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SUMMARY:Practice Standards and New Registrations - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of joining the Scottish Mediation Register\, or know anyone who might like to join? \nAttend this free online seminar to find out more about membership and registration. We will provide information on the practice standards and the requirements to be a registered mediator. As well as the many benefits and opportunities for sharing practice and learning. \nThe hour-long seminar will consist of a 15 minute presentation\, followed by an opportunity to ask questions. \nZoom link to be sent out nearer the time. \nTo view our video’s about membership\, please visit our website and see the recordings under the ‘video’s’ heading – Membership Video’s
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/practice-standards-and-new-registrations-march-2026/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Workplace and Employment Initiative Group (WEIG) Meeting - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Please note this event is for Scottish Mediation members only. \nOur next WEIG meeting will be on Wednesday 25th March\, from 2pm – 4pm\, which will take place online (Zoom). This event is free of charge and for Scottish Mediation members only. \nAgenda \n2pm: Group business Session:  \n1) SM Chair / Director – short updates \n2) Updates and check in from Group \n3) Minutes & Update on next WEIG meeting(s) \n2.30pm: Break \n2.45pm: Colin Sturrock and Daniel Donaldson – From Mediation to Settlement Agreement: Legal and Interpersonal Considerations in Employment Disputes \nAll Members of SM are welcome to join us. \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/workplace-and-employment-initiative-group-weig-meeting-march-2026/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T225651
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SUMMARY:Forgiveness and Emotional Repair
DESCRIPTION:In this masterclass you will learn why forgiveness is in your clients’ self-interest and how they can be helped to forgive. \nHave you had a client who agreed to a negotiated outcome but was still resentful about the initial disagreement or harm? This masterclass is about how these clients can be helped with emotional repair. \nForgiveness is a well-recognised but poorly understood concept. People talk all the time about emotional concepts like resilience or love but forgiveness is seldom talked about. Yet it holds great power for emotional repair after facing difficult circumstances. There are also misconceptions about forgiveness which leads many people to miss out on its rich benefits. \nStephen will explain how harmful resentment is and how forgiveness sets clients free and effortlessly restores their damaged qualities like trust and confidence. Stephen will explain the 13 objections to forgiving and how they can be answered. He will also talk about the optimum timing for recommending forgiveness to clients in the mediation process and the different tools available to help clients forgive. \nStephen Tolfree is an executive coach\, has coached more than 1000 people and is a senior accredited member of EMCC. Stephen specialises in helping people recover from workplace conflict using forgiveness. He does this for a government department and two unions and lectures internationally on the benefits of forgiveness. You can find more about his work in his website https://www.rehabilitate.uk/ \nCost: £40 for members\, £60 for non-members \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/forgiveness-and-emotional-repair/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T163000
DTSTAMP:20260504T225651
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SUMMARY:Mediating Skills – ACCESS and Active Travel
DESCRIPTION:Issues surrounding access to our countryside and active travel can be emotive\, often involving competing or conflicting interests. At times\, these tensions can escalate into bitter disputes between individuals or organisations\, which may be challenging and difficult to resolve. Such conflicts may stem from single incidents or develop over long-running disagreements. \nFor some years Scottish Mediation has supported both the outdoor access and active travel sectors to manage and resolve conflict constructively\, helping them avoid stressful\, time-consuming and potentially damaging disputes. \nThis three-hour online workshop provides a practical opportunity to explore: \n\nthe common causes of conflict and how disputes can escalate\neffective approaches to managing relationships and addressing complaints\nconstructive ways to resolve disagreements before they become entrenched\n\nFacilitated by experienced practitioners from Scottish Mediation\, the session draws on established mediation techniques and also offers clear insight into how mediation works\, when it is most effective\, and how it can support healthier organisational relationships. \nWho should attend? anyone involved in managing outdoor access or active travel. Attendees can claim 3 hours CPD. \nCost: £40 including handout and certificate \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/mediating-skills-access-and-active-travel/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T163000
