Training Sessions

Training ID:282

Custody Mediation

Description

This virtual one-day workshop is intended for trained mediators who would like to mediate custody matters in Philadelphia, outside of court. Participants will learn the basics of Pennsylvania child custody and child support law, as well as the laws that apply to mediating child custody in Pennsylvania; domestic violence considerations; the stages of custody mediation; drafting a mediated custody agreement; and the difference between a mediated custody agreement and a court order. The training consists of a training manual; power point presentations; and some interactive exercises (using the chat format on the virtual platform). This workshop is presented in partnership with the Philadelphia Bar Association. Attendees will receive a link immediately before the program. CLE credit is administered and provided by the Philadelphia Bar Association.

Dates/Times:

Tuesday, June 29, 2021 9 am - 5 pm

Total Hours: 7

Sponsor: Good Shepherd Mediation Program

Website: www.phillymediators.org/workshops-events/custody-mediation-training-workshop/

Trainers: Sue Wasserkrug

Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Cost & Credits

Before June 29th - $200
Cost with CLEs: $250 - 7 sub.
Cost with CECs: $250 -

* Members of the PA Council of Mediators receive a 10% discount, not to exceed $50, on this training. Please contact the trainer directly to obtain the discount. *

Contact

Name: Sue Wasserkrug
Email: Email Contact
Phone: 215-843-7680

Training ID:288

40-Hour Basic Divorce Mediation Training

Description

This workshop is designed to provide both hands-on training and a clear framework to help you work with divorcing families. Past participants tell us that this is some of the best professional training they have ever received. Our workshop uses an interactive format with role play, videotapes of mediations, demonstrations, lectures, discussions, simulations, and even music and poetry. Our 400-page manual covers all the basic content areas of divorce mediation, including property division, support and parenting arrangements. A distinctive feature of this training is extensive use of videotapes for instruction, including tapes of actual mediations. We will also provide you with the forms we use with clients. The workshop includes a minimum of six mediation role-plays so that each participant can practice and develop his/her skills.

Dates/Times:

Friday, July 16, 2021 6:00 - 9:30 pm
Saturday, July 17, 2021 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, July 18, 2021 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, July 24, 2021 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, July 25, 2021 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, July 31, 2021 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Total Hours: 40

Sponsor: Mediation Mattters

Website: www.Mediationmatters.com

Trainers: Louis Neal, Jr., Carl D. Schneider, Ph.D., & Audrey M. Yowell, Ph.D..

Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Cost & Credits

Before June 16th - $1,425
Cost with CLEs: $1,425 - 39 sub, 1 ethics

After June 16th - $1.485 Cost with CLEs: $1,485

* Members of the PA Council of Mediators receive a 10% discount, not to exceed $50, on this training. Please contact the trainer directly to obtain the discount. *

Contact

Name: Carl D. Schneider, Ph.D., Director
Email: Email Contact
Phone: 301-581-0330

Training ID:278

Basic Mediation Training

Description

This 3-day workshop will train you to become a mediator using the facilitative style of mediation. This workshop will teach you facilitation skills and techniques to enhance communication, conflict resolution, information gathering, perspective-taking, problem-solving, interest-based negotiating, and agreement writing. Some of the topics covered include: confidentiality, mediator neutrality, active listening, the mediation process, and the legal and ethical considerations involved in mediating disputes. The training format includes mini-lecture, video, individual, small, and large group exercises, and coached role-playing. You must attend all 3 days to receive a Certificate of Completion. NOTE: Registration is not yet open. When it is, it will close at noon on Thursday, July 15th.

Dates/Times:

Monday, July 19, 2021 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Total Hours: 16.5

Sponsor: Good Shepherd Mediation Program

Website: www.phillymediators.org/workshops-events/basic-mediation-training-workshop/

Trainers: Sue Wasserkrug, Esq.

Location: Virtual (Zoom) Participants will receive a link immediately before the event.

Cost & Credits

Before July 15th - $500
Cost with CLEs: $550 - 14.5 sub + 2 ethics
Cost with CECs: $550 - 16.5

* Members of the PA Council of Mediators receive a 10% discount, not to exceed $50, on this training. Please contact the trainer directly to obtain the discount. *

Contact

Name: Sue Wasserkrug
Email: Email Contact
Phone: 215-843-7680

Training ID:287

40-Hour Basic Mediation Training

Description

This workshop provides both hands-on training and a clear framework to enable participants to work effectively with parties involved in disputes. It is for anyone - attorneys, managers, human service professionals, educators, religious leaders, private practitioners and persons in organizations who want to incorporate mediation in their professional skills. This is a highly interactive workshop, using a wide range of formats including video, demonstrations, lectures, discussions, simulations, story and music. The workshop, with a 400-page Manual, covers the basic content areas of mediation. The training presents a six-stage model of the mediation process and focuses on the skills involved in becoming an effective mediator.

Dates/Times:

Friday, August 6, 2021 6:00 - 9:30 pm
Saturday, August 7, 2021 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, August 8, 2021 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, August 14, 2021 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, August 15, 2021 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, August 21, 2021 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Total Hours: 40

Sponsor: Mediation Mattters

Website: www.Mediationmatters.com

Trainers: Louis Neal, Jr., Carl D. Schneider, Ph.D., & Audrey M. Yowell, Ph.D., M.S.S.S.

Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Cost & Credits

Before July 6th - $1,425
Cost with CLEs: $1,425 - 38 sub, 2 ethics

* Members of the PA Council of Mediators receive a 10% discount, not to exceed $50, on this training. Please contact the trainer directly to obtain the discount. *

Contact

Name: Carl D. Schneider, Ph.D., Director
Email: Email Contact
Phone: 301-581-0330

Training ID:283

Conflict Resolution for Elder Issues

Description

DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED.

Dates/Times:

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Total Hours:

Sponsor: Good Shepherd Mediation Program

Website: www.phillymediators.org/

Trainers:

Location:

Cost & Credits

Contact

Name: Sue Wasserkrug
Email: Email Contact
Phone: 215-843-7680