Advanced Family, Divorce and Couples’ Mediation

March 19 - May 7, 2026

Family mediation provides mediators with a wide variety of contexts and dilemmas.  This course, for experienced mediators, will focus on six core themes and sets of tools to help you to deepen your skill set and work toward becoming a stronger and more productive mediator.

Family Mediation Advanced 16 hours – 8 sessions
Thursdays, 4 - 6 PM
03/19 - 05/07
 $500
Session One
March 19, 2026 		Trust
Building trust in the mediation process.
Session Two
March 26 		Goals
Setting goals as a foundation.
Session Three
April 2 		Power
Handling power differentials.
Session Four
April 8 		Future
Creating a future vision.
Session Five
April 15 		Brave
Saying what's been unsaid and needs saying.
Session Six
April 22 		Calm
Handling emotions productively.
Session Seven
April 29 		Roll
Being flexible and open to clients.
Session Eight
May 7 		Imagine
Next steps toward positive vision.
Interested? Register Here.
  • $100-$300 for participation – sliding fee based on income and ability to pay. 
  • $50 for participation for those who have previously participated in the following MV Mediation courses: Conflict Resolution Essentials, Edgartown Library Conflict Resolvers, Workplace Conflict Cohort, Intro to Mediation, Conflict Coaching. 
  • Previously trained mediators are encouraged to participate at no charge. 
  • No charge for currently employed K-12 teachers. PDPs available. 
  • No charge for Youth Mediators. 
    • If cost is a problem, please register. MV Mediation will find a way to include you in this course. 
    Testimonials

    “I was terrified when I came into the court. It seemed like the end of the world. Thanks to my compassionate and understanding mediators, I was able to have a productive conversation with someone I considered an adversary. I couldn’t believe we were able to work it out without going in front of a judge. Thank you MVMP.”

    – Small Claims Client

    “I was really not looking forward to mediation. But it turned turned out to be relatively pleasant. I really enjoyed working with the two of you. I plan to recommend mediation to others.”

    – Divorce Client

    “You brought us all together. It was awesome. I am so relieved. All our people felt uplifted, more united and part of a team. In particular one Board member said she felt she was taken care of with kindness and wisdom. We all know each other much better, have defined our work together and are in such better shape than we were when we started. Thank you MVMP.”

    – Facilitation Client

    “If you have the chance to do Conflict Coaching, DO IT! It was eye opening for me. My coach was kind, insightful and such a great listener. Most importantly, I learned so much about myself and about how I handle conflict. I now have a good, solid conflict management plan for the future.”

    – Conflict Coaching Client

    “It was valuable to help me handle a current conflict in my workplace. Putting a positive spin on conflict was an eye-opener for me. It gives me a structure to address problems. We had a very serious conflict at work recently so this is very important and relevant to me right now.”

    – Workplace Conflict Management Services