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Basic Mediation Training


In our 2-Day Basic Mediation Training, you will learn:

  • How to help disputants resolve a broad range of conflicts, including those occurring in the family, workplace and community. 
  • Criteria/strategies for determining whether mediation is appropriate for particular cases/disputants. 
  • How to effectively prepare disputants to meaningfully participate in mediation. 
  • The origins and dynamics of conflict. 
  • The three critical pieces of information about a dispute a mediator must identify in order to facilitate the resolution of any conflict. 
  • The seven stages through which every mediation passes, and how to guide disputants through them. 
  • Mediator ethics 
  • How to help disputants effectively manage their emotions during mediation. 
  • How to draft disputants' agreements.

Training session is daily from 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

CMS uses the learning platform Thinkific to provide its online courses.

To register for this CMS class and to access course training materials, you will need to create a login account at Thinkific at the link below using your email address as your username and a password of your choosing.

All CMS’ Trainings have been submitted for continuing education credit approval for numerous professions including: Attorney’s, Educators, Nurses, Social Workers, Counselors, Family and Marriage Therapists, Psychologists, Chemical Dependency Professionals and Human Resources Managers.


Cost: $395

Advanced Registration Is Required

Review our training calendar and register online. If you would rather register by fax or phone, follow the instructions below.

If you wish to enroll a group of individuals to attend a currently scheduled course, or to arrange for a customized class on different dates for your group, please reach out to: swhalen@communitymediation.com 614-228-7191, ext. 14.

Refunds:  All refunds of training fees are subject to a $40 administrative charge and must be requested a minimum of 3 business days prior to the start date of the training. Fees for registrants canceling less than 3 business days in advance are non-refundable but may be applied toward a future CMS training for up to 1 year.

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