Masterclass – Motivating Behaviour Change

Scottish Mediation 18 York Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Masterclass - Motivating Behaviour Change - Techniques for Mediators from Addiction Therapy This workshop run by Jeremy Scuse (Catalyst Mediation - please see biography below) will consider the techniques successfully used by experts in the UK and US to change some of the most ingrained negative behaviour – addictions. Motivational Interviewing (MI) has many similarities […]

Equality and Diversity in Mediation – Edinburgh Session

Scottish Mediation 18 York Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The CPD sessions will be run by Amanda Heenan and Sam Tedcastle (see biogs below) and will consider Equality and Diversity in Mediation. The key objectives of the session are to: build shared understanding and definitions consider access and inclusion to mediation; what are the barriers and how do we address them? consider non-western conflict […]

Equality and Diversity in Mediation – Glasgow Session

SCVO Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street,, Glasgow, United Kingdom

The CPD sessions will be run by Amanda Heenan and Sam Tedcastle (see biogs below) and will consider Equality and Diversity in Mediation. The key objectives of the session are to: build shared understanding and definitions consider access and inclusion to mediation; what are the barriers and how do we address them? consider non-western conflict […]

Equality and Diversity in Mediation – Aberdeen Session

Empire House 117 Grandholm Drive, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

The CPD sessions will be run by Amanda Heenan and Sam Tedcastle (see biogs below) and will consider Equality and Diversity in Mediation. The key objectives of the session are to: build shared understanding and definitions consider access and inclusion to mediation; what are the barriers and how do we address them? consider non-western conflict […]

Mediate 2017 Conference – Understanding the Dynamics

Renfield St Stephens Centre 260 Bath Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

The event is a must for anyone interested in mediation and better conflict resolution. This year’s conference theme is ‘Understanding the Dynamics’. This will allow us to explore Internal and external dynamics affecting what happens in mediation; The organisational dynamics that affect mediation; The policy dynamics that impact on mediation; The power dynamics and how […]

OPEN SEMINAR – Mediation – Two Sides of a Coin.

Norton Park Conference Centre 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh

Hosted by Cyrenians' Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR) and Scottish Mediation, the FREE seminar will focus on the sharing of good practice from homelessness mediation and shine a light on the great work being done across Scotland to reduce and prevent homelessness using mediation and the skills of mediation. For more information and to […]

Shuttle Mediation CPD – Edinburgh

Scottish Mediation 18 York Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Scottish Mediation and Scottish Community Mediation Centre are delighted to be working in partnership to offer this CPD which will facilitated by Ian McDonough (see biography below). Shuttle mediation has often been eclipsed by the more familiar technique of face to face mediation. Despite this, it continues to be a widely-used process in the resolution of […]

Masterclass in GDPR and Information Governance

Scottish Mediation 18 York Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

GDPR (the General Data Protection Regulations) will be implemented on 25 May 2018. This half-day workshop is designed to provide a sound understanding of the detail and impact of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), where that builds on data protection and what you need to consider to become GDPR compliant. Based on practical experience […]

Shuttle Mediation CPD – Glasgow

Anderson Strathern Glasgow George House, 50 George Square, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Scottish Mediation and Scottish Community Mediation Centre are delighted to be working in partnership to offer this CPD which will facilitated by Ian McDonough (see biography below). Shuttle mediation has often been eclipsed by the more familiar technique of face to face mediation. Despite this, it continues to be a widely-used process in the resolution of […]

Shuttle Mediation CPD – Aberdeen

Avenue Belgrave House, 7 Belgrave Terrace, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Scottish Mediation and Scottish Community Mediation Centre are delighted to be working in partnership to offer this CPD which will facilitated by Ian McDonough (see biography below). Shuttle mediation has often been eclipsed by the more familiar technique of face to face mediation. Despite this, it continues to be a widely-used process in the resolution of […]

Impasse in Mediation – 23rd October 2018 CPD, Edinburgh

Scottish Mediation 18 York Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

This interactive session facilitated by Jeremy Scuse (Catalyst Mediation, please see biography below), will explore why impasse occurs and consider a range of techniques for dealing with impasse in a mediation session. Mediators will receive notes on the topic before the session, and will be given the opportunity to reflect on their own experiences of […]

Impasse in Mediation – 26th October 2018 CPD, Glasgow

SCVO Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street,, Glasgow, United Kingdom