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SUMMARY:Peer Mediation Training For Trainers - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:This online course takes place over two sessions (3.5 hours each session) on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th March 2026 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. \nIt will equip participants to feel confident in training and supporting young people as peer mediators. \n\n\n\nPeer mediation is a technique using a 5-stage model which enables children and young people to help their peers to resolve disagreements in a constructive and non-violent way. \nPeer mediation training is a fun and interactive programme which can be delivered in a wide variety of different settings including schools\, youth clubs and other settings where young people meet. Research and our experience suggests a hugely positive impact upon young people which can directly impact their confidence\, communication and conflict resolution skills. These skills have been proven to raise attainment. \nThis course would be of particular interest to those working with children and young people who are keen to set up a peer mediation scheme within their setting. \nPrevious experience of mediation is not required. \nParticipants will receive a toolkit of materials which will help support their learning and includes games and activities to deliver peer mediation training. \nThis training will be delivered online via Zoom. A link will be sent out before the event to all registered attendees. \nCosts: Don’t miss the early bird rates finishing on 17th February! £190 per non-member (£170 early bird) attendee for the full course (2 sessions) and £170 for Scottish Mediation members (£150 early bird) – (please note that organisational members can send up to two people at member rates). \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/peer-mediation-training-for-trainers-march-2026/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T163000
DTSTAMP:20260504T225651
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T152918Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Relationships in the Third Sector
DESCRIPTION:Working or serving as a trustee in charities and voluntary organisations can be deeply rewarding—but managing relationships can also be challenging. The passion and commitment people bring to the third sector\, combined with the complex dynamics between employees\, trustees\, volunteers and partners\, can increase the risk of misunderstanding and conflict. Partnership working\, where different values\, cultures and priorities meet\, can further heighten tensions. \nFor over ten years\, Scottish Mediation has supported third sector organisations to manage and resolve conflict constructively\, helping them avoid stressful\, time-consuming and potentially damaging disputes. \nThis three-hour online workshop provides a practical opportunity to explore: \n\nthe common causes of conflict in the third sector and how disputes can escalate\neffective approaches to managing relationships and addressing complaints\nconstructive ways to resolve disagreements before they become entrenched\n\nFacilitated by experienced practitioners from Scottish Mediation\, the session draws on established mediation techniques and also offers clear insight into how mediation works\, when it is most effective\, and how it can support healthier organisational relationships. \nWho should attend? Anyone working or volunteering in the Third Sector. Attendees can claim 3 hour CPD. \nCost: £40 including handout and certificate. \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/managing-relationships-in-the-third-sector/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T130000
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SUMMARY:Managing Interventions
DESCRIPTION:Effective mediation requires knowing when and how to step in without disrupting the process. This online (Teams) interactive workshop explores the art of intervention—identifying the right moments\, applying techniques that maintain impartiality\, and managing discomfort for everyone involved. Gain practical strategies to build confidence in challenging situations and find interventions that support participant-led resolution. \nLed by: Rebecca Swarbrick\, University of St. Andrews. \nCost: Scottish Mediation members – £40 and non-members – £60 \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/managing-interventions/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T225651
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T150725Z
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SUMMARY:Mediate 2025 - Circles of Connection (Scottish Mediation Annual Conference)
DESCRIPTION:This year’s conference takes places on Wednesday 3rd December at the Greyfriars Charteris Centre in Edinburgh. \nOur theme is Circles of Connection\, and we’ll be looking at how mediation connects to different areas of work and ways of working. \nOur keynote speakers are Suzanne Zeedyk\, Manira Ahmed and Dr Samantha Hardy. We’ll have a range of plenary sessions and workshops and critically an opportunity to connect with others interested in mediation. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKERS: \nSuzanne Zeedyk’s work centres on the science of human connection\, something that is central to mediation. Dr Suzanne Zeedyk is a research scientist based at the University of Dundee\, Scotland\, within the School of Psychology. In 2011\, Suzanne stepped away from a full-time academic post in order to establish an independent training enterprise. Its aim is to help the public understand all that science has discovered about the importance of emotional connection for human health and happiness. Suzanne works throughout the UK and beyond with organisations keen to think more deeply about fostering connection\, compassion and resilience. \nSuzanne’s Session – The dynamics of relationships: How they shape mediation \nEach of us leave infancy having learned key lessons about how relationships work\, both in times of shared joy and in times of conflict.  Unfortunately\, we often don’t realise what those lessons were because they remain in our unconscious\, stored there during our infancy.  Suzanne Zeedyk is currently engaged in efforts to help the public recognise and understand those dynamics. Awareness allows us to make changes if the emotional lessons we experienced turn out to be unhelpful or healthy.  In this talk\, Suzanne will explore how relational dynamics operate within the context of mediation.  