On-Going Trainings:

(specific dates to be determined)

      Advanced Mediation Skills, Enhancing Mediator Interventions

       Bernie Behrend, JD -  Lead Trainer

       6 Hours, CLE

       9:00AM - 4:30 PM

                               Registration:  8:30AM - 9:00 AM, coffee & bagels

TUITION: $219, lunch included
$100 deposit. Seating limited to 20 participants

Discount: 15 % for MCWP (Mediation Council of Western PA) Members
Cancellation Policy: Deposits are fully refundable, once notice is received 7 days prior to training. $50 Admin fee wili apply thereafter.

Testimonials

What People have said :

• Very thorough & thought provoking
• Bernie provides across-the-spectrum expertise
• Discussing & interacting with real-life situations was most helpful.
• I think it will enable me to be a better (client) advocate during mediation

Who Can Benefit:

Advanced Mediation Skills Training is designed for practitioners who:

• Want to build on their ability to move productively with individuals in conflict
• Have interest in an experienced-based workshop environment with other professionals as third-party neutrals.
  
• Are required to complete additional skills training in mediation for 

       CLE or similar professional credits.

Topics:

• Effective interventions: what, when and why.
• Harnessing the power of the parties.
• Handling emotions in a rational process.
• Dealing with disruptions.
• The myths of impasse & compromise

6 hours of Advanced General Mediation Skills training. This interactive course builds on basic mediation skills training & in-the field experience. The Seminar introduces new perspectives on your choices. Opportunities to practice & develop with exceptional coaching. This training will address: impasse, ethical dilemmas, as well as the dynamics of multiple parties and control-oriented personalities.

Bernie Berhend’s unique 5 Keys to Effective Conflict Resolution will increase your clarity as you assist parties to reach their goals. Coaching by experienced practitioners.

Here’s what you’ll learn….

• To link mediation with achieving participants’ goals
• To manage emotions in a rational process
• To explore appropriate conflict strategy
• To enhance information gathering
• To objectify ethical dilemmas
  
  

Course Purpose:

To provide mediation professionals with a practice-oriented curriculum:

• Targeted at addressing impasse, & ethical dilemmas.
• Building on existing competence in conflict.
• Refreshing Bernie Behrend’s unique 5 Keys to Effective Conflict Resolution.
  
  

LOCATION:

Courses will take place on the 3rd floor of
134 So. Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Professional Credits: Pennsylvania CLE Approved, (6 hours substantive) International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, applied for. If requested, other certifications will be applied for.