This interactive session facilitated by Jeremy Scuse (Catalyst Mediation, please see biography below) will explore why impasse occurs and consider a range of techniques for dealing with impasse in a mediation session. Mediators will receive notes on the topic before the session, and will be given the opportunity to reflect on their own experiences of […]

Mediate 2018 Conference – Widening the Scope

Norton Park 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, GB

This year’s conference theme is ‘Widening the Scope’. The conference will look at the current scope of mediation. Where is it being used and how is it making an impact? It will look at mediation in action and the different skills being applied in different circumstances. It will also look to the future and, using […]

Peer Mediation Training 4 Trainers Course

Scottish Mediation 18 York Pl, Edinburgh, Midlothian, GB

Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th November 2018, 10am - 4pm This two-day training, facilitated by our Peer Mediation Co-ordinator (Sarah Welsh, see biography below) would be an appropriate course for experienced family and community mediators, experienced youth and community workers and also teachers and school support workers (primary and secondary) who are motivated to work […]

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Peer Mediation – Training for Trainers

Scottish Mediation 18 York Pl, Edinburgh, Midlothian, GB

This one-day training, facilitated by our Peer Mediation Co-ordinator (Sarah Welsh) and our Training and Practice Project Officer (Amanda Rigby-Greenhaugh) would be an appropriate course for experienced family and community mediators, experienced youth and community workers and also teachers and school support workers (primary and secondary) who are motivated to work with young people in this field. […]

Mental Health in Mediation CPD – EDINBURGH

Scottish Mediation 18 York Pl, Edinburgh, Midlothian, GB

People in conflict often experience difficulties with mental health including anxiety and depression and often conflict can be particularly difficult if it affects thoughts and behaviours. These interactive CPD sessions facilitated by family mediator Alison Ebbitt will explore the impact of conflict on Mental Health and how we can help to support and engage people in mediation. For more information […]

Mental Health in Mediation CPD – GLASGOW

Anderson Strathern Glasgow George House, 50 George Square, Glasgow, United Kingdom

People in conflict often experience difficulties with mental health including anxiety and depression and often conflict can be particularly difficult if it affects thoughts and behaviours. These interactive CPD sessions facilitated by family mediator Alison Ebbitt will explore the impact of conflict on Mental Health and how we can help to support and engage people in mediation. For more information […]

Confidentiality in Mediation CPD (Edinburgh)

Scottish Mediation 18 York Pl, Edinburgh, Midlothian, GB

This 3 hour interactive workshop facilitated by Andrew Boyd (see biography below) will consider what confidentiality means to mediators and their clients, what part it plays in the mediation session, in agreements and post session. Mediators will be invited to explore their own issues regarding confidentiality and have the opportunity to share and discuss how it […]

Workplace & Employment Initiative Group

Scottish Mediation 18 York Pl, Edinburgh, Midlothian, GB

We are delighted to announce the next meeting of the Scottish Mediation WEIG (Workplace & Employment Initiative Group) on Thursday 10th October 2019. Meetings are kindly hosted at the SM offices at 18 York Place Edinburgh, and the main meeting runs from 14.00 - 16.00, and count as part of our CPD. There is usually a […]

Confidentiality in Mediation CPD (Glasgow)

SCVO Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street,, Glasgow, United Kingdom

This 3 hour interactive workshop facilitated by Andrew Boyd (see biography below) will consider what confidentiality means to mediators and their clients, what part it plays in the mediation session, in agreements and post session. Mediators will be invited to explore their own issues regarding confidentiality and have the opportunity to share and discuss how it […]

Mediate 2019 – The Words We Use

Norton Park Conference Centre 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh

This year’s conference theme is ‘The Words We Use’. The conference will look at the how language impacts on people engagement with mediation, how the language we use in mediation impacts on those involved and allow discussion on the response mediators might make to this. For more information and booking please click HERE

Dig Deep – Self Reflective Practice Masterclass

Scottish Mediation 18 York Pl, Edinburgh, Midlothian, GB

This interactive workshop facilitated by Alison Ebbitt and Charlie Irvine (see biographies below) is an opportunity for practitioners to reflect at a deeper level about how your work impacts on you in both the short and longer term. This event is suitable for new and experienced mediators in any mediation discipline. Alison Ebbitt Alison has extensive […]