It turns out that\, every single day\, mediators are dealing with the forgotten lessons their clients took with them as they left infancy. \nManira Ahmed is a Chief Officer with Public Health Scotland and has recently undertaken a mediation course. She’ll reflect on how her work and mediation. \nDr Samantha Hardy is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the James Cook University (JCU)\, Conflict Management Resolution (CMR) Program and she brings reflections on why mediators should be crafting their professional practice beyond not getting sued or being complained about. \nDon’t miss our early bird ticket offers! For more details including early bird offers\, rates and to book please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/save-the-date-mediate-2025-scottish-mediation-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Greyfriars Charteris\, 138/140 Pleasance\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9RR\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Workplace Employment Initiative Group (WEIG)
DESCRIPTION:Please note this event is for Scottish Mediation members only. \nOur next WEIG meeting will be on Thursday 27th November\, from 1400 – 1600\, which will be a hybrid session\, taking place at our office\, 18 York Place\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3EP or online (Zoom). \nAgenda: \n1400: Group business session: \nChair’s welcome – check if everyone happy to record? \nVolunteer for notes: ……. tbc \n1) SM Chair / Director – short updates \n2) Updates and check in from Group \n3) Minutes & Update on next WEIG meeting(s) \n1430: Break \n1445: Speaker – Hannah Roche “Employment Law Update (title tbc)” \nAll members are welcome to join us. \nZoom link will be sent out nearer the time. \nTo book this session please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/workplace-employment-initiative-group-weig/
LOCATION:Scottish Mediation\, 18 York Pl\, Edinburgh\, Midlothian\, EH1 3EP\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T163000
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SUMMARY:Peer Mediation Training For Trainers - November 2025
DESCRIPTION:This online course takes place over two sessions (3.5 hours each session) on Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th November 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. \nIt will equip participants to feel confident in training and supporting young people as peer mediators. \nPeer mediation is a technique using a 5-stage model which enables children and young people to help their peers to resolve disagreements in a constructive and non-violent way. \nPeer mediation training is a fun and interactive programme which can be delivered in a wide variety of different settings including schools\, youth clubs and other settings where young people meet. Research and our experience suggests a hugely positive impact upon young people which can directly impact their confidence\, communication and conflict resolution skills. These skills have been proven to raise attainment. \nThis course would be of particular interest to those working with children and young people who are keen to set up a peer mediation scheme within their setting. \nPrevious experience of mediation is not required. \nParticipants will receive a toolkit of materials which will help support their learning and includes games and activities to deliver peer mediation training. \nThis training will be delivered online via Zoom. A link will be sent out before the event to all registered attendees. \nCosts: £190 (or £170 EARLYBIRD) per attendee for the full course (2 sessions) and £170 (or £150 EARLYBIRD) for Scottish Mediation members – please note that Organisational members can send up to two people at member rates). \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/peer-mediation-training-for-trainers-november-2025/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T163000
DTSTAMP:20260504T225651
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T095047Z
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Mediation Practice Through the SOLER Communication Model
DESCRIPTION:This online interactive webinar equips mediators with practical\, evidence-based skills to enhance presence\, reduce barriers\, and build trust in the mediation room. The SOLER model is familiar in counselling and communication training\, but it is not widely applied or fully understood in mediation practice. We will examine how to use it effectively\, how it can inform your mediation practice\, and where it can fall short. \nFor more information and to book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/strengthening-mediation-practice-through-the-soler-communication-model/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T225651
CREATED:20250701T100542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T101023Z
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SUMMARY:Practice Standards and New Registrations - September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of joining the Scottish Mediation Register\, or know anyone who might like to join? \nAttend this free online seminar to find out more about membership and registration. We will provide information on the practice standards and the requirements to be a registered mediator. As well as the many benefits and opportunities for sharing practice and learning. \nThe hour-long seminar will consist of a 15 minute presentation\, followed by an opportunity to ask questions. \nZoom link to be sent out nearer the time. \nTo view our video’s about membership\, please visit our website and see the recordings under the ‘video’s’ heading – Membership Video’s
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/practice-standards-and-new-registrations-september-2025/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250730T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T225651
CREATED:20250715T154057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T154057Z
