AIM Institute Store

Featuring:

• Video Training Courses

• AIM Institute Webinars for Download

• Audio Courses for Download

• Mediator Starter Kit

• Books on Mediation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacemaking 

PLEASE NOTE: All store orders are manually processed during regular working hours.  Please allow up to 72 hours to receive your access code that will permit you to access your downloads.  An email will be sent to the email address you use in the above purchase with a link and access code.

NOTICE: Please be sure to enter your credit card billing address on your order form in order to avoid delays in processing your order. 

AIM Advanced Mediation Webinar Reprise Series 

AIM Advanced Mediation Webinar Series 

1. Please allow up to one week to receive your access code that will permit you to view the videos. An email will be sent to the email address you use in the above purchase with a link and access code.
2. Videos can be viewed using your computer, smartphone, or other internet-enabled device. Videos are iPad & iPhone compatible (no Flash required.)
3. The passcode is an individual license to the specific viewer only, but it does not expire.

On Demand AIM Institute Webinars

Impasse is a Fallacy
with Lee Jay Berman  

(Approved for 1.5 MCLE Hours in California)

Before examining the notion of impasse more closely, it is important to take a step back and realize that reaching successful resolution in mediation (i.e. avoiding impasse) begins at the very beginning of the mediation process, with convening, and continues...[Click here to read more] 

It's Time for Heavy Metal Mediation
with Lee Jay Berman  

(Approved for 1.5 MCLE Hours in California)

Heavy Metal Mediation means more than simply thinking outside of the box - it means smashing the box and trampling on it!  It is about recognizing the realities of the commercial marketplace for litigated cases and adapting a mediator's style and approach to meet...[Click here to read more] 

Settle for More: Advocacy in Mediation
with Lee Jay Berman  

(Approved for 1.5 MCLE Hours in California)

While all good attorneys prepare intensely for arbitration or trial, it is a wonder that more fail to prepare better for mediation.  As the legal community continues to use mediation as an effective case settlement tool, it is becoming clear that attorney preparation plays...[Click here to read more] 

Rekindle Your Mediation Work: Find Your Love Again (1 Hour)
with Lee Jay Berman  

After a certain number of years, mediators can hit a plateau.  They can feel burn-out creeping into their work.  They can hear themselves saying the same lines that they have used before.  The bigger problems from this are that they can grow shorter in patience, and simply enjoy the work less.  If a mediator's motivating goals are to keep their settlement rate high, or "at least I'm making $X,000 today", then it's time to view this webinar.  In this webinar, we will help mediators find... [Click here to read more] 

Preventing Impasse: It All Depends on What You Do in the Morning (1 Hour)
with Doug Noll 

Learning Objectives:  Mediators are decision-architects. They guide counsel and party through the exploratory phase of mediation, then manage the auction, and finally help counsel and parties close the deal. Decision-making in mediation is largely an emotional process, not...[Click here to read more]

The Heart of Mediation: The Art of Asking Questions (1 Hour)
with Ken Cloke

Please join us as Master Mediator Ken Cloke takes us through the shift from advocacy into artful, appreciative inquiry in our mediations.  Through questions, it is possible to discover, in the thick of discord, how to free ourselves from its all-consuming grip, how to gain insight into what got us stuck, transform the ways we interact with our opponents, turn criticisms and complaints into openings for improvement, and evolve to higher levels of skill in conflict resolution.  Through skillful questions we can begin to move into... [Click here to read more]

Mindfulness & Competency: Thriving in Uncertain Times
with Mari Frank 
(Approved for 1.0 MCLE Competence Issues Specialty Credit)

In this interactive program you will learn how to remain calm, enhance your brain capacity and be present to act decisively and positively  in  a crisis such as  we are experiencing with the  Covid 19. When you practice mindfulness, you will notice your mind moves from  fear or frustration to focus on what you need to do to effectively deal with the situation. You’ll learn to better manage your emotions to help others manage their emotions competently. This will allow you to have better interactions with your staff, colleagues, clients, opposing counsel, and even your family. Your competency is determined by your ability to use your brain effectively.   If you can successfully manage your emotions, you can transform negative stress into motivation and positive connections with clients, opposing counsel, staff and the court.  Don’t miss this interactive mindfulness...[Click here to read more]  

Ethics & Civility in Negotiations: Maintain Power, Calm, and Sanity
with  Mari Frank
(Approved for 1.0 MCLE Legal Ethics Specialty Credit)
 

