Registration is now open!
The training program will be a hybrid format – 7 weeknight evening sessions on Zoom and 2 full-day in person sessions (in Lynn, MA). You’ll learn principles of conflict management through presentations, exercises, discussions, and role-plays, guided by experienced trainers and coaches.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer mediator here in Essex County, this is the first step! The training complies with the MA Supreme Judicial Court Uniform Rules on Dispute Resolution and meets the requirements of MA General Laws, Chapter 233, section 23C to establish mediator confidentiality.
The training is also appropriate if you are looking to apply mediation and conflict management skills in your life and work, to help transform conflict in our community. Please register by September 22nd to hold your spot in this year’s training.
Training schedule:
- Thursday, October 12: 5-7pm (Zoom)
- Tuesday, October 17: 4-8pm (Zoom)
- Wednesday, October 18: 5-8pm (Zoom)
- Thursday, October 19: 4-8pm (Zoom)
- Saturday, October 21: 9:30am-5:00pm (in person in Lynn. Includes coffee, snacks, and lunch)
- Tuesday, October 24: 4-8pm (Zoom)
- Wednesday, October 25: 5-8pm (Zoom)
- Thursday, October 26: 4-8pm (Zoom)
- Saturday, October 28: 9:30am-5:00pm (in person in Lynn. Includes coffee, snacks, and lunch)
Cost: $750. This fee includes 9 sessions – 7 evening sessions held on Zoom and 2 full-day sessions held in person. Coffee, light refreshments, and a full lunch are included for the 2 in-person training days. All participants will receive a hard copy and electronic copy of the Basic Mediation Training participant manual. Reduced or waived registration fees available for community members for whom cost is a barrier to participation - just note this in your registration form.