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SUMMARY:Workplace and Employment Initiative Group (WEIG) Meeting - July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our next WEIG meeting will be on Wednesday 30th July\, from 1400 – 1600\, which will take place online (Zoom). This event is free of charge and for Scottish Mediation members only. \nAgenda \n1400: Group business session: \nChair’s welcome – check if everyone happy to record? \nVolunteer for notes: ……. tbc \n1) SM Chair / Director – short updates \n2) Updates and check in from Group \n3) Minutes & Update on next WEIG meeting(s) \n1430: Break \n1445: Speaker – Lisl MacDonald: “Neuro-Diverse Mediators: Pushmi-Pullyus and Other Animals” \nZoom link will be sent out nearer the time. \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/workplace-and-employment-initiative-group-weig-meeting-july-2025/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T225651
CREATED:20250428T152117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T143634Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass: Mediating with Neurodiversity
DESCRIPTION:Neurodiversity encompasses a wide range of neurological variations including Dyslexia\, Dyspraxia\, Dyscalculia\, ADHD and Autism. \nThis event jointly organised by Scottish Mediation and Anderson Strathern\, and hosted by Anderson Strathern was an exploration of mediation as a powerful tool for conflict resolution. Whether you’re a current mediator or simply interested\, this event covered key areas where mediation has a positive impact — Workplace\, Community\, Family\, and Commercial —with a special focus on adapting the process for neurodiverse individuals. \nBelow we have grouped together some of the ley learning pints from the session that took place both as a resource for those who attended and also for those unable to make it on the day. \nBelow are all the session learning points \nSiobhian Brown MSP – Minister for Victims and Community Safety Session \nSarah Ross – Family Case Study \nSarah Ross and Nadine Martin – Family Mediation Workshop: Neurodiversity in Practice \nDr Mike Talbot and Laura Kerbey – Defining and Embracing Neurodiversity in Mediation \nDawn Dickson and Jemma Forrest – As a Neurodivergent employee do I have the right to mediate? \nArchie Walters – Community Case Study \nEve Pienaar and Laura Kerbey – How the Mediator Communicates and Adapts the Environment and the Process \nCameron Cross and Louise Storie – Equity vs. Equality \nMalcolm Currie – Workplace Case Study \nArchie Waters\, Mike Talbot\, Laura Kerbey\, John Ferguson\, Cameron Cross\, Nadine Martin – Panel Session \nBelow are all the session PowerPoints \nDefining and Embracing Mediation and Neurodiversity \nCommunity Case Study \nFamily Case Study \nWorkplace Case Study \nHow the Mediator Communicates and Adapts the Environment and Process \nEquity vs Equality \n 
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/masterclass-mediating-with-neurodiversity/
LOCATION:Anderson Strathern Edinburgh\, 58 Morrison Street\, Edinburgh\, EH3 8BP
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T225651
CREATED:20250328T153507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T153507Z
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SUMMARY:Learning from International Best Practice: Brazilian Reflections on the One-day Model and Process Design
DESCRIPTION:Marcelo Perlman\, a Brazilian mediator with an international commercial practice and Shona Crallan\, a Scottish mediator who lives and works in London and Brazil will discuss the comparative approaches to mediation in Brazil and the UK with a particular focus on process design. What can we learn from the Brazilian practice of holding mediations over a period of weeks or months compared to the standard UK one day model? Shona and Marcelo will discuss a comparative approach to process design including consideration of preparation\, developing trust and rapport\, exploration of interests and issues\, creating flexibility\, dealing with emotions\, process time and educating parties and lawyers. \nFor speaker biographies and to book this event\, please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/learning-from-international-best-practice-brazilian-reflections-on-the-one-day-model-and-process-design/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T163000
DTSTAMP:20260504T225651
CREATED:20250227T160157Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Mediation Training For Trainers - May 2025
DESCRIPTION:This online course takes place over two sessions (3.5 hours each session) on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th May 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. \nIt will equip participants to feel confident in training and supporting young people as peer mediators. \nPeer mediation is a technique using a 5-stage model which enables children and young people to help their peers to resolve disagreements in a constructive and non-violent way. \nPeer mediation training is a fun and interactive programme which can be delivered in a wide variety of different settings including schools\, youth clubs and other settings where young people meet. Research and our experience suggests a hugely positive impact upon young people which can directly impact their confidence\, communication and conflict resolution skills. These skills have been proven to raise attainment. \nThis course would be of particular interest to those working with children and young people who are keen to set up a peer mediation scheme within their setting. \nPrevious experience of mediation is not required. \nParticipants will receive a toolkit of materials which will help support their learning and includes games and activities to deliver peer mediation training. \nThis training will be delivered online via Zoom. A link will be sent out before the event to all registered attendees. \nCosts: £190 (or £170 EARLYBIRD) per attendee for the full course (2 sessions) and £170 (or £150 EARLYBIRD) for Scottish Mediation members – please note that Organisational members can send up to two people at member rates).
