Next BMT session

The next course of Basic Mediation Training is scheduled for:

July 14-18, 2008

Registration forms are available here.

Next inservice

The next continuing education inservice is scheduled for:

July 8, 2008 5:30-7:30 PM

Topic: STAGES THREE & FOUR: Understanding client statements and feedback in order to build a successful mediation agenda. NOTE: CLEs pending.

Inservices are held at the Center offices, in the Daisy Stallworth Community Room. They are free and open to the public.

Training

Our training program includes a full mediation training course, a mediation practicum, and free monthly inservices on mediation-related topics.

Whether you want to become a mediator yourself or simply learn more about collaborative dispute resolution, we can accomodate you at a reasonable cost.

There is no degree requirement for mediation training. Our mediators come from all personal and professional backgrounds.

Becoming a mediator

Basic mediation training

We offer a Washington Mediation Association-approved 40-hour Basic Mediation Training (BMT) course. This course is the first step toward becoming a mediator. To learn more about the WMA, visit their website.

Courses are held three times per year, in the early spring, summer, and fall. Spring and fall courses are spread over two weekends to accommodate work schedules. Summer courses are held over five consecutive days.

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Mediation practicum

Graduates of the Basic Mediation Training course can enter our mediation practicum program.

During the practicum program, the trainee develops mediation and communication skills through observation and hands-on learning that can lead to certification with the Center. A trainee begins with 6 - 8 mediation observations, and then completes a mock mediation. The trainee can then develop skills by co-mediating 6 - 8 mediation cases. After the successful completion of these steps, the Board reviews the trainee's skills and growth for certification. The practicum is usually a year-long experience, but a few trainees have completed the program in as little as 3 months.

Certification with the Washington Mediation Association requires an additional 200 hours of mediation experience.

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Continuing education inservices

We hold monthly inservices on topics relating to mediation.

Examples of previous inservice topics include:

  • "Ethnic Perspective at the Mediation Table"
  • "Mediating With Attorneys"
  • "Secrets to Successful Negotiations"

In addition, we also hold a yearly inservice on mediation ethics.

Inservices are free and open to the public. We ask our volunteer mediators to attend four inservices per year.

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Fee schedule

Fees for training programs are assessed according to the following schedule:

  • Basic Mediation Training (40 hour training and course materials)
    • $625 per person (including $100 placeholder deposit)
    • $525 per person for groups of 3 or more from the same organization
  • Mediation Practicum
    • $200 per person (for PCCDR BMT graduates)
    • $300 per person (for graduates of non-PCCDR BMT courses)
  • Continuing education inservices
    • FREE! to everyone.
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Registration

To register for the Basic Mediation Training course, download, fill out, and return the BMT registration form along with a $100.00 placeholder deposit. This deposit will be counted toward your course fee.

You can mail the form, fax it to us, or send it via email. All of our contact information is available at the top of every page of this website.

For information about acceptable payment options, click here.

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