Basic Mediation Training with Kim Reisch

This 35-hour training introduces participants to the theory, principles, and practice of mediation in the Transformative Mediation framework to prepare to mediate community disputes as a volunteer with the Center for Dispute Settlement.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Explore their values, biases, and experiences with conflict.
• Understand the core values of mediation and standards of practice for community dispute resolution centers, like the Center for Dispute Settlement.
• Understand and practice the core activities of a mediator practicing with a transformative mediation orientation.
• Develop the ability to engage in a reflective practice of mediator self-assessment and continued learning.

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Registration fee is $800 for the general public. For registrants accepted as volunteers by the Center prior to the training, the fee is $200. Scholarships for volunteers are available.
Registration Deadline is November 14, 2022
Space is limited!
Coffee, tea, morning muffins, lunch and afternoon snacks will be provided.
Overnight accommodations at the Retreat House are available please contact Kim Reisch (kreisch@cdsadr.org) for more information.