Become a Mediator
Comprehensive Training
Learn the mediation process, get an introduction to the Colorado court system, discuss approaches to problem solving, study interest-based negotiation, and learn about professional standards of conduct for mediators. This class is designed for:
• People in career transition who want to find employment in conflict resolution.
• Managers and human resource professionals who want to improve their conflict management skills.
• Attorneys who want to develop new skills in collaborative problem solving.
• Therapists and counselors who want to supplement their practices.
• Religious leaders who want to develop skills necessary to resolve internal conflicts.
• Educators who want to develop problem-solving skills to use with students, parents, and other educators.
This workshop meets the basic training guidelines recommended by the Colorado Council of Mediators and Mediation Organizations; students who successfully complete it will be granted a certificate of training completion.
Seminar I: Introduction to conflict and its sources, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and mediation.
Seminar II: Introduction to the facilitative mediation process and the mediator’s role; begin role-playing.
Seminar III: Introduction to communication and facilitation skills in mediation, co-mediation and caucus.
Seminar IV: Discussion of mediation and negotiations, managing intense emotions, breaking impasse; continue role-playing.
Seminar V: Discussion of mediator ethics, the Colorado judicial system and mediation as a career.
Jo-Marie Lisa is a professional mediator and teaches mediation for the University of Denver, University College and Regis University. This five-week course includes a student manual. Note: CLE credits are available for attorneys.
$911 Non-Member
$895 Member
$50 materials fee payable with registration
CENTRAL DENVER: Colfax & York
3356AQ: Five Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Begins 4/19
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