Introduction to Mediation Course 

This course is for those who want to learn the process of mediation in order to provide mediation services through their workplace or organization. If your goal is to join the MV Mediation roster, handle court referred small claims, housing or civil cases, take on estate, divorce, family or juvenile cases; an apprenticeship and additional course work may be required. Once you have taken a course with us we guide you through the process, so sign up!

Sessions will be recorded. 

Meetings will be by Zoom video conferencing. Any in-person offerings will have Zoom option. 

Introduction to Mediation Course

Introduction to Mediation Basics 15 hours – 6 sessions
Wednesdays
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly 		4/3, 4/10, 4/24,
5/1, 5/8, 5/15 		$250 - $500
Session One
April 3, 2024 		What is mediation?
Session Two
April 10, 2024 		How to set the stage
Session Three
April 24, 2024 		Listening to the conflict story
Session Four
May 1, 2024 		Crafting mediation questions
Session Five
May 8, 2024 		Negotiation in mediation
Session Six
May 15, 2024 		Developing the final agreement

Many of the past participants have stated that the training to become a mediator has helped them in their work, family, and personal lives.  These skills have broad uses and the classes are fun and uplifting. Come ready to participate and interact.  All classes are by zoom.

If you want to become a Massachusetts qualified mediator these are the first 24 hours of 40 hours required training.

The fee for the course is on a Sliding scale —we do not turn anyone away for financial reasons.

Call or email for more information. 

Scholarships are available, please send email to info@mvmediation.org for more information.

Introduction to Mediation – Qualification Course

Focus on mediation complexity and dilemmas including court, diversity, impasse, and ethics. Participants complete the course by mediating a full role play mediation case and receive collaborative feedback and support toward achieving professional level mediation practice.

Materials Provided. Additional Suggested texts:

Beer, Packard & Broadfield – The Mediator’s Handbook

David Hoffman et al – Mediation: A Practice Guide

Introduction to Mediation –
Qualification Course

15 hours – 6 sessions

15 hours
6 sessions		 Wednesdays
5:30 PM - 8:00PM
2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly		 5/22, 5/29, 6/5,
6/12, 6/19, 6/26 		$250-$500
Session One
May 22, 2024		 Mitigating impasse
Session Two
May 29, 2024		 Biases and diversity in mediation
Session Three
June 5, 2024		 Mediation and neuroscience
Session Four
June 12, 2024		 Power imbalances
Session Five
June 19, 2024		 Handling emotions in mediation
Session Six
June 26, 2024 		Ethical dilemmas in mediation

Scholarships are available, please send email to info@mvmediation.org for more information.

  • $100-$300 for participation – sliding fee based on income and ability to pay. 
  • $50 for participation for those who have previously participated in the following MV Mediation courses: Conflict Resolution Essentials, Edgartown Library Conflict Resolvers, Workplace Conflict Cohort, Intro to Mediation, Conflict Coaching. 
  • Previously trained mediators are encouraged to participate at no charge. 
  • No charge for currently employed K-12 teachers. PDPs available. 
  • No charge for Youth Mediators. 
    • If cost is a problem, please register. MV Mediation will find a way to include you in this course. 
    Testimonials

    “I was terrified when I came into the court. It seemed like the end of the world. Thanks to my compassionate and understanding mediators, I was able to have a productive conversation with someone I considered an adversary. I couldn’t believe we were able to work it out without going in front of a judge. Thank you MVMP.”

    – Small Claims Client

    “I was really not looking forward to mediation. But it turned turned out to be relatively pleasant. I really enjoyed working with the two of you. I plan to recommend mediation to others.”

    – Divorce Client

    “You brought us all together. It was awesome. I am so relieved. All our people felt uplifted, more united and part of a team. In particular one Board member said she felt she was taken care of with kindness and wisdom. We all know each other much better, have defined our work together and are in such better shape than we were when we started. Thank you MVMP.”

    – Facilitation Client

    “If you have the chance to do Conflict Coaching, DO IT! It was eye opening for me. My coach was kind, insightful and such a great listener. Most importantly, I learned so much about myself and about how I handle conflict. I now have a good, solid conflict management plan for the future.”

    – Conflict Coaching Client

    “It was valuable to help me handle a current conflict in my workplace. Putting a positive spin on conflict was an eye-opener for me. It gives me a structure to address problems. We had a very serious conflict at work recently so this is very important and relevant to me right now.”

    – Workplace Conflict Management Services