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What does your training cover?

We emphasize mediation skills. You will have many opportunities to learn basic mediation skills, see them in action, and then practice them yourself in role playing scenarios. You will receive constructive feedback and encouragement in how to develop and use your own strengths.

What is unique about your divorce mediation training?

The three of us have been full time divorce mediators since the early 1980s. We have been training divorce mediators since 1989. We share over 60 years of mediation experience and help you realize the potential of your own background and skills.

How does your training help me become a mediator?

This 5-day training accelerates your entry into the mediation field. You will receive a divorce mediation manual which will be quite useful as you evolve your own mediation practice. We provide suggestions and guidance in what to do after the training. In addition we include a list of hundreds of people who have already taken this training.

Can I take part of the course now and part at a later date?

Individual training groups are small. Members develop a deep sense of trust and cohesion that supports a level of participation and learning far beyond a more casual grouping. When one person has to miss part of a day, it affects the entire class. We recognize how powerfully your experience and learning process contributes to that of the entire class, which is why we prefer not to offer the option of splitting your attendance between sessions.

Is there a need or market for more divorce mediators?

Yes. Assuming that one third of the approximately 21,000 couples who divorce each year in Massachusetts have a desire to reach an agreement in a cooperative and inexpensive manner, you have potentially 7,000 couples looking for you.

Will I be certified after this training?

Upon receiving a certificate of completion from DMTA for this training, you will be able to apply the 40 class hours towards the requirements of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation and the National Association for Conflict Resolution for official certification.