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/peer-mediation-training-for-trainers-may-2025/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Workplace and Employment Initiative Group (WEIG) Meeting – March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Please note this session is for Scottish Mediation members only. \nOur 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 only. \nAgenda: \n1400: Group business session: \n1) SM Chair / Director – short updates \n2) Updates and check in from Group \n3) Minutes & update on next WEIG meeting(s) \n1430: Break \n1445: Speaker: Patrick Scott – “Some Ethical Points to Ponder” \nAll Members of SM are welcome to join us. Please make sure you select the correct ticket (in person or online).\nZoom link will be sent out nearer the time. \nTo book this session please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/workplace-and-employment-initiative-group-weig-meeting-january-2025/
LOCATION:Scottish Mediation\, 18 York Pl\, Edinburgh\, Midlothian\, EH1 3EP\, GB
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SUMMARY:Understanding Coercive Control and Domestic Abuse in Mediation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCoercive control is a purposeful and sustained pattern of behaviour whereby a partner or ex- partner seeks to use power\, control and coercion over another. Coercive control is a term developed to help us understand domestic abuse as more than incidents of physical abuse. \nThis session will enable Mediators to gain an enhanced understanding of coercive control and domestic abuse\, exploring and highlighting how coercive control is central to domestic abuse during and post separation and designed to exert and maintain dominance and control over an individual through a range of behaviours and tactics. \nThe session will support Mediators to reflect on their understanding\, and current practice\, in working with clients who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse. It will enable them to recognise where coercive and controlling behaviour may be present and affecting clients in the mediation process. It will support Mediators to identify how best to respond and put in place strategies for ensuring that Mediation is appropriate and safe for clients and the Mediator. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstand coercive control as the central element of domestic abuse and be able to identify how it may present in the tactics and behaviours of perpetrators during and post separation.\nUnderstand the impact of domestic abuse on those who experience such abuse and how it can affect their behaviour and choices.\nUnderstand the impact of domestic abuse on children and how abuse and post separation abuse often involves children\, economic abuse and abuse of process.\nIdentify and develop strategies for safe practice for your clients and you.\n\nCost: £40 for Scottish Mediation members and £60 for non-members. \nThis session will take place on Zoom and a link will be sent out nearer the time. \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/understanding-coercive-control-and-domestic-abuse-in-mediation/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T163000
DTSTAMP:20260504T225651
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SUMMARY:Peer Mediation Training For Trainers - February 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt will equip participants to feel confident in training and supporting young people as peer mediators. \nPeer mediation is a technique using a 5-stage model which enables children and young people to help their peers to resolve disagreements in a constructive and non-violent way. \nPeer mediation training is a fun and interactive programme which can be delivered in a wide variety of different settings including schools\, youth clubs and other settings where young people meet. Research and our experience suggests a hugely positive impact upon young people which can directly impact their confidence\, communication and conflict resolution skills. These skills have been proven to raise attainment. \nThis course