"Useful skills that absolutely everyone can use." - Training Participant
Upcoming Trainings & Events
COMMUNICATION AS TRANSFORMATION
May 14, 2012 - 6-8:30 pm
In Northampton
Pre-requisite: Basic Mediation Training
Has our work with communication--whether mediation, NVC or other interpersonal communication forms--changed the lives of our clients? Has it changed our own lives? How can we foster even greater growth for ourselves and for our clients through increased communication skill? This workshop has a duel focus--inward and outward--to our own lives and to the lives of our clients. The purpose is to promote what we might even dare to call transformation. Led by Susan Hackney. For more information or to register, 413-475-1505 or mediation@communityaction.us.
TOUGH MOMENTS IN MEDIATION
June 14, 2012 - 6-8:30 pm
In Northampton
Pre-requisite: Basic Mediation Training
A disputant stands up, heads for the door, and says, "We're getting nowhere, and I'm not wasting any more time here!" What do you do? Mediation requires clear thinking skills at all times. At moments, quick thinking is needed as well. This workshop gives mediators an opportunity to consider and practice possible mediator responses when the words or actions of a disputant jeopardize the mediation. Led by Betsy Williams. For more information or to register, 413-475-1505 or mediation@communityaction.us.
DEEPENING OUR PRACTICE
Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Northampton, MA
Pre-requisite - Basic Mediation Training
This one-day training is for both experienced and new mediators. It provides an opportunity for new mediators to move beyond the basics and for experienced mediators to expand their ability to recognize subtle connections in information presented and to make strategic choices which lead to powerful shifts. The day will be devoted to intensive hands-on practice interspersed with time for noticing, questions and feedback. Participants will be invited to help focus the content of the workshop through input requested beforehand. Led by Susan Hackney and Betsy Williams. This workshop offers 6 hours continuing education credit for SJC-qualified mediators. Fee is $125 ($100 for TMTC roster mediators). For more information or to register, contact Susan at mediation@communityaction.us or 413-475-1505.
BASIC MEDIATION TRAINING
September 29 and October 2, 13, 16 & 27, 2012
Three Saturdays 9-5 and Two Tuesdays 3:30-9
In Northampton
This five-session, 30-hour interactive training is for anyone who wishes to increase skill in helping others resolve conflict, whether through formal mediation or in other professional settings. Individual attention and coached practice sessions provide opportunities to integrate skills presented. Fee includes 74-page manual, certificate of completion, parking, refreshments and social work CEUs or attorney CLEs. Early registration fee, postmarked by September 14 and including a $l00 non-refundable deposit, is $595. After September l4, the fee is $625. For more information, mediation@communityaction.us or 413-475-1505. For a brochue, click here.
The Mediation & Training Collaborative
277 Main Street, Suite 401, Greenfield, MA 01301