Event Registration - Nebraska Mediation Association
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST
Location: Concord Mediation Center, Frederick Square, 2910 South 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68124
Registration ends on 3/17/2026
There are currently 12 spots remaining out of 12
Family Mediation Training
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates (2026) | March 24 - 27 (Tuesday - Friday) |
| Time | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CT daily (Includes 1-hour lunch break) |
| Location (In-Person) | Concord Mediation Center Frederick Square | 2910 South 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 |
Registration Information
- ▶ Registration Deadline: March 17, 2026
Cost Structure
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Required Annual Membership Fee | $55 |
| Early Registration (Training Cost)* | $850 |
| Late Registration (Training Cost)** | $900 ($850 + $50 fee) |
All trainings require active memberships with the Nebraska Mediation Association.
*Early registration closes 30 days before the start date.
**Late registration closes 7 days before training begins.*
About the Training
This advanced 30+ hour Family Mediation Training is taught over four days and an introduction period. It builds on your foundational skills to focus on the unique challenges of family conflict. The core goal is to prepare mediators to help separating families create or modify Parenting Plans due to life changes.
What You Will LearnThe curriculum implements diverse methods, including presentations, videos, and covers Nebraska's specific statutes and ethical standards. The training uses realistic role-plays for both private and joint sessions.
Curriculum Essentials
- Family Law & Court System: Overview of Nebraska family law and the court process.
- Parenting Plans & Development: Focusing on child and family development principles.
- Domestic Violence (Key Section): Techniques for screening inappropriate cases (domestic violence/child abuse) and managing power dynamics.
- Mediation process overview, emotional dynamics, and state referral resources.
- Coverage of property, finance, and child support, though the core focus is on parenting skills.
Hands-on Practice
You will participate in several simulated mediation role-plays. These sessions include personalized feedback from experienced mediators/coaches at an excellent 4:1 role-player-to-coach ratio.
Materials Included:
- ODR-approved Curriculum Manual
Who Should Attend?
Prerequisite & Attendance Requirements
Required:
**Basic Mediation Training** completed within the last five years (ODR-approved).
Approved Basic Training Providers Include:
- Nebraska Mediation Association
- University of Nebraska College of Law
- Creighton University’s Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Graduate Program / Werner Institute
- UNO (check with Lead Trainer for other instructors)
If Basic Training was Over Five Years Ago:
Applicants must demonstrate active mediation experience or continuing education. Additional coursework may be required.
For Non-Nebraska Certification:
Mediators outside Nebraska or attorneys focused on skill improvement must establish proficiency with the Lead Trainer (typically via syllabus submission and mediation experience).
Qualification & CLE Credit
- Nebraska Qualification: Completing this course meets all Nebraska Parenting Act mediator training requirements, including the mandatory family violence screening.
- CLE Credit: The course has previously qualified for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for attorneys, including ethics hours. Please contact us for the most current details.
Important Notes
- Attendees should budget mealtime carefully as training will resume promptly.
- Training events that do not meet the minimum registration requirement may be rescheduled.