would be of particular interest to those working with children and young people who are keen to set up a peer mediation scheme within their setting. \nPrevious experience of mediation is not required. \nParticipants will receive a toolkit of materials which will help support their learning and includes games and activities to deliver peer mediation training. \nThis training will be delivered online via Zoom. A link will be sent out before the event to all registered attendees. \nCosts: £190 (or £170 EARLYBIRD) per attendee for the full course (2 sessions) and £170 (or £150 EARLYBIRD) for Scottish Mediation members – please note that Organisational members can send up to two people at member rates). \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/peer-mediation-training-for-trainers-february-2025/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241202T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T225651
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SUMMARY:Mediate 2024
DESCRIPTION:Scottish Mediation are proud to host our Mediate 2024 Conference – The Power of Words. \nThe 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!! \nThe theme of the 2024 conference is The Power of Words. This will allow us to explore sub-themes\, such as \n\nThe language we use to describe mediation\nThe importance of the words we choose to use during mediation\nHow words can impact on people’s willingness to engage in mediation\nHow words are important for diversity and inclusion\nIs mediation a tool for individuals\, for the community\, or for the powerful?\n\nKeynote 1 will look at how mediation is progressing in Ireland since the introduction of their Mediation Act in 2017 and what lessons can be learnt in Scotland with Ber Barry-Murray\, President of the Mediators Institute of Ireland. \nBio: \nBer Barry-Murray is the President of the Mediators Institute of Ireland. She is an accredited advanced mediator\, in practice since 2000. Ber has extensive experience in mediating workplace and family disputes and has trained mediators to certified level and in divorce mediation. Ber is a member of the working group for the establishment of the Mediation Council of Ireland\, who will be the body responsible for the registration of mediators in the Republic of Ireland. \n \nKeynote 2 will examine stories from reflective practice and how the learning for mediators can have a positive impact with Michael Lang author of The Guide To Reflective Practice in Conflict Resolution. \nWorkshops confirmed so far include: \n\nFamily Business Conflicts – How Mediation might be deployed\nWord Choice in Legal Practice – Turning Complexity into Clarity\nMediation and Neurodiversity\nPeer Mediation in Education – Learn from Pupil Mediators in Scottish Schools\nHow We live together – Words as Conflict Triggers\n\nThere will also be a look ahead session for mediation\, and how we can take forward aspirations at the 2026 Scottish General Election. \nWe’d like to thank our sponsors\, Thorntons – Thorntons is a leading service law firm providing services to individuals\, families and businesses across Scotland. Mediation and other dispute resolution alternatives are available from their specialist teams. \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/mediate-2024/
LOCATION:V&A Dundee\, 1 Riverside Esplanade\, Dundee\, DD1 4EZ\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T130000
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SUMMARY:Masterclass - Reluctance To Mediate?
DESCRIPTION: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? \nThe Masterclass will be led by Ruth Unsworth of St. Andrews University. Ruth Unsworth is the Head of Mediation and Wellbeing at The University of St Andrews. She has worked at the University for over 15 years. Ruth is a qualified Mediator\, is accredited as a Psychotherapist by the BACBP\, the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK and coaches’ people and organisations. \nCost: £40 for Scottish Mediation members and £60 for non-members. \nTo book this event please click HERE \nTeams link to be sent out nearer the time.
