~ MEDIATION TRAINING

40-Hour Basic Mediation Training

The 40-Hour Basic Mediation Course is a 5-day (8:30am - 5:30pm) training offered to the general public several times each year. This highly interactive course has been designed to be fun, participatory and to appeal to a variety of adult learning styles. At the end of the training participants are given documentation of attendance hours for the training which is in compliance with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures Act Texas Civil. Practice & Remedies Code Sec. 154.052. Professional Continuing Education and MCLE credits are available.

Advanced Family Mediation Training

The Advanced Family Mediation Training is a 30-hour training fulfilling the Texas ADR Act requirements for mediators doing court-ordered family mediation. The sessions include family law, family dynamics, domestic violence, child development, ethical and practical considerations in a combined lecture and role play environment. Basic Mediation Training is required prior to taking this course.

Customized Training

The Dispute Resolution Center also offers a variety of customized training ranging from several hours up to two days. These training's are geared for focusing on conflict within the workplace and collaborative problem solving for community groups. Rates vary according to length, content, and number of participants. The structure includes the use of didactic and experiential training techniques employing hands on practice through out the learning experience.