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The Practice of Mediation:
Hands-0n Skill Development for Responding to Conflict

This 33-hour course is designed for professionals interested in learning the practice of mediation, whether you are interested in incorporating new skills into your current work or in making a shift in your professional role. The training combines presentation, discussion, exercises, and role playing experiences to provide you will hands-on skill development.

This course meets the statutory requirements for mediator confidentiality contained in the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 233, Section 23C.

Faculty

  • Jeanne Cleary
  • Arthur Stewart
  • Gail Packer

Session Dates & Times

Friday, May 2, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 3, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, May 5, 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Thursday, May 8, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, May 9, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday, Oct. 31, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, Nov. 1, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, Nov. 3, 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Thursday, Nov. 6, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, Nov. 7, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Location

CDSC Offices, 60 Gore St.,
East Cambridge
(near Lechmere T, Galleria, courthouses)

Cost

$695 ($650 early registration, by Sept. 26)

Enrollment Information

Limited to 24; Enroll early! Registrants who cancel before the cancellation cutoff date will receive a full refund. Later cancellations will be refunded only if space is filled.

We especially encourage individuals with bilingual background or training to apply. Thanks to a grant from the Clipper Ship Foundation, scholarships are available. Call CDSC about eligibility. On-site training is available for groups of 10 or more. CALL 617-876-5376 to register using a credit card, or send contact information (including email address) and a check to CDSC, 60 Gore Street, Suite 202, Cambridge MA 02141

Printable Registration Form (pdf)

Raves About Our Program

This has been my first training/learning venture away from the area of education...I’ve learned more about my own students these 30 hours than I have in the past—but so much more about myself than I would ever have believed! How exciting to be learning for myself and not for a curriculum area—wonderful."
— TEACHER

"I feel like you created a powerful learning community and that you've been very intentional about establishing that." — HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST

" It’s a great class I would recommend to anyone interested. I learned skills that I'll apply immediately." — SALES MANAGER

" I leave here energized, stimulated - I'm challenged and I love it!" — EDUCATOR