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Regional Opportunities Heartland Regional Conference of Mediators, April 23 - 24, 2009; Omaha NE Heartland College of Mediators - Recognizing commitment to continuing education and the training attainments of mediators. |
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Family Mediation |
Restorative Justice |
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Basic Mediation Training
August 19 - 22, 2008 Holiday Inn Express 508 2nd Ave S. Kearney NE A limited amount of rooms are available at a reduced rate; to make a reservation call 308-234-8100 and asked for a room in the NE Mediation block.
November 11 - 14, 2008 Southeast Community College Continuing Education Division 301 South 68th Street Place Lincoln, NE
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Family Mediation Training
September 16 - 19, 2008 Holiday Inn Express Kearney NE
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Advanced Workshops
Child Support & Child's Financial Plan Presented by Suzanne Curran Carney, J.D., LL.M.
Workshop components include:
This seven hour workshop will be presented:
October 23, 2008 North Platte NE
Registration Fee - $150 (includes continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments) |
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TO REGISTER:
On-line
Registration form (to pay on-line with credit card)
Registration Form* (To print out, complete, and send in with check)
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TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Basic Mediation Training entails a minimum of 30 instructional hours, generally taught over a three and one half day period. It is a balance of theory and practice. Trainers use diverse teaching methods including classroom-style presentations, demonstration role plays, videos, active learning exercises, and outside readings. Trainers utilize the ODR Basic Training Manual that offers a comprehensive background to the units taught. The manual addresses specific Nebraska statutes and Nebraska’s ethical standards for mediators. During training there are several opportunities to role play simulated mediation sessions. All role players are provided feedback from experienced mediator/coaches in 4:1 ratio. *This training program has been approved for 26.50 (General ) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).
Training Components:
Theory of interest-based mediation and when it can be used effectively
Who Should Attend — This training is designed for anyone interested in learning how to assist others in resolving their issues. It also provides an opportunity for those desiring to improve their communication and negotiation process skills as a means to enhance personal and professional development. Those interested in developing referrals and alternative dispute resolution systems will also benefit from this course.
This training satisfies the statutory requirements of the Nebraska Dispute Resolution Act.
Prerequisite — None (This training is the prerequisite for advanced and specialized mediation training.)
Registration..........$800 (includes comprehensive training manual, experienced/active mediators to serve as coaches during role plays, lunches, and refreshments)
Advanced Training Opportunities
The Family Mediation Training is a minimum of 30 instructional hours over a three and one half day period. Participants build on their Basic Mediation Training and focus on divorce, parenting, and related issues. Role plays cover parenting plans, support, and financial issues.
A key component of the Family Mediation Training is a section on domestic violence. Participants study the power dynamics of family violence and learn techniques designed to successfully screen-out cases inappropriate for mediation due to domestic violence and child abuse.
Completion of this training satisfies the training requirements for mediators established in the Nebraska Parenting Act including the family violence screening and awareness requirement.
Training Components:
Prerequisite — ODR approved Basic Mediation Training is required prior to taking Family Mediation Training.
Registration..........$800 (includes comprehensive training manual, experienced/active mediators to serve as coaches during role plays, lunches, and refreshments)
AFFILIATING WITH A NEBRASKA MEDIATION CENTER
Each Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) approved mediation center has the option to affiliate with NMCA/ODR trained mediators. Affiliated mediators receive opportunities to mediate through the center and are supported through supervision, continuing education, and mentoring. The number of affiliates a center approves is based on case load. For more information on affiliation, contact the mediation center for your county of residence (refer to NE Mediation Centers).
The Training Institute will provide basic and family mediation training on-site. For an effective training, the audience size is suggested to be 12 to 24 participants. To receive a price quote for on-site training, contact Kelly Riley, Training Institute Manager, at info@nemediation.org or 877-342-2004 (toll free).
Trainers
Mary Lee Brock, MA -- Mary Lee is the founding executive director of Concord Center. Mary Lee's passion for conflict resolution and community development has evolved from experiences working in college residence life programs at Creighton University, Saint Louis University, and Clarkson College where she helped roommates and residence life floors develop community and productively manage conflicts. Her mediation and facilitation skills have been honed through extensive training and casework. Mary Lee has a Masters Degree in Counseling from South Dakota State University and a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Creighton University.
