It’s Women’s History Month! As MV Mediation is also celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year, we are putting a spotlight on some of the amazing women who have contributed to MV Mediation’s history of service to the island community.
Summer 2023 Introduction to Mediation—Basics and Qualification
Featured Service: Productive Conversations and Elderly & Aging Mediation
“Mediation gave me a voice . . . I was able to speak for myself in an environment where my family was encouraged to try to come up with positive constructive solutions that everyone could buy into. We were able to listen to each other instead of just reacting as we have for so many years.” This sentiment is shared by many participants who avail themselves of elderly mediation and productive conversations services.
Mediators’ Check-in
RE-ENTRY PROGRAM: Making the Transition from Incarceration to Community Easier
Re-entry mediation is an opportunity to make plans for the future. These mediation sessions can include up to three people––the individual’s family, friends, workplace associates, fellow church members, etc. Participants should be individuals who are important to the person who is or was incarcerated and who would benefit from a conversation in a neutral and safe setting. All cases are confidential.
Introduction to Mediation Course Begins September 27, 2022
Upcoming for Mediators, Coaches, and Facilitators
Mediators' Check-in
Check in every Wednesday 4–5 p.m. to discuss aspects of conflict resolution in our community.
June 8 Balancing an Imbalance of Power in mediation
June 15 Mediation-Sticking with it and moving it forward
June 22 Better listening for mediators and coaches
June 29 Measuring success--process or outcome
July 6 Relational or Transactional Conflict? Different tools to use.
July 13 Types of Mediation--Agricultural, Construction, Land Disputes
July 20 Types of Mediation--Family, Elder, Divorce,
July 27 Types of Mediation--Housing
August 3 Types of Mediation-Workplace
August 10 Conflict Coaching-Coaching and mediation
Introduction to Mediation Course
Mediators' Check in: May Dates
Workplace Conflict Cohort
Introduction to Mediation Courses
The Introduction to Mediation course is a 30-hour course taught in two sections. The first 15 hours is Mediation Basics. The second 15 hours is Mediation Qualification. Participants who complete both sections will apprentice, if desired, with MV Mediation in order to become a qualified mediator in Massachusetts.
Become Part of the MV Mediation Learning Community
We are putting together a list of those interested in the next Introduction to Mediation course, which will start in April 2022. Put yourself on the list here:
MV Mediation Needs Your Financial Contribution
Mediators' Corner
Check-in every Wednesday at 4 p.m. to discuss aspects of conflict resolution in our community. Contact info@mvmediation.org to join us by Zoom. Mediators and coaches, look for a survey that is being sent out next week to your email about mediator check-ins.
Youth on Martha's Vineyard
This month we joined seven other island organizations at the Teen Health Fair organized by the Island Wide Youth Collaborative. We were grateful to have conflict resolution skills included in the greater context of what it means to be healthy. We also recruited a few teens for our next Peer Mediation training!
Outreach to the Brazilian and Portuguese-Speaking Community Nós Podemos Ajudar Você
Re-Entry Program
Mediation Musings
I recently attended a national meeting devoted to Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR). In attendance were practitioners from all over the US and some other countries. We were eager to hear the research from those at the University of Nebraska in a presentation entitled "What the Public's Lack of Understanding of ADR Means."
Spring Introduction to Mediation Basics Intensive
Many of the past participants have stated that the training to become a mediator has helped them in their work, family, and personal lives. These skills have broad uses and the classes are fun and uplifting. Come ready to participate and interact. All classes are by zoom.
If you want to become a Massachusetts qualified mediator these are the first 24 hours of 40 hours required training.
MVMP to Waive Mediation and Conflict Coaching Fees through June 2020
Nancy Grundman, Program Coordinator
As we all continue to comply with guidance to stay home until the public health crisis has improved, we would like to let you know what is happening with MVMP. We are continuing to provide our Conflict Coaching and Mediation services by conference call or by video conferencing.
We have also been able to continue with many of our courses, trainings and workshops. We recently finished our Conflict Coaching class and are finishing up our Conflict Resolvers Course geared towards those individuals involved in public service. Both have continued through video conferencing. We will be rescheduling our Intro to Mediation class to the Fall. If you are interested in signing up please email us.
Our Youth Mediators continue to meet through video conferencing to continue their training. Technology has given us the ability to continue operating even though everyone is in different places.
We, at MVMP, understand how stressful life is presently,
some are learning new ways of working remotely and a new way to deal with colleagues,
some are dealing with new financial realities,
some are dealing with family issues, and
some have previously unresolved small claims cases.
In solidarity with the Island Community and in order to do our part, MVMP will waive its fees for Conflict Coaching and Mediation Services until the end of June. We are committed to continue to help Islanders. As our tag line says, We Can Work it Out!
If you would like to make a donation to MVMP please go to MVmediation.org and go to Donate.