Not So Simple: Mediation in Simple Procedure

University of Strathclyde Scottish Universities Insight Institute, Collins Building, Richmond Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Join Strathclyde Mediation Clinic for a live, interactive demo, providing a rare glimpse of mediators at work. Now that ADR is embedded in the rules of court it is important that legal practitioners and the judiciary have a clear picture of what takes place in mediation. This evening CPD session will: • showcase skills and […]

Peer Mediation Training for Trainers Course March 2020

Scottish Mediation 18 York Pl, Edinburgh, Midlothian, GB

This one-day training, facilitated by our Peer Mediation Co-ordinator Sarah Welsh (see biography below) along with another experienced trainer, would be an appropriate course for mediators, youth and community workers and also teachers and school support workers (primary and secondary) who are motivated to work with young people in this field. No previous experience of […]

ALA & Scottish Land Commission – Mediation in the Tenant Farming Sector

Scottish Natural Heritage Battleby, Redgorton, Perth, United Kingdom

This event has been postponed. It is hoped to run it later in the year.Details will be published when available. The Scottish Land Commission and the Agricultural Law Association, in association with Scottish Mediation, invite you to a unique training event: a mock mediation to try to resolve a waygoing from an agricultural holding. The […]

Mediator Catch Up on Zoom – Scottish Mediation Members Only

This Zoom session is for Scottish Mediation members only. Meeting Outline. 1 ) Welcome and Updates from Scottish Mediation 2 ) Reflecting on Covid 19,social distancing and the impact on mediation practice  - small group discussions 3 ) Groups feedback to whole meeting 4) Questions, comments and observations 5 ) Next steps

Mediating Online – An Online CPD Workshop facilitated by Rachel Weiss

Join us to discuss the pros and cons of facilitating mediations online, and learn some practical tips. Our focus will be on synchronous, live video mediations. This workshop will cover: • The ICODR (International Council for Online Dispute Resolution) Video Mediation Guidelines • Psychological points: how to build rapport and trust online, disinhibition, how to […]

Consultation on Practice Standards – Event for Scottish Mediation Members Only

Consultation on Practice Standards Thursday 14th May 1-2pm   We would like to invite you to  this 1 hour meeting  where we will share our thoughts on proposed changes to practice standards for Scottish Mediation Registered Practitioners  and hear your comments on these proposals.  If you would like to take part in this discussion please sign […]

Mediator Catch Up – Members Only Event

We would like to invite our members to a mediator catch up session on Tuesday 19th May to meet up with fellow mediators and share experiences and best practice - the meeting will last between 1-1.5 hours depending on numbers attending and discussions on the day. If you would like to join the meeting please […]

Workplace and Employment Initiative Group (WEIG) Meeting – Members Only

Workplace and Employment Initiative Group (WEIG) Meeting ** by zoom ** *pls advise if you wish to participate so you can be sent the link* Monday 8 June 2020 1400 – Agenda Chair’s welcome Volunteer please for notes! Speaker: Gordon McKinlay: Renfrewshire Council, “Leaders in the public sector – what is their perspective on dealing with grievances and […]

Virtual Mediation During COVID-19

Many organisations use mediation to help to resolve workplace disputes before they escalate to something more serious. Conflicting parties would normally sit with a trained, neutral mediator to work out a way forward, however in a Covid-19 world, mediation has had to move online. This session will cover how mediation works, how online mediation is […]

Forgiveness – The Art of Letting Go

Training will take place on both Tuesday 18th August AND Tuesday 25th August from 3pm – 6pm on both dates, 6 hours total. Participants must be able to attend both sessions. Mediators are routinely confronted with clients enmeshed in difficult conflict. Rarely is the topic of forgiveness discussed, yet forgiveness offers an important pathway for […]

Peer Mediation Training for Trainers Online 25th and 27th August 2020

This online Training for Trainers course taking place over two sessions (2 hours each session) and will enable participants to deliver peer mediation training to children and young people aged 10 to 16 years. It will provide tools and techniques that will equip participants to feel confident in training and supporting young people as peer […]

Peer Mediation Training for Trainers Online 22nd and 29th September 2020

This online Training for Trainers course taking place over two sessions (2 hours each session) and will enable participants to deliver peer mediation training to children and young people aged 10 to 16 years. It will provide tools and techniques that will equip participants to feel confident in training and supporting young people as peer […]

