Mediation Center to hold Summer 35-hour Basic Mediation Training

 

 

Mediation Center to hold Summer 35-hour Basic Mediation Training

Poughkeepsie- The Mediation Center of Dutchess County will hold it biennial 35-hour Basic Mediation Training Saturday through Tuesday, August 11-14, 2018, at the Mediation Center, 205 South Avenue, Suite 200, Poughkeepsie.  The training will include theories of conflict and their relationship to mediator goals, the experience of conflict and its effects, mediation skills practice, mock mediation practice with an experienced mentor/coach, working with high conflict parties, mediating with attorneys and their clients, ethics, humility, and confidentiality.  The training is required in order to become a volunteer mediator with the Center, but is not limited to those wishing to volunteer. Cost for the training is $250 for those willing and able to make a volunteer commitment and $550 for others. Volume discounts are available for multiple trainees from the same organization, and fees may be reduced for financial hardship. For more information about the training contact Mary Mulligan at mmulligan@dutchessmedation.org or 845-471-7213, extension. 207.

Author: Harlem Valley News