Training Regisration
Our Basic Mediation Course
CMCRI’s Mediation Training is a highly interactive 30-hour course that provides participants with the fundamentals of the mediation process which includes facilitative, transformative, evaluative, and directive. Over the course of our online classes, we’ll cover:
Conflict Theory and Styles
Role of the Mediator
Role of Confidentiality and Neutrality
Building Trust and Setting the Stage
Active Listening
Identification of Positions and Interests
Reframing and Summarizing Techniques
Setting an Agenda
Dealing with Impasse
Agreement Writing
Ethics and Standards of Practice
Mediation with Represented Parties
Conflict Theory and Styles
The training is focused on practical skill-building with many group exercises and role-plays. While this course is open to anyone, it fulfills the Rhode Island statute training requirement for mediators.
This course is also approved as CLE/CEU credit for Rhode Island attorneys and social workers. The 30-hour training is designed to qualify for RI MCLE credits. Attorneys seeking credit must apply for individual course accreditation via Appendix G within the Rhode Island Supreme Court Attorney Portal.