B13 – CAUTION! Unwary Mediators Are Vulnerable to Grievances – Eric Dunlap (2.1 CME Credits Ethics)
Price range: $15.00 through $18.00Each year numerous mediation participants file grievances against certified mediators. Although many grievances never result in sanctions against the mediator, the filing of a grievance leads to unwanted stress, costs, and disruption for a mediator. This interactive presentation will review scenarios that resulted in a grievance against a mediator and will also discuss ways to reduce the possibility of a mediation participant filing a grievance.
C01 – 10 Ways A Mediation Can Go Wrong, Mistakes & Missteps From the Trenches – J.C. O’Steen & Jason O’Steen (2.1 CME Credits General)
Price range: $15.00 through $18.00The presentation outlines and explores ten common mistakes new, and not so new mediators make during mediation. It is based on real life experiences of two full-time mediators who are also father and son. The object of this presentation is to explore examples of things mediators do that hinder the mediation process and keep parties from reaching a resolution.
C02 – Can’t We All Just Get Along? Mediating Condo and HOA Disputes – Joy Ewertz (2.1 CME Credits General)
Price range: $15.00 through $18.00The Florida laws regulating Condominium and Homeowner Associations are vast, complicated and confusing. Throw in personal emotions, conflicting views and a vendetta or two and you have a recipe for huge disputes! In this session the participants will learn the basics of Florida Statutes Chapter 720 and 718 (Homeowner and Condominium Laws), who the participants are, what the most common disputes are and how to find are solution.
C03 – Diversity: Delights & Downfalls – Sharon O’Day and Cynthia Barry (2.1 CME Credits Cultural/Diversity Awareness)
Price range: $15.00 through $18.00Every individual participating in mediation comes to the table with their own perceptions about their "position" and the "position" of every other person at the table. These perceptions can be based upon a variety of factors: the participant's gender, culture, or age among them. Mediators should not ignore this fact in both themselves and participants. This session will explore how a mediator can work to ensure the integrity of the process and promote the goals of mediation concentrating on gender and age considerations.
C04 – Domestic Violence Training for Court Mediators – Mike DeLong (2.1 CME Credits Domestic Violence)
Price range: $15.00 through $18.00This course, conducted by a retired 30+ year law enforcement veteran, will include an up-to-date review of Florida Court Injunctions and Protective Orders for Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking. The course will include a review of Florida Statute 741.28 as it pertains to Domestic Violence and Florida Statute 784.046 as it pertains to Dating Violence and Stalking.
C07 – NLP Tools for Mediators: Understanding the Language Patterns of Parties in Mediation – Liz Becker and Jason Schneider (2.1 CME Credits General)
Price range: $15.00 through $18.00Throughout the mediation process effective communication is essential. In this workshop, the presenters will seek to expand participant’s understanding of themselves and the communication patterns of others. Based on the success of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) in improving negotiations and minimizing conflict, this workshop will teach participants important tools and techniques to enhance their abilities as successful mediators.
C09 – The Business of a Mediation Practice – Stephen C. Sawicki (2.1 CME Credits General)
Price range: $15.00 through $18.00This session will explore the business strategy and structures of a successful mediation practice whether as a sole practitioner, member of a mediation group, or within a law firm. This will include discussion of how to establish rates and billing for various aspects of mediation time. What role marketing plays in achieving greater exposure for your business and whether social media promotes those objectives will also be explored.
C10 – Under the Microscope: Florida’s Mediation Training Standards – Kimberly Kosch (2.1 CME Credits Train the Trainer)
Price range: $15.00 through $18.00This workshop session will provide in depth overview of the Mediation Training Standards and Procedures including the responsibilities of providers of certified mediation training programs. Information on the variable routes to primary trainer and provider status will also be highlighted. This workshop is intended for those who are currently providing certified mediation training and those who wish to.
D02 – Domestic Violence and Mediation: The Elephant in the Room – Susan Marvin (2.1 CME Credits Domestic Violence)
Price range: $15.00 through $18.00This interactive workshop will provide an intermediate to advanced level of information about what constitutes domestic violence; factors to consider in deciding whether a case is appropriate for mediation; how a mediator may recognize domestic violence in mediation from the time the mediator accepts the case until mediation is completed; which of the Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators the mediator particularly needs to be aware of and may need to apply during the mediation; how to protect the mediation process, parties and participants by applying the rules; and provide the presentation attendees with scenarios to discuss in small groups.
D03 – Mediation With Veterans After the War (Iraq & Afghanistan) – Marc Garcia (2.1 CME Credits General)
Price range: $15.00 through $18.00After the long and prolonged wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, trained Mediators are needed to work with Veterans, their families, employers and others to figure out their own solutions. This presentation will introduce mediators to the issues and concerns often confronted by veterans.
D04 – Navigating Once Familiar Waters When the Charts Have Changed: People Skills and Ethical Considerations In a Changing ADR World – Jim Williams and Sandra Clemons (2.1 CME Credits Ethics)
Price range: $15.00 through $18.00This session visits several common dilemmas facing the ADR professional. How one might enhance the 'people skills' and ethical acumen necessary to assist intensely conflicted parties in new applications (i.e. managed mediation programs). Students will participate in role play, lecture and 'Q&A' to further enhance their skill set in both traditional and modified ADR scenarios (managed mediation programs).
D06 – Resolving Conflict with Peer Mediation – Michelle Boudreaux (2.1 CME Credits General)
Price range: $15.00 through $18.00An introductory presentation to familiarize participants with the Peer Mediation model and encourage participants to become Peer Mediator Coaches. This presentation is designed to present the elements of a fully-operational and sustainable ADR program to address school conflicts.