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Divorce Mediation Training, Services & Resources
For Divorcing Spouses, Attorneys, Mental Health Professionals, University Psychology Degree Programs, Social Work Degree Programs, Professional Counseling Degree Programs, Continuing Education Programs, and U.S. Family Courts.
Mediation Training
Divorce Mediation Certificate Program
Training Mediators Nationwide Since 2010
Training for Professionals: The Divorce Mediation Certificate Program will teach you everything you need to know to begin work as a Divorce Mediator immediately upon Certification. More than just the basics of divorce mediation, this comprehensive, post graduate level program will teach you everything about handling a divorce mediation case from the time your clients call to schedule an appointment to the time they leave your office with a complete agreement on all of the terms of their divorce.
Linear, step-by-step instruction from top tier faculty, and all of the tools you will need to be an effective mediator, will leave you feeling confident about helping divorcing spouses resolve conflict and end their marriage in a positive, healthy manner, avoiding the acrimony that accompanies divorce court proceedings.
Training for Spouses: We offer a self-paced on-demand training program for spouses who are on the path to divorce. This program is designed to take the fear and hostility and expense out of the divorce process, so that spouses can focus on making their best decisions on how to parent and raise their children, and divide their assets and liabilities in a manner that each finds fair and equitable, for a tiny fraction of what it typically costs when using the process of divorce litigation.
The program provides a step-by-step process and tools that are easy to understand, which takes the mystery out of the process of divorce, allowing spouses to reach agreement on all of the issues that must be addressed when ending a marriage relationship.
Training for Graduate Schools and Professional Organizations: We partner with organizations to bring quality mediation programs to psychology and social work graduate schools, legal organizations and professional groups seeking membership training. The Divorce Mediation Certificate Program may be presented as a continuing education program, our One-day Introduction to Divorce Mediation Program may be offered to professionals who work with divorcing spouses in a counselling capacity to better assist clientele in what they nee to do in order to have an uncontested divorce, and we are able to customized shorter training events for groups that are seeking new and engaging training opportunities to add to memberships. Let's schedule a meeting to discuss how we can bring Divorce Mediation Training to your Graduate School or Professional Organization!
Mediation Services
Many spouses who are unhappy in their marriage relationships fear the thought of what their lives might be if they divorce. It is common to feel fear about where you will live, what will happen to your children and your relationships with your children, and how you will be able to afford living on your own, among other things. These fears are generally caused by media and gossip about "bad divorces", coupled with the unnecessary complexity and conflict spawned by court litigation and aggressive divorce lawyers. But all of this is easy to avoid.
When spouses divorce, they are required to address a number of issues upon which they need to make decisions or reach agreements. Depending upon your circumstance, there will be somewhere between 20-25 issues that you need to address. We will walk you through each issue, in a session, or series of sessions, each of which lasts one hour.
You and your spouse are free to make your own decisions about the terms by which you will agree to end your marriage relationship. Most divorcing spouses do not need lawyers to fight with their spouses or courts to make decisions for them, which is why mediation has overtaken litigation as the preferred way to obtain a divorce.
We don't hear much about mediated and amicably resolved divorce cases because, frankly, these cases are not exciting to talk about. Nobody wants to hear about easily resolved, peaceful, what we might call "good divorces". Those divorce stories are boring to talk about. Yet you should know that good divorce experiences certainly exist and make up the majority of cases.
If you'd like our assistance in working out all of the issues you need to address in order to have an uncontested divorce, we are happy to help! You can schedule an initial meeting by clicking the link below. We will spend a bit of time during the first session explaining the process in more detail, to be sure that you are ready to use the mediation process to put your divorce agreement together. If after this, you do not feel that mediation is right for you, we will refund your session fee, no questions asked.
Mediation Resources
This book provides readers with information about reaching and writing divorce mediation agreements. It is based upon decades of work the author has performed with novice and experienced mediators, and with spouses seeking to end their marriage relationship.
All divorces are considered contested until all of the issues that courts require agreement on are resolved. Readers will learn what the author has taught thousands of mediators across the United States, which is how to assist divorcing spouses in reaching agreement on all of these issues, and how to put those agreements in writing.
Readers will benefit from the detailed discussion about each of the issues that all divorce courts require be resolved in order to grant an uncontested divorce. Examples of complete, written Memoranda of Understanding are provided for use as templates.
This straightforward, no nonsense guide for divorcing spouses and their advisors provides a comprehensive approach to discussing and reaching agreement on all of the issues that divorcing spouses need to address in order to get an uncontested divorce. It presents a simple, linear process that anyone can understand and follow, and removes the confusion and inherent conflict of divorce litigation involving lawyers.
This book comes with the valuable tools that are used by CRT and all of its graduates who have been certified by CRT to work with spouses in creating divorce agreements in a cooperative, positive way.
Divorce Mediation Certificate Program: Curriculum
Day 1 [Sessions 1 & 2]
Foundation & Process
Starting with an understanding of what Mediation is and isn't, participants learn every step of the Mediation Process and how to guide Divorce Mediation clients toward fair and equitable agreements.
