Fall/Winter 2025

Introduction to Mediation Course 

This course is for those who want to learn the process of mediation in order to provide mediation services through their workplace or organization. If your goal is to join the MV Mediation roster, handle court referred small claims, housing or civil cases, take on estate, divorce, family or juvenile cases; an apprenticeship and additional course work may be required. Once you have taken a course with us we guide you through the process, so sign up!

Sessions will be recorded. 

Meetings will be by Zoom video conferencing. Any in-person offerings will have Zoom option. 

Introduction to Mediation Course

Introduction to Mediation Basics 15 hours – 6 sessions
Tuesdays
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly 		10/21 - 11/25 $500
Session One
October 21, 2025 		What is mediation?
Session Two
October 28 		How to set the stage
Session Three
November 4 		Listening to the conflict story
Session Four
November 11 		Crafting mediation questions
Session Five
November 18 		Negotiation in mediation
Session Six
November 25 		Developing the final agreement

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.

MA residents can request a reduced rate based on the MV Mediation scholarship and DEI program goals.

Please send an email to education@mvmediation.org for more information about scholarships.

Introduction to Mediation – Qualification Course

Focus on mediation complexity and dilemmas including court, diversity, impasse, and ethics. Participants complete the course by mediating a full role play mediation case and receive collaborative feedback and support toward achieving professional level mediation practice.

Materials Provided. Additional Suggested texts:

Beer, Packard & Broadfield – The Mediator’s Handbook

David Hoffman et al – Mediation: A Practice Guide

Introduction to Mediation –
Qualification Course

15 hours – 6 sessions

15 hours
6 sessions		 Tuesdays
10:00 AM - 12:30PM
2.5 hours + 2 hrs weekly		 5/27,
12/2 - 1/6 		$500
Session One
December 2, 2025		 Mitigating impasse
Session Two
December 9		 Biases and diversity in mediation
Session Three
December 16		 Mediation and neuroscience
Session Four
December 23		 Power imbalances
Session Five
December 30		 Handling emotions in mediation
Session Six
January 6 		Ethical dilemmas in mediation

Scholarships are available, please send email to education@mvmediation.org for more information.

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