Institute for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
2008/2009 Trainings and Workshops
- Advanced Mediation Workshop - Best Practices Series
- Not Currently Scheduled
- 30-Hour Basic Mediation Skills Training
- Monday - Thursday, October 27- 30, 2008.
- "Mock" Mediation
- Not Currently Scheduled
- 27 Hour Family Bridge Course
- Monday - Thursday, June 2-5, 2008
Advanced Mediation Training - Best Practices Series
Interest-based (or facilitative) Model of Mediation vs Transformative Model of Mediation
Background: Does transformative mediation really accomplish anything? Does interest-based mediation worsen the conflict? Can you solve the problem and transform the conflict at the same time? Interest-based mediation has been around for some time now and seems to work effectively in a variety of areas including collective bargaining. The transformative mediation is a relatively new model of mediation and differs significantly from interest-based. This workshop explores the similiarities, differences, opportunities and challenges of each mode.
This workshop is tentatively scheduled for .
Course Audience: Advanced training is designed for individuals who have had basic mediation training and experience in mediation.
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30-Hour Basic Mediation Skills Training
Background: The 30 hour basic mediation skills training teaches participants the process of mediation. Mediation is a process that uses a third party neutral in order to help parties in a dispute come to a mutually agreeable resolution, if possible. Workshop participants will learn the mediation process as well as participate in a number of different role plays designed to give "hands on" experience in conducting and participating in a mediation.
This training will take place Monday through Thursday, October 27 - 30. The workshop will be from 8:00am to 5:30pm on Monday through Wednesday, and 8:00am through 12:30am on Thursday. Registration will be from 7:30 - 8:00am on Monday, October 27. This workshop has been certified in the past by Minnesota Rule 114 and we will again seek certification.
The 30-Hour Basic Mediation Skills Training will be offered approximately the third or fourth week of April and October every year.
Course Audience: This training is designed for those individuals who are interested in becoming a mediator and conducting mediations. The course is also designed for those who deal extensively with conflict resolution in their current positions, such as human resource directors, administrators, managers, liaisons, advocates, and attorneys. Any professional who would like to increase their conflict resolution skills is welcome to attend. Community members are also welcome to attend.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this training.
Course Cost: The cost of the training is $745.00. Early bird registration is $695.00, if you register by October 1, 2008.
Trainers: The following trainers will conduct this workshop: John Kuderka, Alan Olson, Lance Teachworth and Theresia Fisher. John Kuderka, retired, was formerly a mediator with the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services (BMS). Alan Olson is currently a mediator with BMS. Lance Teachworth, retired, is the former Commissioner of BMS. Theresia Fisher is the Director of the SCSU Institute for Alternative Dispute Resolution. Guest speakers include Tom Zupanc, Baba Odukale and Debra Leigh. All of the trainers and guest speakers, with the exception of Ms. Leigh, are qualified neutrals under the MN Rule 114 Civil/Hybrid roster. Tom Zupance and Theresia Fisher are also qualified neutrals under the MN Rule 114 Family roster.
Registration, Lunch, and Parking: Lite morning, afternoon refreshments are included with registration. Lunch is on your own.
To register, please contact the Institute for ADR at (320) 308-4962 or download the application form (Word DOC / PDF).
"Mock" Mediation
Background: Mock mediation is a simulation or a role play conducted by trained mediators on some type of community dispute. The mediators demonstrate a mediation by "performing" a predesigned role-play. There is time for discussion between the audience and the mediators. Please note: this is not skills training.
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27 Hour Family Bridge Course
Background: Training to meet the Requirements of Rule 114.13(c) for Family Facilitative/Hybrid Neutral
Dates: June 2, 2008 – June 5, 2008, 27 hours. 8:00 to 4:30pm.
Prerequisities: 30-Hour Certified Mediation Skills Training for Rule 114 Civil/Hybrid roster (or equivalent)
Cost: $749.00 with a limited number of scholarships available for organizations based on financial eligibility.
Certifications: Application for certification under Rule 114 and MN CLE credits being sought.
Topics: Domestic Violence including types of power imbalance and domestic abuse screening;
family law including custody and visitation and taxation as it relates to divorce; psychological
issues relative to separation and divorce, family dynamics, and the needs of the children; and
family economics.
Trainers:
Domestic Violence: Debra Schroeder and Debra Peterson, Anna Marie’s Alliance
Debra Schroeder is the Coordinator of Community Education & Marketing for Anna Marie’s
Alliance. She prepares training programs on domestic violence. Debra Peterson is the supervisor and coordinator of children and youth services.
Family Law: Custody and Visitation: Kevin Holden, Holden Law Offices
Kevin Holden is a practicing attorney for over twenty years. He is a certified family law mediator from the Erickson Mediation Institute. Kevin has extensive experience in civil litigation with an emphasis in family law, appeals and mediation.
Family Law: Taxation and Ethics: Tom Zupanc, Assistant Professor, SCSU
Tom Zupanc teaches business law and taxation. He is a qualified neutral under both the MN Rule 114 civil/hybrid and family facilitative rosters. Tom is an attorney and has had a private practice where he conducted many family mediations.
Psychological Issues of Family and Children: George H. Herzog, Jr. ACSW, BCD, DCSW, LICSW
George Herzog is a private practice psychotherapist for over thirty years focusing on child and family, couples and serious and persistent mentally ill client work. He has taken the 40-hour certified family mediation training in 1997. Since then, George has been conducting family mediations both as part of his private clinic practice and with the SCSU Institute for ADR.
Family Economics: Theresia Fisher, Director, SCSU Institute for ADR
Theresia Fisher is a mediator on both the MN Rule 114 civil/hybrid and family facilitative rosters. She has taught the 30 Hour Basic Mediation Skills.
