Join us for the 2025 NMA Annual Conference!
Member Pricing: $99
Non-member Pricing: $159
This year's conference will begin at 9 am and end at 4:30 pm CT. Lunch will be provided.
Zoom attendance option available! more info...
April 2025 Training 8:00a - 4:30p daily: Tues 22 • Wed 23 • Thurs 24 • Fri 25
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Basic Mediation Training includes 30 instructional and participatory hours, generally taught over four days. The training is a balance of theory and practice. It focuses on a facilitative style of mediation in which the parties are generally kept in the same room and using caucus as a tool within the process. Trainers use diverse teaching methods including classroom-style presentations, demonstration role-plays, videos, active learning exercises, and outside readings. The training 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 mediators/coaches in a 4:1 ratio.
Training Components:
Overview of conflict theory
Dealing with emotions
Mediator standards and ethics
Models of intervention for conflict situations
Communication skills and their effective use in mediation
Cross-cultural implications and bias awareness
Theory and application of interest-based mediation
Theory of interest-based negotiation and relationship to mediation
Theory of interest-based mediation and when it can be used effectively
Simulation mediation role plays
Who Should Attend — While this training satisfies the statutory requirements of the Nebraska Dispute Resolution Act and provides the foundation for those wanting to become mediators, many have taken the training to improve the development of their communication and negotiation skills. Attendees learn ways to address conflict that can be applied in both their personal and professional lives. If you find yourself assisting others in resolving issues, this training is for you! Past attendees have included HR professionals, and those working in education, law enforcement, healthcare, insurance, government, and non-profit sectors, to name just a few.
Prerequisite — None (This training is the prerequisite for advanced and specialized mediation training.)
Registration:
Includes a guided note-taking workbook and mediator quick guide reference booklet.
Is divided into two periods
Early registration begins when registration opens and ends 30 days prior to the start of training
Late registration ends 14 days prior to the start of training
Late registration includes an additional fee of $50.
Registrants are encouraged to register early!
Registration Costs:
Regularly $850 per participant.
$850 for individual, early registrants
$900 for individual, late registrants
You must be a member to attend our Mediation Training, so please "Join" before registering for training
Membership is a separate $50 fee
This Training will take place in person at Concord Mediation Center:
There is a one-hour lunch break each day.
âAttendees are encouraged to budget their mealtime carefully as training will resume promptly at the designated time.
Please note that training events not meeting the minimum registration requirement may have to be rescheduled.