Are legal ethics and civility possible in heated negotiations? Most of what we do is negotiation- whether with clients, opposing counsel, our staff, the court and even our families.   This highly interactive program will empower you with proven techniques to get to a mutually satisfying result, without sacrificing your case, your reputation, or your sanity. We will incorporate the newest Rules of Professional Responsibility, the Civility Guidelines and emotional intelligence to  help you be successful, powerful and keep sane.  Effective negotiation skills are your most important tool in your practice, and in your life!!! [Click here to read more] 

Eliminating Bias in Our Law Practice: Understanding and Transforming our Biases
with Mari Frank
(Approved for 1.0 MCLE Elimination of Bias Specialty Credit)
 

The legal profession brings us in close contact with a variety of diverse people who come to us with the hope that we will fairly and impartially facilitate the resolution of their disputes and bring peace to their lives.  Because we are humans who bring our emotions and previous experiences and preferences with us, it may be impossible to eliminate all implicit biases.  But as  we become mindful and  introspective and conscious of  our feelings and emotions reactions, we can use our logical brain to neutralize our external and internal biases.  This program will show you how to do this...[Click here to read more] 

Emotional Intelligence: A Critical Factor in Your Practice to Prevent Substance Abuse
with Mari Frank
(Approved for 1.5 MCLE Legal Ethics Specialty Credit)
 

Alcohol and drug abuse continues to be a problem among lawyers. This program will educate you as to the various indicators of substance abuse, and how emotions lead to substance abuse, and how it affects your practice. You will also learn how emotional intelligence factors are closely linked to substance abuse, and your competency with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts. You will learn how increased emotional intelligence is scientifically proven to reduce risk factors associated with substance abuse and for decreasing mental behaviors that impair your competency in the legal profession...[Click here to read more] 

Legal Ethics & Privacy: Protecting Your Clients and Your Practice
with Mari Frank
(Approved for 1.5 MCLE Legal Ethics Specialty Credit)
 

Are you aware of your ethical responsibilities regarding privacy security in your office? You’ll learn practically cyber security and offline protective measures that will safeguard your clients’ sensitive information and prevent privacy violations in your office. Don’t miss this interactive informative program...[Click here to read more] 

Negotiate Your Way to Success
with Mari Frank
(Approved for 1.0 MCLE General Credit)
 

Are you intimidated by the thought of negotiating? Actually, you already negotiate all the time - at home, with family, with friends, co-workers, bosses, and when you make purchases. If you want to be truly effective and confident in all your negotiations, you need powerful skills to get your desired result . When you have the right tools, you’ll  successfully negotiate satisfying solutions and build positive, mutually respectful relationships.  This webinar will teach you proven strategies to get what you want, engage in respectful discourse, and create greater value for yourself and others. Don’t miss this insightful complimentary webinar to discover the “solutioneering” approach to top-notch negotiating! [Click here to read more] 

On Demand Audio Courses 

Mediator's Starter Kit  3-ring Notebook plus CD Disk

 The Mediator's Starter Kit contains everything you need to operate a successful mediation practice. The Starter Kit contains Settlement Agreement forms, Confidentiality forms, a Request for Mediation and Agreement to Mediate form, Invoicing forms and every form letter you need to prepare private mediations, court mediations, follow-up with parties, and scheduling. Additionally, The Starter Kit contains Mr. Berman's actual Mediation Introduction (or Mediator's Opening Statement) verbatim as he delivers it at the start of every mediation. The Starter Kit contains every form and the introduction on a CD (in Word and WordPerfect) and in hard copy in a 3-ring binder. These forms, letters and introduction are yours to use, edit, modify and personalize in any way, or simply use them as they are. This Starter Kit is invaluable for every mediator whether starting a new practice or reviving or automating an existing one!

 Books on Mediation & Negotiation

Click here to read a review of Stories Mediators Tell in Psychology Today 

If paying by check, please make your check payable to  "American Institute of Mediation". 

NOTICE: Please be sure to enter your credit card billing address on your order form in order to avoid delays in processing your order. 

**Please note that all store orders are manually processed during regular working hours.  Please allow up to 72 hours to receive your access code that will permit you to access your downloads. An email will be sent to the email address you use in the above purchase with a link and access code.

MCLE / CLE / CME at your fingertips and at your convenience!

The American Institute of Mediation is an approved California MCLE Multiple Activity Provider.