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40 Hour Family Mediation Skills Fall 2025
40-Hour Family Mediation Skills Training
Dates: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 8 am-4:15 pm, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 8am-4:15 pm,
Thursday, Oct. 2, 8 am-4:15 pm, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 8 am-4:15 pm, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 8 am-4:15 pm, Thursday, Oct. 9, 8am-4:15 pm
Location: Virtual
*Must attend all sessions for credit
Hosted by: Community Mediation Minnesota (CMM)
Presented by: Carl Arnold, J.D., Arnold Law and Mediation
Topics Include:
- Mediation Process
- Family Court Process
- Issues and Needs of Children in Co-Parenting Situations
- Screening for Domestic Violence
- Building Cultural Awareness for Mediators
- Harassment Court Issues and Role Play
“The Mediator’s Handbook” (4th edition) is a suggested (but not required) book for those attending the 40-Hour Family Mediation Training.
Amazon link (or order through your local bookstore)
Credits: Family Mediation Skills and 40-hour CLE applied for.
Tuition: $150-$1500; Scholarships available for Volunteers with one of our CDRPs.*
REGISTER BY AUG 31 AND GET $100 OFF FULL PRICE!
DEADLINE FOR ALL REGISTRATION IS SEPT 23
*Zoom link will be emailed out around a few days before the training starts.
Email ChristineLey22@gmail.com with any questions
A la Carte Sessions
Harassment Court Mediation
3 hours of training on: TBD
Learn about Harassment Court and gain experience with hypothetical Harassment Court mediation role plays with experienced coaches to guide your learning. This class will consist of one hour of instructions followed by two experiential role plays (with coaches to guide you) to build your skills.
Domestic Violence and Mediation
8 hours of training on: TBD
Gain deeper insight into Domestic Violence issues and dynamics in families. Learn from experienced professionals about how to screen for Domestic Violence and how to handle these issues in mediation. This class will include many role plays (with coaches to guide you) to help you gain skills and confidence.
Building Cultural Awareness in Family Mediation
2 hours of training on: TBD
Learn from an experienced bi-lingual attorney/mediator about cultural awareness issues that you may experience as a mediator.
Managing High Emotions/Conflict in Family Mediation
2 hours of training on: TBD
Learn from an experienced attorney/mediator about best practices for identifying and responding to high conflict mediation participants.
Volunteering with a Community Dispute Resolution organization is a challenging and generous way to serve your local community. To explore this opportunity further, please contact one of our training partners.
Community Mediation & Restorative Services
Mediation & Conflict Solutions
Mediation and Restorative Services