Apology In Mediation CPD Online, Thursday 15th October, 10am – 1pm

It has been said that the act of apology is one of the core reparative opportunities in damaged relationships. This 3 hour interactive workshop facilitated by Carolyn Hirst (see biography below) will explore the part that an apology can play in righting perceived wrongs and restoring relations.Questions to be considered include: What is an apology? […]

Apology In Mediation CPD Online, Tuesday 27th October, 1pm – 4pm

It has been said that the act of apology is one of the core reparative opportunities in damaged relationships. This 3 hour interactive workshop facilitated by Carolyn Hirst (see biography below) will explore the part that an apology can play in righting perceived wrongs and restoring relations.Questions to be considered include: What is an apology? […]

Peer Mediation Training for Trainers Course – November 2020

This online Training for Trainers course taking place over two sessions (2 hours each session) and will enable participants to deliver peer mediation training to children and young people aged 10 to 16 years. It will provide tools and techniques that will equip participants to feel confident in training and supporting young people as peer […]

Mediate 2020

Taking place over 2 days on the 16th and 17th November, our theme for the conference is shaping the future. On our first day we will look at the future of online dispute resolution drawing on experiences of the courts in the USA. We’ll also look at how our own Covid-19 Mediation Service and our […]

Stand By Your Client – Podcast for Lawyers Who Want to Know More About Mediation

Mediators from Morton Fraser, David Hossack and Laura McKenna are providing a new series of podcast for lawyers who want to know more about how to get the best from mediation so that it can be used to resolve clients' disputes more effectively. They are also running free training sessions for lawyers on the topics […]

Workplace Employment Initiative Group (Members Only)

Please note this event is for members only 1330: Group business session: Chair’s welcome Volunteer for notes: ….. SM Chair / Director - short updates Updates and check in from Group Request from Catriona MacCallum re help with Dissertation Update on next WEIG meeting 1400: 15 minute break 1415 Complaints double-session meeting - intro 1415 Rachel’s […]

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Free Practice Standards Online Update – Members Only

A short presentation followed by a Q&A. The presentation will be led by Heather Zajac our new Project Officer Training and Practice. From the 1st April 2021 all mediators, when renewing practitioner status, will be required to provide information that they have met the new revised standards. The changes are to maintain and improve standards […]

Learning by Doing: The First UK Mediation Clinic Conference Hosted by University of Strathclyde Mediation Clinic

Though still rare the UK, mediation clinics hold the promise of combining academic learning and practical action for the community. Strathclyde Mediation Clinic started with a single case in 2011, and now provides small claims mediation in nearly half of Scotland’s courts. This online conference, hosted by University of Strathclyde, will be the first to […]

Mandatory Mediation in Ontario, Canada: Popular 20 Years On

Nearly 20 years ago, mediation became a required step in most civil litigation proceedings in three major Ontario cities. It was then shown to decrease time to settle cases, decrease cost to litigants, and increase satisfaction among lawyers and parties, among other benefits. Jennifer Egsgard is an Ontario lawyer and mediator that for 2 years […]

Peer Mediation – Adult Skills Training

This online skills development course taking place over two sessions (2 hours each session) will enable participants to deliver peer mediation training to children and young people aged 10 to 18 years. It will provide tools and techniques that will equip participants to feel confident in training and supporting young people as peer mediators. Peer […]

Scottish Mediation: New Practice Standards and New Registrations

Thinking of joining the Scottish Mediation Register? You can become a member or registered practitioner. Attend this free online seminar to find out more about registration. What is required to be a registered mediator and what are the required standards. Find out about the many benefits and opportunities for sharing practice and learning. The hour-long […]

Developing Your Cross-cultural Skills as a Mediator

This online course will introduce participants to the impact of culture on mediation. It will explore how a good understanding of cultural factors can assist mediators to facilitate agreement between mediating parties. Course Aim: To help you develop your Cultural Intelligence (CI) as a Mediator Topics Covered: Developing your Cultural Intelligence (CI) as a Mediator […]

Listening to Disputants – Changing the Frame; Framing the Changes

Anna Howard’s new book and this free event draws on research carried out for her recently awarded PHd. Her research with in-house counsel for multinational companies draws some important conclusions about how to promote mediation. • the prominent role played by negotiation as a cross-border dispute resolution process; • that negotiation is a key comparator […]

