Dates: June 9-11, 2027 & June 18-19, 2027

Time 9:00am - 6:00pm ​

ABOUT: The first 28-hour mediarion training focuses on an understanding of the mediaiton process, communication skills, agreement writing, and mediation ethics,  Mediation skills are taught in a highly interactive format through short lectures, group discussion, focused exercises and coached role play.  The training meets general mediation trainining requirements with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR). In addition , the training is approved for Continuing Legal Education (CLE'S) hours (28 hours regular including 3 hours of ethics) with the Georgia State Bar.  

The 12-Hour practicum will build upon the skills introduced during the General Civil Mediation Training.  It provides an oppotunity for you to observe, reflect on and discuss the practice of mediation. The practicum may be taken in lieu of 5 real cases obeservations with an experienced mediator in mediaiton for the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR) for egistration purposes.  

Cost:

General Public: $1400.00

USG Employees: $1200.00  

Deadline to register: June 2, 2027  

Trainers: 

Amanda Reinke, Ph.D. / Mediator / Trainer  

Ellen Lahtinen, MPA, Program Manager for the Center for Conflict Management / Mediator / Trainer/ Conflict Coach  

Cancellation Policy: Full Refund before May 26, 2027. An administrative fee of $300.00: May 26-June 2, 2027.  No refund after June 2, 2027.

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