Theory & Techniques for the Advocator and Mediator

Our Theory and Techniques for the Advocate and Mediator program is a comprehensive three-week, 40-hour virtual experience designed to advance your mediation skills to new heights. This immersive experience goes beyond the fundamentals, plunging participants into a world of mediation basics, hands-on mediation simulations, and enriching exercises that acquaint you with the multifaceted nature of mediation across various contexts.

Our facilitators will guide you through a curriculum that includes everything from the basic concepts of mediation to crafting a mediated agreement. The Course will delve into the essence of conflict, explore the theoretical underpinnings, implicit bias issues in mediations, and practical applications of conflict resolution. Participants will master the art of navigating and negotiating interests while maintaining clear and effective communication with all participants in a mediation.

Engage in dynamic, interactive simulated mediations under the watchful eyes of seasoned coaches, who will provide invaluable feedback to refine your mediation prowess. The course will start with general mediation concepts for a broad-based approach and then an immersive twenty-hour family law training aligned with the Kentucky Supreme Court's Administrative Order 2022-58 and Rule 39/Mediation. This training will ensure compliance and specialization in family law mediation, inclusive of the complexities surrounding domestic and interpersonal violence.

Our all-virtual program via Zoom facilitated through NKU's Canvas, a web-based learning management system, offers a unique learning experience. You will engage in various preparatory work, from scholarly articles and the seminal text "Getting To Yes" to video presentations and role-play simulations that put you in the shoes of an attorney or mediator. This program is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of mediation, preparing you for real-world scenarios.

Mediation Training For a deeper dive into our mediation training offerings, contact Judge Karen Thomas (retired), ADR Center Program Manager, at [email protected].

What Can I Expect? Below is an overview of the schedule for our fall 2024 training being held October 21-November 6, 2024.

Day 1 (5.5 Hours) March 24, 2025 | 9:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Day 2 (3.5 Hours) March 25, 2025 | 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Day 3 (5.5 Hours) March 26, 2025 | 9:00-3:30 p.m.

Day 4 (Family Law) March 31, 2025 |9:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Day 5 (Family Law) April 2, 2025 | 9:00-3:30 p.m.

Day 6 (Family Law) April 4, 2025 | 9:00-3:30 p.m.

Day 7 (Family Law ) April 7, 2025 | 9:00-2:00 p.m.

Day 8 (Wrap Up) April 8, 2025 | 9:00-12:45 p.m.

Host or Publisher NKU: Alternative Dispute Resolution Center