The Next Basic Mediation Training Course will be scheduled for Fall of 2008.

Basic Mediation Training Course

        March 7, 9, 10 &  11, 2007

Call 541 383-0187 for application

or email: director@centraloregonmediation.com

Central Oregon Mediation, a nonprofit community conflict resolution center,  is offering the 32 hour Basic Mediation Training Course.  C.O.M. provides mediation services to Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties.  The Training will be held Wednesday, March 7; Friday, March 9: Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11, 2007. ( Four 8 hour days)

              The program will be held at:

The Hospice of Redmond and Sisters – Community Room

732 SW 23rd – Redmond, OR

 8:30 am – 5: 00 pm

The class is limited to 24 participants

What is Basic Mediation Training?

This 32 hour training is a state recognized professional qualification for mediators.  You will learn communication skills, effective negotiation, mediation theory and practice from a highly skilled trainer.  Lots of interactive exercises and mediation practice will be included.  

Students will have a solid understanding of the causes of conflict;  how disputes affect lives;  mediation techniques;  the role of the mediator;  the ethics of mediation;  the “business” of mediation; cross-cultural considerations; and policies and procedures specific to Central Oregon Mediation.

Who Should Apply?  Anyone interested in learning advanced mediation skills or enhancing their career. Human resource employees, business people or persons interested in mediation and able to volunteer as a mediator for Central Oregon Mediation a minimum of 8 x per year. 

How to Apply: Call 383-0187 and we will mail you an application or log on to www.centraloregonmediation.com and  email a request. 

Fee for Training:  Enrollees able to dedicate service as a volunteer mediator to Central Oregon Mediation will receive a scholarship for the training of $275.  They will be responsible for $50 fee for training material.    A limited number of participants, not interested in volunteer positions will be offered the training for $325.