Day 2 [Sessions 3 & 4]
Essential Skills & Issues
Participants learn the essential skills and fundamental principles of highly effective mediators, and how to address every issue that clients must come to agreements on to be granted an uncontested divorce.
Day 3 [Sessions 5 & 6]
Agreements & Application
Participants learn, step by step, how to take agreements reached in mediation and write Memoranda of Understanding for their clients, applying all they've learned in exercises and assignments.
Day 4 [Sessions 7 & 8]
Psychology & Planning
Participants finish the course by learning more about the psychology, ethics, and legal aspects of Mediation and how to prepare for and plan to add mediation to an existing practice or to start a mediation business.
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Flexible Learning Formats: On-Site, Virtual, and Self-Paced Options
On-Site Workshops
Our On-site Option is available for both the 4-Day immersive Divorce Mediation Certificate Program and the 6-Hour Introduction to Divorce Mediation Workshop. The On-site format offers an immersive, four-day learning experience that earns participants a Certificate in Divorce Mediation, or a comprehensive Introduction to Divorce Mediation in an immersive one-day workshop.
This format takes place in a training room with live instructors. It provides participants with direct access to experienced instructors and the opportunity to engage in interactive workshops and role-playing scenarios.
This format allows for real-time feedback, networking with peers, and hands-on practice in a supportive setting. This option is ideal for those who prefer a structured classroom environment and direct interaction with experts and fellow attendees.
Online Live Workshops
Our Online Live Option is available for both the 4-Day immersive Divorce Mediation Certificate Program and the 6-Hour Introduction to Divorce Mediation Workshop. This format provides an accessible and flexible training alternative, allowing participants to attend from anywhere in the world.
Through eight, four-hour weekly sessions in the Certificate Program or one six-hour session in the Introduction to Mediation Workshop, participants interact with instructors and peers in real time.
The online live format provides the same practical tools and strategies, materials, and online assessments offered by the on-site live learning option. It is perfect for those who need flexibility to balance their training with other professional and personal commitments while still receiving comprehensive instruction and support.
On Demand/Self-Paced
Our self-paced Divorce Mediation Programs offer the same comprehensive learning experiences as our on-site live and online live programs offer, but with even more flexibility. Participants are able to work through the program on their own schedule and at their own pace.
Through a series of video and reading lessons, the same valuable skills and tools are made available to those who choose this flexible format. Lessons can be viewed, reviewed and revisited at anytime during the Program.
Participants receive feedback and access to experienced instructors and to peers engaged in the same self-paced learning format on our platform.
If you are a University, Divorce Resource Organization, Bar Association, Family Court or other organization that would like to partner with us in bringing one or both Divorce Mediation Programs to your students, professionals or membership, please schedule a quick call or meeting with us to discuss details of the options we are able to provide, by clicking here.
This Divorce Mediation Certificate Program is an accredited, intensive post-graduate level program that is approved for 35 Continuing Education Credits.
As a CRT-Certified Divorce Mediator, you will join a select group of mediators who are able to mediate divorce cases in any state within the United States. No other training program offers this advantage.
No additional certifications or supervisory sessions are required. Simply complete your course, earn your certificate, and begin mediating with confidence.
Divorce Mediation Certificate Program Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program participants will be able to:
Describe what divorce mediation is and define the role of divorce mediator.
Distinguish mediation from other forms of conflict resolution.
Determine when divorce mediation is, and is not, appropriate for divorcing couples.
List the three principles that guide successful mediators in helping clients reach agreement on the issues that need to be resolved in divorce.
Guide divorcing spouses in the creation of a parenting plan with a view toward the best interest of the children of the family.
Utilize techniques for minimizing, avoiding, and breaking impasse.
Write Memoranda of Understanding on behalf of divorce mediation clients.
Assist clients in resolving deadlocks and disagreements through conciliation, empathy and cooperation.
Describe best practices to guard against legal liability and how to avoid conflicts of interest and thereby professional malfeasance.
Plan when and how to introduce legal, financial, mental health and other professionals to divorce mediation clients when such expertise is needed.
Mediate all aspects of a divorce case from beginning to end, using experts as resources when necessary.
Mediate a divorce case with confidence from beginning to end in any state in the United States.
Divorce Mediation Accreditation & Costs
Continuing Education Credits
The Divorce Mediation Certificate Program provides 35 Professional Development Credits for Continuing Education Credits for psychologists and other mental health professionals.
The Introduction to Divorce Mediation Workshop is approved for 16 Continuing Education Credits for psychologists and other mental health professionals.
Tuition for Workshops
The tax-deductible tuition for the Immersive 4-Day Divorce Mediation Certificate Program is $995. The 1-day Introduction to Divorce Mediation Live workshop for individuals is $295. Organizations should contact us directly for fees as these will depend upon number of attendees per Program.
The Certificate Program includes all of the necessary materials for the Workshop, plus:
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A Divorce Mediation Certificate suitable for framing
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Resources and tools for handling cases
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Forms, templates, and a business model to help workshop graduates effectively handle Divorce Mediation cases.
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