Introduction to Common Mental Health Issues and Their Impact on Mediation

Session leader, Rachel Weiss (biography below) will give an overview of the most common mental health issues in the workplace: • Depression • Anxiety • Stress • Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences(ACEs) Covering definition and what can be done to mitigate the symptoms. We will discuss how these mental health issues can affect participants’ ability […]

Strathclyde Housing Mediation Project invite you to observe a “Mock Housing Mediation Session”

Strathclyde Housing Mediation Project invite you to observe a "Mock Housing Mediation Session" on Wednesday 16 June at 11.00am – 12noon. This event is free but registration via Eventbrite is required. A link will be emailed to participants who register nearer the time of the event. Mediation makes particular sense for housing matters. Cost-effective, efficient, […]

‘A Discovery of Voice’

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR) are inviting you to ‘A Discovery of Voice’ Series’ of FREE ONLINE EVENTS in June. The aim behind ‘A Discovery of Voice’ is to create an interactive series of events incorporating the discovery of emotions through music that focuses on promoting understandings of mental health, emotions, relationships, communication […]

Workplace & Employment Initiative Group – 29th June 2021

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS FOR MEMBERS ONLY. This session will introduce speaker Veena Ralli at 2.45pm, on Mediation Centres in India, and how the mediation process works. Note: no separate CPD extra session. To book this free session please click HERE

Promoting Reflective Practice in Mediation

A free online event to increase awareness and promote good reflective practice. The new standards highlight and encourage different ways of improving practice through learning and supervision. The event is aimed at those who are new to mediation as well as experienced who would like to explore more about methods, benefits and expectations. Why: The […]

Insight into Scottish Mediation

Information event about the Mediation process and how it works in Scotland. Who provides Mediation, and how can we include more racial diversity? To book this event please click HERE                    

Reflective Practice – The Road from Basic Training to Artistry

This Scottish Mediation seminar (run by Roy Poyntz, biography in link below) will build on the foundations laid in our earlier June 2021 meeting, although you don’t have to have attended: all welcome. It will be a highly interactive encounter with reflective practice using exercises, group work and applications. It will be of relevance to […]

Workplace & Employment Initiative Group – 28th October 2021

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS FOR MEMBERS ONLY. 1pm: Group business session: Chair’s welcome Volunteer for notes: ….. 1) SM Chair / Director - short updates 2) Updates and check in from Group 3) Update on next WEIG meeting Speaker c 1.45pm will be John Armstrong, MSc Student of Mediation and Conflict Resolution, University of […]

Mediate 2021 Conference – Changing the Frame, Framing the Changes

We're delighted to announce details of our 2021 annual conference, Mediate 2021 on Monday 15th November 9.00am-1.00pm and Tuesday 16th November 1.00pm-5.00pm. Taking place over two half days our theme this year is abut Changing the frame of mediation in order to widen engagement with it across society. On Monday we hear from David Liddle […]

The Singapore Convention on Mediation

We are delighted to host this seminar in conjunctions with the Young Mediators Group. The Singapore Convention on Mediation was opened for signature in 2019 and to date has 55 signatories across the globe. the Convention is a uniform and efficient framework for international settlement agreements resulting from mediation. It applies to international settlement agreements […]

Community and Homelessness Mediation – It’s all about Relationships

Scottish Mediation is hosting a CPD event with Robert Lambden of Sacro’s Scottish Community Mediation Centre (SCMC) and Andrew Boyd from Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR) to help shine a light on community mediation and the power of earlier intervention and mediation to prevent youth homelessness and relationship breakdown in Scotland. We will […]

Young Mediators in Conversation with Bill Marsh

Come along to join in our conversation with Bill Marsh, one of Europe's most experienced international mediators, where we'll be talking about all things mediation, including what makes a successful mediation. We're keen to hear from you, so most of the session will be an open forum where you can put your questions to Bill, […]

Masterclass in Trauma, Human Development and Personality Disorders

A Masterclass that will discuss how Trauma, Human Development and Personality Disorders can affect participants’ ability to engage in face-to-face conversations. This half day CPD workshop is likely to appeal to frontline workers who experience challenging presentations within the face to face work they undertake with clients. The focus will be on recent or historic […]

