Sep 2, 2010

ACR Annual Conference: Pre-Mediation Conferences in Eldercare and Related Family Mediation - Providing a Fair and Effective Process

Chicago Ill.Hyatt Regency

Eldercare, adult guardianship and related family mediations work with multiple parties, complex relationships, family dynamics, and questions of individual capacity. We will explore the use of premediation individual meetings with the parties as a means of structuring the mediation session and assuring a fair process. Topics such as protecting individual rights, self-determination, maintaining mediator neutrality, the role of attorneys, advocates, extended family, care providers, and agency personnel will be discussed. Workshop at the ACR 2010 Annual Conference with Susan Butterwick, Zena Zumeta and Karen Largent.

Sep 3, 2010

ACR Annual Conference: Case Wisdom from Practitioners Who Have Been Around the Block - What Can We Learn from Challenging Cases and Rewarding Cases?

Chicago Ill.Hyatt Regency

The next best thing to being mentored by wise experienced mediators is hearing them discuss their work. Come hear three outstanding practitioners - Peter Adler, Homer LaRue and Zena Zumeta - describe their most challenging cases and their most rewarding cases. Participate in discussions about lessons they have earned, and share your own case wisdom with others. Learn what case wisdom may have to tell us about the deeper purpose and meaning of our field. Session at the ACR 2010 Annual Conference organized by Rachel Wohl.

Sep 3, 2010

ACR Annual Conference: Mediation and Collaborative Law - How Collaborative Law Changed My Mediation Practice for the Better

Chicago Ill.

Collaborative Law is often considered in competition with family mediation. Some practitioners believe that collaborative law undermines mediation, or that lawyers practice it in order to undercut mediation practice. Zena Zumeta has found that the approaches of collaborative law have improved her domestic relations mediation practice, and have made it more inviting to lawyers. Zena will share her practices in this workshop, and discuss how to improve relations with lawyers and other professionals. Workshop at the ACR 2010 Annual Conference with Zena Zumeta.

Sep 20 - 21, 2010

2-Day Advanced Training in Elder Mediation

Lansing Mich.State Bar of Michigan, Michael Franck Building, 306 Townsend St.

This training focuses on Adult Guardianship and Family Caregiver Mediation. Learn the differences between other types of mediation and elder mediation. In this training, we will focus on the mediator's responsibility toward inclusion of the older person's voice in the mediation and techniques for working in multiparty family mediations. At the conclusion of the training, you will be prepared to organize and perform elder mediations. Zena Zumeta and Susan Butterwick are the trainers for this class. The cost is $425. Discounted rate of $395 if registration received prior to August 23, 2010. Social Work CEU's available. 4 Professionalism Credits approved. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days. Registration and continental breakfast on September 20, 8:30-9:00.

Contact: Mediation Training and Consultation Institute, info@learn2mediate.com, (800) 535-1155 or (734) 663-1155

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Sep 23 - 25, 2010

Making it Work: Negotiating in the Collaborative Setting

Troy Mich.Double Tree Hotel

Zena Zumeta and Tom Darnton have designed a 2 1/2 day training program designed to equip Collaborative professionals with the knowledge base and skills to negotiate effectively and comfortably as part of a Collaborative team. This training will include theory, technique, tools, and practice sessions for all members of the team. The training begins at 6 p.m. on Thursday and continues with full-day sessions on Friday and Saturday. Sponsored by Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan.

Contact: admin@collaborativepracticemi.org

Nov 18 - 20, 2010

2 1/2-Day Advanced Training in Elder Mediation

Chicago Ill.Center for Conflict Resolution, 11 E. Adams St., Suite 500

This training focuses on Adult Guardianship and Family Caregiver Mediation. Learn the differences between other types of mediation and elder mediation. In this training, we will focus on the mediator's responsibility toward inclusion of the older person's voice in the mediation and techniques for working in multiparty family mediations. At the conclusion of the training, you will be prepared to organize and perform elder mediations. Zena Zumeta and Susan Butterwick are the trainers for this class. The cost is $525. Discounted rate of $495 if registration received prior to October 18, 2010. 12 MCLE credits approved. There will be an additional $15 charge for MCLE credits. Social Work CEU's available. 4 Professionalism Credits approved. 4-8 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Contact: Mediation Training and Consultation Institute, info@learn2mediate.com, (800) 535-1155 or (734) 663-1155

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