Center for
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Domestic Mediation Training
Program Goal
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This training, designed to teach participants to apply sound mediation practices and principles to resolve family disputes, meets the requirements of Maryland Rule 17-106. Participants must be familiar with basic mediation principles and have taken the Center's 40-Hour Mediation Training. Participants will learn about the specialized field of family mediation and will develop a full range of skills, techniques and strategies for this area.
Program Overview
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The contents of this training revolve around the mediation process, the mediator's role, and the understanding and application of mediation theory and practice to family disputes.
The participants will learn about the impact of divorce on families, custody and visitation, support guidelines, taxes, property, family law, and other related matters.
Training Objectives
| Knowledge: | Participants will learn about the various subjects that need to be addressed in family disputes and how to apply mediation techniques to resolve them. |
| Skills: | Participants will learn specific mediation techniques and systematic methods for utilizing them at each stage of the mediation process. |
| Abilities: | Participants will learn and understand how the family mediation model works and will learn how to apply his or her professional and personal knowledge and abilities to enhance the process. |
| Confidence: | Through practice, experience, knowledge, and positive feedback, the participants will acquire the confidence to utilize their mediation skills in family disputes. |
| Growth: | Participants will experience personal and professional growth. |
The Training Includes ....
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Short Lectures - brief oral presentations used as precursor to an exercise, a group discussion or a role play.
Exercises - short experiential activities designed to focus on specific skills or to realize specific personal characteristics.
Role Plays - simulated scenarios devised for leaning and practicing mediation techniques.
Group Discussions - an exchange of ideas, experiences, or an analysis of a topic, exercise or role play.
A Training Manual - for delineation of the mediation process and mediation techniques.
Certificate of Completion - will be provided to those who complete the 20-hour training.