
  Co-sponsored by The Mediation & Training Collaborative and the (Berkshire) Communication Collaboratives and presented by Janie Neff, a certified trainer with CINERGY Coaching. This training is of interest to anyone who works one-on-one with individuals in conflict--mediators, ombudspeople, HR professionals, managers, attorneys, etc.
  
  This experiential training will present the theory, principles and methodology of CINERGY Coaching. Cinnie Noble, founder of CINERGY Coaching, is the author of numerous articles and the book CONFLICT MANAGEMENT COACHING.
  
  Early registration fee (postmarked by May 7 and with full payment) is $575. After May 7, the fee is $625.

  
  For more information or registration form, 413-475-1505, mediation@communityaction.us or www.communityaction.us/upcoming-trainings-events.html.
  

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• Workshop on Landlord Tenant Issues/Community Dispute Settlement Center

  • When
    07 Jun 2013
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    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    60 Gore Street, Cambridge, MA 02141

  This advanced training workshop will focus on preparing mediators with tools and tips to help provide effective mediation services to landlords and tenants in court. Participants will receive a grounding in landlord/tenant law and procedure, learn how to write agreements the court will accept, be introduced to common terms mediators need to be aware of, and leave more prepared to handle challenging situations and ethical dilemmas that can arise in these cases. This workshop promises to be informative and fun. Participants will receive handouts including materials to help them serve landlords and tenants better through mediation.
  
  Josh Hoch is a mediator, instructor, mentor, and is the Director of Mediation & Arbitration Services at MWI. A mediator since 1996, Josh has mediated over 600 cases and has served as a mentor to over 100 mediators. From 1999 – 2001, Josh was an active volunteer mediator with CDSC in the Waltham District Court. Part of his work today includes preparing mediators to mediate summary process (landlord/tenant) cases in Municipal and District Courts.

  
  

  $75 for individuals
  
  $55 for pro bonor mediators affiliated with other Community Mediation Programs. To receive the discounted rate, you will need to register online and select the "Pay Offline" option. You may send payment to CDSC or call 617-876-5376 with credit card info.
  
  $25 for CDSC Mediators interested/available to sign up for court-based landlord/tenant cases. To receive the discounted rate, you will need to register online and select the "Pay Offline" option. You may send payment to CDSC or call 617-876-5376 with credit card information.
  
  Limited to 20 participants
  

  
  

  Click here to register now!

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• Dealing with Difficult Negotiation Behaviors & Tactics/MWI

  • When
    12 Jun 2013
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  • Location
    The Union Club, 8 Park Street, Boston, MA 02108

  Building off of the foundational skills and frameworks introduced in MWI's Negotiation Skills Workshop, MWI's Dealing with Difficult Behaviors & Tactics course will offer helpful advice, tools and additional frameworks designed to address the most difficult negotiators, complex scenarios and challenging tactics. Many negotiators believe it is better to be "difficult" in a negotiation, utilizing manipulative tactics, throwing the other side off balance in order to "win" the negotiation. Rather than responding in kind and degenerating the negotiation, often to all parties' detriment, it is important to engage and to educate the other side on the benefits of collaboration, bringing them on board with a more productive approach that is proven to better meet the needs of all parties over the long-term. Location: MWI's Offices in Faneuil Hall, Boston. For more information please visit www.mwi.org/negotiation-advanced or contact Chuck Doran at 800-348-4888 x22 or cdoran@mwi.org.

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• SPONSORS and EXHIBITORS for NE-ACR's regional conference

  • Start
    14 Jun 2013
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    8:30 AM
  • End
    15 Jun 2013
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Sturbridge Conference Center, Sturbridge, MA

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  The New England chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution welcomes sponsors for its June 14-15, 2013, regional conference in Sturbridge, Massachusetts.

  Gold sponsors donate $300 (tax-deductible) to NE-ACR. In return, the company’s, organization’s, or individual’s logo, name, and brief description of services will be included in conference material, signage, brochures, and flyers. Gold sponsors can place their material on one table near registration or have their own table in the exhibitor area at no charge. Deadline for information to be included in material: 5pm May 17, 2013.

  Silver sponsors donate $200 (tax-deductible) to NE-ACR. In return, these sponsors’ logos and names will be included in brochures and flyers, conference signage, and participant material. Deadline to be included in material: 5pm May 17, 2013.

