Summer Continuing Education Series
Three Interactive Workshops for Mediation Skill Development
Join for one, two, or all three workshops in this series to deepen your mediation skill and practice.
Workshop 1 - Through the Looking Glass: Supporting client communication through reflection and reframing - Tuesday, July 15 5:30-7:30 pm EST
As mediators, our most powerful tool for supporting our clients is our ability to hold a mirror up to their communication. We listen actively to their words, as well as the emotions, subtext, and context they imply. We listen to understand without judgement, building trust as our clients lower their defenses. And by shifting the language from blaming to constructive, our clients can start to see a path to a better, brighter future. In this interactive workshop we will spend time exploring and practicing the skills of Reflection and Reframing in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Workshop 2 - Stuck in the Muck: Effective Approaches to Impasse - Tuesday, July 22 5:30-7:30 pm EST
As mediators we want to help people find an effective resolution to their conflict, and it can feel frustrating when parties seem stuck in their positions or unable to move past impasse. How do we effectively support our clients when they are stuck? What interventions can we use to help parties move forward without stepping outside our role as mediators? During this interactive workshop we will explore our experiences of impasse, and practice tools to effectively generate movement while remaining impartial and supporting party self-determination.
Workshop 3 - Putting it All Together: Role play practice and roundtable - Tuesday, July 29 5:30-7:30 pm EST
When it comes to mediation, the proof really is in the practice. Together we will apply the tools of Reflection, Reframing, and Effective Approaches to Impasse in simulated role play practice, with discussion and feedback throughout.
These interactive workshops will be held live on Zoom. Recordings will be available if you are unable to attend any of the sessions live.
Opportunity to participate as a mediator during a role play is not guaranteed, but I will do my best to accommodate your requests.
Certificates of participation will be provided for those who attend any of the live sessions. Certificates are not available for those who do not attend live.
Workshops are intended for participants who have completed at least a basic or initial mediation training and are appropriate for mediators of all skill levels. Please contact Elena if you are unsure whether you are qualified to attend.
*Note PART 146. Guidelines For Qualifications And Training Of ADR Neutrals Serving On Court Rosters: All neutrals must attend at least six hours of additional approved training relevant to their respective practice areas every two years.
Additional Details
Participants can attend one, two, or all three workshops.
All live sessions held on Zoom.
Recordings will be available
Cost for each workshop is $100, and the full series of 3 workshops is $300.
For folks with less access to financial resources, feel free to use discount code SOLIDARITY50 at checkout. This will reduce the cost of each workshop to $50, or $150 for all three. This rate is intended primarily for individuals of historically marginalized identities, with less access to generational wealth and financial support systems. You are the only person who can accurately determine your financial capacity. You do not need permission to use this discount and no one will be questioned, shamed, or shunned for using this discount code.
Limited spaces available at a further reduced rate. Contact Elena to discuss.
Refund policy
All cancelations will result in a $25 administrative fee. No refunds available after Sunday, July 13, 2025. Recordings of live sessions will be available.
To Register
Fill out the form below and then complete your payment at the link below. Your space in the training will not confirmed until you complete a payment.