Workplace and Employment Initiative Group (WEIG) Meeting – July 2022

Please note that this event is only available for members of Scottish Mediation. Agenda: 1400: Group business session: Chair’s welcome Volunteer for notes: ….. 1) SM Chair / Director - short updates 2) Updates and check in from Group 3) Update on next WEIG meeting 1430: break 1445 Speaker: Zaza Johnson Elsheikh and Spenser Hilliard of […]

Duties and Dilemmas: The Practical Application of Ethics in Mediation

This seminar will combine a modest amount of talk and electronic chalk with scenarios and tricky questions. The aim is to encourage us to reflect and share what each of us would do when faced with an ethical dilemma in a mediation, and why. We will set the scene, connecting ethical frameworks with the fundamental […]

Masterclass in Trauma, Human Development and Personality Disorders: Part 2

This half day CPD workshop is likely to appeal to frontline workers who support, or work with clients in a professional capacity who have experienced trauma in their lives. The focus will be on the signs and symptoms of PTSD and Complex PTSD, their impact on psychological functioning, physical functioning and perception. Links will also […]

Mediate 2022 – Listening, Learning, Connecting, Reflecting

Join us for our annual conference, Mediate 2022, for a day of listening, learning, connecting and reflecting. The event will include the following: Keynote Speakers: Kathryn Mannix, who believes that bringing ourselves into conversations that we perceive as ‘tender’ rather than ‘difficult’ can help us to be companions to people in distress. Rather than ‘fixing,’ […]

Equality and Diversity Seminar – Progress to Date and Next Steps

Please note this event is for Scottish Mediation members only. Scottish Mediation has been working for a period on how it can best understand the equality and diversity issues that make an impact on mediation and how we can best respond. During that period we have undertaken a journey with Hallmark of Inclusion which has […]

Family Mediation

Scottish Mediation have recently been recognised by the Lord Presidents Office as a body that can accredit family mediators. For those interested in how the accreditation works we are holding a free online seminar on Tuesday 17th January 2023 from 10am - 11am. If you would like to book this event please click HERE Zoom link […]

Workplace & Employment Initiative Group – 31st January 2023

Please note this event is for Scottish Mediation members only. Our next WEIG meeting will be Tues January 31st by zoom (link issued day prior). It will include a self help session themed on “It’s not about the money – creative solutions I have experienced – and should we nudge parties by sharing creative solutions?”. […]

Practice Standards and New Registrations 2023

Thinking of joining the Scottish Mediation Register? You can become a member or registered practitioner. Attend this free online seminar to find out more about registration. What is required to be a registered mediator and what are the required standards. Find out about the many benefits and opportunities for sharing practice and learning. The hour-long […]

Workplace and Employment Initiative Group (WEIG) Meeting – February 2023

Pease not this event is for Scottish Mediation members only. Our next WEIG meeting will be on Monday 27th February, from 1400 - 1600, which will take place on Zoom. Details of the session as below. 1400: Group business session: Chair’s welcome – check if everyone happy to record? Volunteer for notes: Guy Lipert 1) […]

Family Mediation Course Module 1

Online session of the first module for the Family Mediation Course, taking place on 28th February 2023 from 9.30am - 4.45pm. Overview of Scots Family Law and Procedure including the law relating to: i) Divorce/Dissolution ii) Property and financial matters arising from marriage/civil partnership & cohabitation iii) Parental responsibilities and parental rights iv) Financial support […]

The UK Mediation Clinic Conference 2023

Join us in University of Strathclyde’s new Teaching and Learning Building. The keynote from Tony Allen “Mediating in the Shadow of the Law” and with Dr Anna Howard, John Sturrock KC and Sheriff Livingston among others will be facilitating workshops, panel discussions and dedicated networking time. The event will be chaired by award winning broadcaster […]

Cultural Intelligence (CI): Developing your cultural competence as a mediator

This Online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 4-hour online course will introduce participants to the impact of culture on mediation. It will explore how a good understanding of cultural factors can assist mediators in facilitating agreement between mediating parties. Topic Covered: Developing your Cultural Intelligence (CI) as a Mediator Understanding the levels of culture How your […]

Intersectional Training

What is intersectionality and why is it important? Are you aware of the way in which different types of discrimination (= unfair treatment because of a person's sex, race, etc.) are connected to and affect each other. Attend this CPD event to find out more. People who belong to more than one marginalised group (eg […]

