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You will learn a unique mediation model that helps your clients stabilize a crisis and move towards agreement and reconciliation. IA uses a very ‘purist’ style of mediation and has used a ‘transformative mediation model’ since long before there was a name for it, which seeks to resolve the issue at hand while focusing on preserving the relationship at whatever level the parties desire, or dissolving amicably. The benefit of this style of mediation is that it 1) invites all grievances to be brought to the light, 2) allows people opportunity to be heard, 3) enables forgiveness, 4) lets the parties create their own solutions, and 5) encourages them to agree on specific resolutions that are kept in confidence by the parties and mediators. The goal is restoration.

Where: United Way Bay Area Center 1300 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, Texas 77058

When: November 13th - 16th 8:30 am to 5:30 pm daily

Cost: $800 for individuals. Student rates available with an active student id. Early Bird rates are also available if registered by Oct 12th. Group discounts are available if registering from the same organization. Registration fee must be paid in full before the first day of class. Class minimum is 6.

Trainer: Sharon Bayus, MA, LPC-S, CEO/President of IA & TMCA Distinguished Mediator

If you have any questions or for group rate information, please contact Jon Denman, Mediation and Training Project Lead at 713-222-2525 or jdenman@innovativealternatives.org.

40-hour basic mediation is a pre-requisite for this course. Must attend all four days to receive certification.