Mediating Divorce Agreement

with Jim Melamed

Join Jim Melamed, CEO of Mediate.com and former Executive Director of the Academy of Family Mediators for an ACR Approved 40 hour Divorce Mediation Training.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for professionals who want to learn the theory and skills necessary to formally practice mediation as an expansion of their present professional work. The course is also for those who desire to integrate mediative strategies, negotiation skills and problem-solving techniques into their current work.

Training Objectives

• To learn the practical skills, strategies and techniques necessary for effective mediation practice
• To understand the theoretical foundation of conflict resolution,
  negotiation and mediation theory
• To appreciate the ethical standards and issues and policy considerations of mediation practice
• To learn strategic communication and facilitation techniques
• To incorporate substantive and legal expertise into mediation
• To learn to work with representational legal counsel and other participant advisors
• To develop skills and strategies for joint, caucus and multi-party sessions
• To learn techniques for establishing and marketing a successful mediation practice

Training Format

This training addresses issues associated with mediating divorce, family and interpersonal issues utilizing the following techniques:

• demonstrations of the mediation process
• videotape presentations
• lecture and discussion
• participant role-play exercises with faculty feedback
• extensive course materials

40-hour, 5 day course ACR Approved Course. Register early to ensure admission.

Course Outline

For the course outline, please click here.

 

 What people have said about Jim's courses: 

"When I woke up this morning, the first thing I wanted to do was to draft you a note to thank you for the exciting and stimulating seminar that you just conducted for all of us in Los Angeles. I have been mediating for a few years now and I believe your course has brought me to a new level of understanding. Most importantly, I wanted to communicate to you that it was your passion, enthusiasm, sense of humor and general good will (as well as knowledge) that made the seminar so meaningful. I know that everyone else in the class felt the same way."
- Morton Gantman, J.D., Encino, CA

"This training is priceless for any psychologist engaged in, or wanting to engage in, neutral facilitation of disputes."
- David Corey, Ph.D., Portland, OR

"This is one of the best programs I've ever attended. Jim's high energy makes him a highly effective trainer. The workshop is jam packed with valuable information."
- Carl Sniffen, J.D., Medford, OR

"A valuable learning experience, packed with gems of insight and wisdom. Many immediate and practical applications."
- Ryan Darwish, M.B.A., C.F.P., Eugene, OR

"A dynamic and exciting program in a great facility that focuses on both the theoretical and the practical.
- Dennis Graves, C.P.A., Salem, OR

"This mediation training is definitely worth your time and the cost." - Bruce H. Anderson, J.D., Eugene, OR

"This was the "dream" training." - Oliver Ross, J.D., Phoenix, AZ

"Thanks for the excellent mediation training. It was the best professional training I have ever had. For that matter, it was probably the best educational experience I have ever had."
- Gary Firestone, J.D., West Linn, OR

"In all my MCLE training, this program provided the most efficient use of time spent, for my present work and into the future."
- John H. Hachmeister, J.D., Redondo Beach, CA

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Approved for 30 hours of California MCLE Credit, including 2 hours of ethics and 1 hour of elimination of bias.

Regular Enrollment is $1,595, with an earlybird discount to $1,495 for those registering at least 21 days in advance. Government and non-profit organizations enrollment is $1,195 as a courtesy. Members of our Affiliated Organizations receive a $150 discount on this course, and additional discounts include our 'Bring a Friend' discount of $150 each with two or more, and our 'Group Discount' of $250 each for three or more registering together from the same company, firm or non-profit organization.

This course is five full days, Tuesday through Saturday, beginning daily with breakfast (and registration on the first day) at 8:30 a.m. Class begins at 9:00 and continues to 5:00 daily, with an hour for lunch and one 10-15 minute break in the morning and the afternoon. Lunch and snacks will be served and are included. We typically end by 3:00 on Saturday. Please arrange to stay to the end and schedule outgoing flights after 5:30 p.m.