Mediation introduces you to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and the process and skills of mediation. It provides 40 hours of training, which is a state and national standard for entry-level mediators.

Learning Outcomes

• Define roles, and skills of the mediator
• Understand all stages of the mediation process
• Conflict resolution to include diagnoses and interventions
• Developing awareness of diversity and bias awareness
• Good grasp of professional standards and ethics
• Effective communication interventions
• Power imbalance identification and management skills 

Who Should Attend?

The course is designed for individuals who are interested in mediating or applying the process of mediation to their profession or in their workplace. 

Class Format:

Online classes will be interactive and include a mix of pre-work assignments, live-online class discussions, and in-person classroom discussion. You may participate in active dialogue, reflection, explore real-life scenarios, or group activities to demonstrate your understanding and shared meaning. Come prepared to engage and explore new ways of learning and relationship-building.

This class will require pre-work to be done before class starts as well as during the class in order to allow for less online presence. Registration will be closed one week prior to class. The online "asynchronous" component of the course are intended to constitute about 16 hours of study. We will spend the other 24 hours together on Zoom over 4 days.

In class, we cover about 6 hours of actual instruction each day with 2 morning breaks, 2 afternoon breaks, and a longer lunch break. Total hours is 40 (4.0 CEUs)

CLE Credits:

There are 16 CLE Credits approved to be awarded by the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar upon completion of this program. For more information on how to claim earned CLE Credits, please visit the Maine Board of Overseers Annual Continued Education Credit (CLE) reporting website.

Instructors

Diane Kenty, Esq.

William Logue, Esq.

Digital Badge

A level one badge is issued in recognition of the learner's understanding of basic concepts in mediation and its role in Alternative Dispute Resolution and conflict management.

Questions: email usmpdp@maine.edu or call 207-780-5900