Workplace and Employment Initiative Group (WEIG) Meeting – April 2023

Scottish Mediation 18 York Pl, Edinburgh, Midlothian, GB

Please note this meeting is for Scottish Mediation Members only. Our next WEIG meeting will be on Wednesday 26th April, from 1400 - 1600, which will be a hybrid session that takes place at 18 York Place, Edinburgh, and online via Zoom. 1400: Group business session: Chair’s welcome – check if everyone happy to record? […]

Young Mediators in Conversation with Henrietta Jackson – Stops of IPOS Mediation

Come along (virtually) to join ‘In our (Young Mediators) conversation with Henrietta Jackson-Stops’, about all things mediation, in particular what the future holds for the profession. In addition to being a highly experienced mediator, Henrietta is at the forefront of innovation in the mediation sector due to her roles in running IPOS Mediation, as a […]

Masterclass: The Honour Dimension to Conflicts

The purpose of this online seminar is to: Raise awareness of the terms ‘izzat’, ‘namus’ or ‘honour’ and the influence of this concept on those from ‘honour’ communities Identify some of the signs of honour based abuse and violence (HBA/HBV) - when mediation may not be appropriate Consider circumstances when honour is present but where […]

Workplace and Employment Initiative Group (WEIG) Meeting

Please note this event is for Scottish Mediation members only. Our next WEIG meeting will be on Monday 5th June 2023, from 1400 - 1600, which will take place online via Zoom.  1400: Group business session: Chair’s welcome – check if everyone happy to record? Volunteer for notes: David Hossack tbc 1) SM Chair / […]

Masterclass: Back to Basics – The Who, What, When and Why of Mediation?

“I’ve forgotten more about mediation than you will ever know!” As our practice develops, our wealth of experience moulds us, our knowledge base grows exponentially and our comfort with the practice gives us confidence and sometimes jades us … are we at risk of forgetting the reasons we became mediator’s in the first place? Sometimes […]

Ethics and the Mediator

This Online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Course will be conducted over a half-day in October 2023. Suitable for all mediators in the workplace, civil & commercial, medical, family or community sectors. Ethical principles provide the foundations for professional practice as a mediator, but many mediators find ethical issues challenging in practice. Ethical factors also significantly […]

Mediation – A Success Story?

This National Conflict Resolution Day, Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR) will host a free, online event, ‘Mediation – A Success Story?’, on Thursday, 19 October, 10am, featuring Alan Jeffrey, Senior Mediator at Cyrenians. I’ve included more information about the event in a news release I’ve attached to this email. ‘Mediation – A Success […]

Mediate 2023

Norton Park Conference Centre 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh

Join us for our annual conference, Mediate 2023, for an opportunity to explore the practice of mediation, renew connections and make some new ones. Keynote Speakers: Gerry O’Sullivan: Working with the Thoughts of a Mediation Participant: The Context, Reason, How and Results There are times when we need to facilitate parties to stay on their […]

Practice Standards and New Registrations February 2024

Thinking of joining the Scottish Mediation Register? You can become a member or registered practitioner. Attend this free online seminar to find out more about registration. What is required to be a registered mediator and what are the required standards. Find out about the many benefits and opportunities for sharing practice and learning. The hour-long […]

Workplace and Employment Initiative Group (WEIG) Meeting – March 2024

Our next WEIG meeting will be on Monday 4th March 2024, from 1400 - 1600, which will take place online via Zoom. This event is free of charge and for Scottish Mediation members only. Discussions for the session: 1) Have you ever had your Agreement to Mediation referred to lawyers for checking and amending? If […]

Ethics and the Mediator

This Online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Course will be conducted over a half-day in March 2024. Suitable for all mediators in the workplace, civil & commercial, medical, family or community sectors. Ethical principles provide the foundations for professional practice as a mediator, but many mediators find ethical issues challenging in practice. Ethical factors also significantly […]

Workplace Conversion Course – March 2024

This online practical two day course - Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th March 2024 from 9.30 - 17.00 (one hour break each day), introduces mediators experienced in other fields to the problem of workplace disagreement and conflict. Participants will learn about the causes of conflicts to watch for, how to adapt their mediation styles, the […]