  Bronze sponsors donate $100 (tax-deductible) to NE-ACR. These sponsors’ names will be included in brochures, flyers, and participant material. Deadline: 5pm May 17, 2013.

  Friends agree to forward all emails and publicity about the conference to members, volunteers, and others on their email lists. Friends will be listed in participant material.

  Exhibitors

  Full table for display Friday, June 14:  $200 (includes lunch for two)

  Half-table for display Friday, June 14: $120 (includes lunch for one)

  YOUR SUPPORT will help NE-ACR and share your message with up to 200 conflict resolution practitioners from all over New England.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• NE-ACR's regional conference

  • Start
    14 Jun 2013
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    8:30 AM
  • End
    15 Jun 2013
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    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Sturbridge Conference Center Sturbridge MA

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  The New England chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution proudly presents its regional conference at Sturbridge Conference Center in Sturbridge, MA

  
  

  Friday, June 14, will offer a full day of workshops for practitioners and scholars who are experienced, new to the field, and anywhere in between.

  
  

  Saturday, June 15, will feature a master class with Dan Rainey, chief of staff of the National Mediation Board, on how to integrate new technology into your practice.

  
  

  PLEASE JOIN US TO LEARN AND CATCH UP WITH COLLEAGUES FROM ALL OVER NEW ENGLAND

  
  

  to see a list of workshops, click here

  
  

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• Eviction Advanced Mediation Training/MWI

  • When
    14 Jun 2013
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    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    4 Faneuil Hall, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02109

  MWI’s Housing and Eviction Program is an advanced mediation training designed for mediators interested in helping tenants and landlords resolve housing and eviction disputes. This training will focus on the special considerations mediators face when mediating eviction cases including; homelessness and the challenge of property ownership; landlord-tenant relationships; protecting the rights of both parties and working with the law, agreement writing and mediating eviction cases in District & Municipal Courts. Held at MWI’s Offices in Faneuil Hall, Boston. For more info visit www.mwi.org/eviction-mediation-training or contact Josh Hoch at 800-348-4888 x23 or jhoch@mwi.org.

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• Train the Trainer Institute/MWI

  • Start
    27 Jun 2013
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    8:30 AM
  • End
    28 Jun 2013
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    4 Faneuil Hall, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02109

  MWI's Train the Trainer Institute is a two-day advanced seminar designed to prepare experienced mediators to become effective mediation trainers and role-play coaches. Topics to include: How to define and meet the needs of participants; The logistics of putting on a successful training; Delegating pre and post training responsibilities within the training team; All aspects of delivering a mediation training including, presenting concepts with impact; Selecting and using different delivery media; Facilitating skill-building exercises; Fostering group participation and self-reflection; Coaching role-plays and providing feedback to trainees; Dealing with difficult participants; Designing effective feedback and evaluation methodologies; Delivering feedback to participants during and after the program; incorporating lessons learned into future programs; and more. Location: MWI's Offices in Faneuil Hall, Boston. For more info visit www.mwi.org/train-the-trainer or contact Chuck Doran at 800-348-4888 x22 or cdoran@mwi.org.

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• 40-Hour Mediation Training Program/MWI

  • Start
    10 Jul 2013
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  • End
    28 Jul 2013
  • Location
    Boston Bar Association, 16 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108

  MWI’s 40-hour mediation training program is designed to prepare participants to effectively facilitate the mediation process. The program explores all aspects of the mediation process through the use of interactive lectures, demonstrations, exercises, supervised role-plays and group discussions. MWI's Mediation Trainings meet the training requirement outlined in the Massachusetts Confidentiality Statute (MGL ch233 sec 23C -www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/233-23c.htm) and Rule 8(c)(i) of the MA Supreme Judicial Court’s Uniform Rules on Dispute Resolution. CEUs are available for Licensed Social Workers (NASW for LICSWs), Mental Health Counselors (with MMCEP for LMHCs), and Human Resource Professionals (PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute). Held on weekends and weeknights at the Boston Bar Association in Boston. For more info visit www.mwi.org/40hrcourse or contact Chuck Doran at 800-348-4888 x22 or cdoran@mwi.org.

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