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March 2019
Peer Mediation – Training for Trainers
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. No previous experience of delivering peer mediation is required. Mediators who have some experience of peer mediation are also welcome. For more details and to…
Find out more »May 2019
Mental Health in Mediation CPD – EDINBURGH
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 and booking details please click here
Find out more »Mental Health in Mediation CPD – GLASGOW
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 and booking details please click here
Find out more »August 2019
Bringing Mediation into the Mainstream in Civil Justice in Scotland – Free Breakfast Seminar
On Friday 28th June 2019 Bringing Mediation into the Mainstream in Civil Justice in Scotland was launched. This report is the result of six months of research by Scottish Mediation overseen by an Expert Group chaired by Alun Thomas and John Sturrock QC. The report proposes a coordinated strategy for ‘normalising’ the use of mediation in the civil justice system. It seeks to build on existing infrastructure to minimise the cost to the public purse and to ensure mediation is embedded as…
Find out more »Bringing Mediation into the Mainstream in Civil Justice in Scotland – Free Breakfast Seminar
On Friday 28th June 2019 Bringing Mediation into the Mainstream in Civil Justice in Scotland was launched. This report is the result of six months of research by Scottish Mediation overseen by an Expert Group chaired by Alun Thomas and John Sturrock QC. The report proposes a coordinated strategy for ‘normalising’ the use of mediation in the civil justice system. It seeks to build on existing infrastructure to minimise the cost to the public purse and to ensure mediation is embedded as…
Find out more »Bringing Mediation into the Mainstream in Civil Justice in Scotland – Free Breakfast Seminar
On Friday 28th June 2019 Bringing Mediation into the Mainstream in Civil Justice in Scotland was launched. This report is the result of six months of research by Scottish Mediation overseen by an Expert Group chaired by Alun Thomas and John Sturrock QC. The report proposes a coordinated strategy for ‘normalising’ the use of mediation in the civil justice system. It seeks to build on existing infrastructure to minimise the cost to the public purse and to ensure mediation is embedded as…
Find out more »October 2019
Confidentiality in Mediation CPD (Edinburgh)
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 has affected their practice. Andrew's Biography: Andrew is a registered mediator, working with Cyrenians in Edinburgh and works predominantly with young people and their families. He…
Find out more »Workplace & Employment Initiative Group
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 CPD-extra one hour session before or after the main meetings, looking at topics such as a case study of a dilemma in mediation. Speaker at…
Find out more »Confidentiality in Mediation CPD (Glasgow)
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 has affected their practice. Andrew's Biography: Andrew is a registered mediator, working with Cyrenians in Edinburgh and works predominantly with young people and their families. He…
Find out more »November 2019
Mediate 2019 – The Words We Use
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
Find out more »Dig Deep – Self Reflective Practice Masterclass
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 experience as a family mediator, practising since 1999. Her practice includes family mediation, supervised contact and support work with children. Alison’s practice also includes workplace dispute…
Find out more »February 2020
Not So Simple: Mediation in Simple Procedure
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 techniques • explain the Clinic's 'activist mediator' approach • address the key question of why parties settle This is a free event but registration is…
Find out more »March 2020
Peer Mediation Training for Trainers Course March 2020
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 delivering peer mediation is required. Event Aims Equip participants with the knowledge and skills to deliver peer mediation training. Build training capacity and to increase…
Find out more »ALA & Scottish Land Commission – Mediation in the Tenant Farming Sector
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 event will be introduced by Jon Robertson (Turcan Connell) and Bob McIntosh (Tenant Farming Commissioner). In our mock scenario, Pamela Lyall, Mediator, and Lindsay Burley,…
Find out more »April 2020
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
Find out more »May 2020
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 reduce risk of participants walking out • Practical points including preparing for internet failure, Zoom features useful for mediation : breakout rooms and security issues.…
Find out more »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 up by by emailing admin@scottishmediation.org.uk A zoom link and document containing the proposed changes for discussion will be sent out next week - please note that the document will also…
Find out more »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 email admin@scottishmediation.org.uk and you will receive joining instructions including the Zoom link by Monday 18th May. At this meeting we would like to facilitate a session on…
Find out more »June 2020
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 conflict, and on the value that mediation can bring?” 5 minute comfort break Approx. 1500: Group session: 1) SM Chair / Director - short updates…
Find out more »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 different, and the challenges and benefits of using online mediation. Graham Boyak from Scottish Mediation and Natalie O'Hare, HR consultant and workplace mediator, will take…
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