Masterclass: Back to Basics – My Role as a Mediator

Last year we welcomed family mediator Alan Jeffrey (Cyrenians Mediation & Support, University of Strathclyde Mediation Clinic) to deliver the well-received Masterclass: Back to Basics – The Who, What, When and Why of Mediation? Through group discussion, presentation and honest reflection, mediators of all experience levels were invited and challenged to examine their practice and […]

Peer Mediation Training For Trainers – April 2024

This online course takes place over two sessions (3.5 hours each session) and will enable participants to deliver peer mediation training to children and young people aged 10 to 18 years and support the development of a peer mediation scheme within their setting. It will equip participants to feel confident in training and supporting young […]

The Power of Reflective Practice: Using Reflective Debrief® to Build Competence

Reflective Practice is a unique method of case consultation that draws on a professional’s knowledge and experience to learn from the surprising (both successful and frustrating) moments in practice. Learning from practice experiences—especially the surprising and puzzling moments—enhances a professional’s competence and increases confidence. This online presentation will address: • What it means to be […]

Workplace and Employment Initiative Group (WEIG) Meeting – June 2024

Our next WEIG meeting will be on Wednesday 26th June 2024, from 1400 - 1600, which will be a hybrid event taking place at the Scottish Mediation office - 18 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EP, or alternatively online via Zoom. This event is free of charge and for Scottish Mediation members only. Agenda: 1400: Group business […]

Practice Standards and New Registrations October 2024

Thinking of joining the Scottish Mediation Register? You can become a member or registered practitioner. Attend this free online seminar to find out more about registration. What is required to be a registered mediator and what are the required standards. Find out about the many benefits and opportunities for sharing practice and learning. The hour-long […]

Masterclass – Reluctance To Mediate?

This online masterclass looks to discuss and understand reluctance to mediate. We will examine the motivations for engagement and disengagement in mediation. What strategies can we use to overcome reluctance and engage both parties in mediation? The Masterclass will be led by Ruth Unsworth of St. Andrews University. Ruth Unsworth is the Head of Mediation […]

EICC Live: The Art of Asking Questions

Edinburgh International Conference Centre 150 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Brought to you by EICC Live and the David Hume Institute, where you'll learn to master the art of asking the right questions. John Sturrock, Founder & Senior Mediator of Core Solutions, will share insights on how to ask purposeful questions. This in-person event will provide you with valuable techniques to take your skills to […]

University of Strathclyde – International Mediation Clinic Conference

The first International Mediation Clinic Conference, on Wednesday November 27th, 5-7pm GMT, is hosted online by Mediation Clinic at University of Strathclyde. Five fascinating papers on the education of mediators. hashtag#mediationclinic hashtag#mediatoreducation hashtag#learnmediation https://lnkd.in/ekX7AYv7

Mediate 2024

V&A Dundee 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, United Kingdom

Scottish Mediation are proud to host our Mediate 2024 Conference – The Power of Words. The event will take place Monday 2nd December, in the beautiful V&A museum building in Dundee. We also have an option to attend via Zoom. Don't miss out on our early bird discount!! The theme of the 2024 conference is […]

Peer Mediation Training For Trainers – February 2025

This online course takes place over two sessions (3.5 hours each session) on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th February 2025 from 1pm - 4.30pm, and will enable participants to deliver peer mediation training to children and young people aged 10 to 18 years and support the development of a peer mediation scheme within their setting. […]

Understanding Coercive Control and Domestic Abuse in Mediation

On 1st April 2019, the Scottish Government introduced groundbreaking legislation which recognised the devastating effect of non-physical abuse on victims. The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 criminalised "abusive behaviour towards a partner or ex-partner", behaviour commonly referred to as Coercive Control. Coercive control is a purposeful and sustained pattern of behaviour whereby a partner or […]

Workplace and Employment Initiative Group (WEIG) Meeting – March 2025

Scottish Mediation 18 York Pl, Edinburgh, Midlothian, GB

Please note this session is for Scottish Mediation members only. Our next WEIG meeting will be on Wednesday 19th March, from 1400 - 1600, which will be a hybrid event taking place online (Zoom) and our at office, 18 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EP. This event is free of charge and for Scottish Mediation members […]

Practice Standards and New Registrations – April 2025

Thinking of joining the Scottish Mediation Register or know someone that might like to join? Attend this free online seminar to find out more about registration. What is required to be a registered mediator and what are the required standards. Find out about the many benefits and opportunities for sharing practice and learning. The hour-long […]

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