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Introduction to Mediation [BC Collaborative Roster]
September 24, 2025 @ 12:00 am - September 26, 2025 @ 12:00 am
This course introduces participants to the theory and practice of negotiation and mediation. It will provide bstudents with an understanding of the nature and source of conflict in the context of family dispute resolution and the role and objectives of the neutral facilitator, including why some negotiations and mediations fail; and insight and skills to enhance their experience when participating as a neutral. Students will learn the interest-based mediation model and its stages; practice communication skills essential to an effective mediation.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday September 24, 25, 26, 2025
The training will be online over Zoom Platform
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 each day
It will include exercises and role-playing focused on enhancing existing and new skills necessary to help craft solutions and overcome impasse.
Students learn how to assist parties negotiate the terms of a parenting plan, while focused on children’s
best interests. They will learn how to help parties have difficult conversations around the division of
property and the entitlement to spousal and child support.
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