Debora Brownyard, JD – Debora is Director of the Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution and former executive director of the Nebraska Justice Center, a practicing attorney mediator, and adjunct faculty member with the Creighton University School of Law. She has a background in family, organizational, special education, public policy, and Native American law and has significant mediation, training, systems design and curriculum development experience in these and other fields. She is co-author of the Nebraska Family Mediation Manual and the Nebraska Family Group Conferencing Manual. Suzanne Curran Carney, J.D., LL.M. – Suzanne is the Program Development Director at Central Mediation Center. She has been a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association since 1976 and a mediator since 1981. She earned a law degree from Creighton University and Master of Laws in Dispute Resolution from the University of Missouri at Columbia. Her family mediation simulation was published by the American Bar Association. She has been a teacher, a state prosecutor, and a policy analyst for Nebraska Health and Human Services System. Lynne Favinger, MA – Lynne is the executive director of Central Mediation Center and a practicing mediator and facilitator. Lynne has a Masters of Arts in Education with an emphasis on speech communication. Her background includes teaching, small business management, and human resources. Lynne is a certified trainer in “Achieve Global” (previously Zenger Miller) and “Investment in Excellence” programs. David A. Hubbard, J.D. – David is Director of Facilitation and Training at The Mediation Center, an experienced attorney, business executive, adjunct undergraduate professor, adjunct faculty at UNL College of Law, private mediator and facilitator; approved as a local rule 4.3 mediator in Douglas County, and approved as a federal mediator. David’s mediation and facilitation skills have been refined through hundreds of hours of training through the likes of Harvard’s Program on Negotiation, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, American Bar Association, and hundreds of mediations and facilitations. David is a member of ASTD and an Executive Committee Member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution section of the Nebraska State Bar Association.
REASONS FOR CHOOSING NMCA/ODR TRAINING
Quality: Nationally recognized NMCA training programs meet competency standards and content guidelines consistent with Nebraska legislation and policy, and are easily adaptable to requirements outside Nebraska. Opportunities: ODR’s collaborative public-private partnership with NMCA encourages the use of volunteer resources for the delivery of services and each Nebraska ODR approved mediation center has the option to affiliate with NMCA/ODR trained mediators. This allows affiliates to contribute their mediation skills to the public good as they gain experience. Affiliation ensures a continuum of skill-based learning, continuing education, and opportunities for practice. Responsiveness: Trainers use a variety of active learning strategies to provide participants with a balance of theory, dialogue, and practice. Choices: Beyond the basic and family mediation trainings described in this brochure, specialized and advanced trainings are offered for experienced mediators. These trainings draw on nationally recognized trainers and frequently require a minimum prerequisite of Basic Mediation Training. The Training Institute also designs customized trainings for courts, organizations, governing units, businesses, institutions, and agencies. These customized trainings are tailored to the unique needs of the participants. Integration: Mediators who train through the Training Institute and affiliate with an ODR approved mediation center benefit from the integrated dispute resolution system in Nebraska. The system offers a broad array of opportunities to mediate that are supported through supervision, continuing education, and mentoring. Centers employ competency standards of best practice that foster excellence in the field of mediation. International Recognition: The Basic Mediation Training Manual is approved and certified by the International Institute for Negotiation and Conflict Management (IINCM), a consortium of universities, law schools, and governments in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. Professional Development: A certificate of completion verifying attendance will be presented to each participant who completes a training course. For continuing education purposes, the Basic Mediation Training course fits the scope of practice for human resource professionals and licensed mental health practitioners, including professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists. Professionals may earn 27.75 continuing education hours by completing the course. Basic and family mediation training is approved for Continuing Legal Education credit in Nebraska, Colorado, and Iowa; the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) has pre-approved 26 hours of continuing education hours for PHR/SHPR/GPHR certification. Please contact the Training Institute regarding specific continuing education credit. Experience: NMCA's trainers are practicing mediators and facilitators. Through years of experience they have developed engaging and focused formats that enhance learning and demonstrate the application of mediation principles. Information on NMCA’s trainers can be requested in paper format by contacting NMCA at info@nemediation.org or calling 877-342-2004 (toll free).
REGISTRATION, PAYMENT, AND CANCELLATION
To register complete the registration form and mail to: NMCA Training Institute, 1338 South 202nd Street, Eagle, NE 68347-2012. Payment is required at time of registration. Payment can be made by check (include with the completed registration form) or by credit card. To pay by credit card, register on-line. We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and PayPal.
Center Affiliate: To apply as an affiliate to an ODR approved center, call the mediation center for your county of residence (see section titled “Nebraska Mediation Centers”). Center staff will explain the selection process.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will be honored when received at least 10 working days prior to the first day of the training; a $25 processing fee will apply to all cancellations. If canceling fewer than 10 working days, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded. The NMCA Training Institute reserves the right to cancel any training session at any time with a full refund. The NMCA Training Institute is not responsible for non-refundable travel and lodging arrangements.
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