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/masterclass-reluctance-to-mediate/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T225651
CREATED:20240905T110033Z
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SUMMARY:Practice Standards and New Registrations October 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe hour-long seminar will consist of a 15 minute presentation\, followed by an opportunity to ask questions. \nThe event will take place on Wednesday 22nd February from 12.00pm-1.00pm. Zoom link to be sent out nearer the time. \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/practice-standards-and-new-registrations-october-2024/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T225651
CREATED:20240610T114840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T114840Z
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SUMMARY:Workplace and Employment Initiative Group (WEIG) Meeting – June 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAgenda: \n1400: Group business session: \n1) SM Chair / Director – short updates \n2) Updates and check in from Group \n3) Minutes (4.3.24) & programme & Update on next WEIG meeting(s) \n1430: break \n1445 speakers: \nAlun Thomas and Sarah Ross – Approaches to managing imbalances between the parties in mediation\, eg in representation. \nAll Members of SM are welcome to join us. \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/workplace-and-employment-initiative-group-weig-meeting-june-2024/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240620T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260504T225651
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SUMMARY:The Power of Reflective Practice: Using Reflective Debrief® to Build Competence
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis online presentation will address: \n• What it means to be a Reflective Practitioner—the basic principles and methods of reflective practice. \n• Applying reflective practice—the practical benefits \n• Distinguishing reflective practice groups from other case consultation/peer support groups \n• Reflective Practice Group—invaluable resource for ongoing learning and professional development \n• As part of the presentation\, there will be two demonstrations of “reflective debrief\,” the process used in reflective practice groups to help practitioners learn from and through their experiences. \nFurther information: \nAs part of the presentation\, there will be two demonstrations of “reflective debrief\,” the process used in reflective practice groups to help practitioners learn from and through their experiences. \nThe objective of Reflective Practice is to achieve learning that is personal\, relevant\, and lasting. This kind of learning allows practitioners to examine their thinking\, evaluate their assumptions and interventions and find answers to puzzling and frustrating practice situations. \nThis presentation will offer valuable information and practical lessons for all levels of experience—whether seasoned practitioner or just starting practice in dispute resolution. \nCost: £30 SM members/£40 non-members \nTo book this event please click HERE.
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/the-power-of-reflective-practice-using-reflective-debrief-to-build-competence/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T225651
CREATED:20240202T115548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T115548Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Mediation Training For Trainers - April 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt will equip participants to feel confident in training and supporting young people as peer mediators. \nPeer mediation is a technique using a 5-stage model which enables children and young people to help their peers to resolve disagreements in a constructive and non-violent way. \nPeer mediation training is a fun and interactive programme which can be delivered in a wide variety of different settings including schools\, youth clubs and other settings where young people meet. Research and our experience suggests a hugely positive impact upon young people which can directly impact their confidence\, communication and conflict resolution skills. These skills have been proven to raise attainment. \nThis course would be of particular interest to those working with children and young people who are keen to set up a peer mediation scheme within their setting. \nPrevious experience of mediation is not required. \nParticipants will receive a toolkit of materials which will help support their learning and includes games and activities to deliver peer mediation training. \nCourse Dates: \nSession 1: Wednesday 17th April 2024\, 9.30am – 1pm \nSession 2: Thursday 18th April 2024\, 9.30am – 1pm \nThis training will be delivered online via Zoom. A link will be sent out before the event to all registered attendees. \nCosts: £190 per attendee for the full course (2 sessions) (£170 for Scottish Mediation members – please note that Organisational members can send up to two people at member rates). \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/peer-mediation-training-for-trainers-april-2024/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240328T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240328T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T225651
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SUMMARY:Masterclass: Back to Basics – My Role as a Mediator
DESCRIPTION: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 re-connect with the basics of their mediation practice. \nIn 2024 Scottish Mediation and Alan would like to invite you once again to get back to basics. In Back to Basics: My role as a mediator we will come together to explore what it means to be a mediator. Touching on areas of ethics\, efficacy\, health and well-being\, the workshop will prioritise the sharing of knowledge from the skilled and experienced participants within the (virtual) room. This will be achieved through both large and smaller group discussion\, interactive activities and presentations and the analysing of relevant case study. \nAreas of discussion may include: \n• The role and responsibilities of the mediator \n• Mediator bias and prejudice \n• The impact of mediation…on the mediator \n• The impact of the mediator…on the mediation \n• The importance of peer support and life-long learning \n• The creation of the ideal mediation space \nSo\, whether you have been mediating for forty years or four months please come and add your perspective as we re-examione what it really means to be a mediator. \nHow much? – Members – £40\, Non-Members – £80. \nTo Book please click HERE \nLink – Zoom link to be sent out nearer the time.
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/masterclass-back-to-basics-my-role-as-a-mediator/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240326T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T170000
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SUMMARY:Workplace Conversion Course - March 2024
DESCRIPTION: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 use of written communication and other techniques over two enjoyable\, interactive days with opportunities to practice their newfound skills. This session will be facilitated by Carol Hope and Jeremy Scuse (see below for biographies). Zoom link will be sent out nearer the time. \nContent will include: \n\nLegal Context – Legislation over the last 10 years has changed the environment for mediation – how does this affect the mediator\, what advantages and drawbacks does it create?\nThe Organisation – How does it respond to conflict?\nHR Managers – Are slowly understanding that mediation could help. As a mediator what approach should we adopt with them?\nThe Disputants – Do managers in a dispute differ from anyone else in conflict – what motivates them\, who advises them\, how important is ‘face’\, and how important is it to follow procedure?\nThe Life of the Dispute – The internal and legal status stages a complaint may go throughbefore it comes to mediation and how this can affect the parties\nWorkplace Conflict – So\, how do workplace conflicts differ from those between neighbours or within families?\nTransformative or Facilitative – The mediators objectives: what realistic outcomes can be expected from a workplace mediation?\nMediation Format – Many workplace conflicts will have taken years before the mediator is involved. So how might we adapt our mediation styles to cope with long embedded conflict?\nWritten Communication – Many workplace mediations take place over several meetings\, sometimes weeks apart. What sort of written communications between the mediators and the individuals can help the process?\nPractice\, Practice\, Practice – Over two days\, we will use actual case histories as the basis to practice your newfound skills\nDebrief and Evaluation – Final question and answer session and addressing of any outstanding concerns.\n\nJeremy Scuse BSc Hons. FIOD MHR \nI have always been interested in what makes people tick. My career started with a degree in Psychology and then 25 years in senior international marketing\, followed by 10 years setting up my own companies and acting as a Non Executive Director for entrepreneurs. I accredited as a Mediator with CEDR in 2003 and set up Catalyst Mediation in 2005. We have helped people to resolve many different commercial\, IPR\, workplace\, estate\, partnership and shareholder disputes. I coach\, train\, lecture\, share skills and give demonstrations of communication\, negotiation\, early dispute resolution and mediation to councils\, HR staff\, legal firms\, their clients\, mediators\, in fact anyone I can persuade to sit still for long enough. \nCarol Hope \nCarol Hope is an award winning freelance mediation trainer and supervisor. She was the Director of Family Mediation in Edinburgh for 16 years during which time she developed a number of new services locally and nationally in Scotland. Carol then went on to work for the Scottish Mediation Network for 10 years. Her remit was to develop mediation training and practice for all types of mediation in Scotland. Her\, over 30 years\, mediation experience spans commercial mediation\, family\, housing\, additional support needs\, equalities\, workplace\, and peer mediation. Carol has trained over a thousand children to be peer mediators\, nationally and internationally . She received an award for her “Outstanding achievement and contribution to peer mediation in Scotland.” Carol is a member of the training faculty for both Calm and RICS delivering mediation training nationally and internationally. Carol specialises in supervision for mediators. \nCosts: £330 per attendee for the two days\, £264 for SMN Members. \n(Organisational members can send up to 2 people at member rates). \n\nHandouts and CPD certificate are included in the price.\nPlease note that a delegate space is not guaranteed until payment is received.\n\nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/workplace-conversion-course-march-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240304T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240304T160000
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SUMMARY:Workplace and Employment Initiative Group (WEIG) Meeting - March 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDiscussions for the session: \n1) Have you ever had your Agreement to Mediation referred to lawyers for checking and amending? If so\, what was your experience of this? If not\, what should you do? How? What terms may be contentious? – Introduced by Linn Phipps \n2) What are the other situations in which we interact with lawyers – eg when they commission a mediation from us and when they are supporting or representing one or both of the mediation parties? What good practices and experiences of this can we share? \nTo book this meeting please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/workplace-and-employment-initiative-group-weig-meeting-march-2024/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T225651
CREATED:20230817T133351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T160143Z
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SUMMARY:Practice Standards and New Registrations February 2024
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThe hour-long seminar will consist of a 15 minute presentation\, followed by an opportunity to ask questions. \nZoom link to be sent out nearer the time.  \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/practice-standards-and-new-registrations-september-2023/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T225651
CREATED:20230808T161355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T183722Z
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SUMMARY:Mediate 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual conference\, Mediate 2023\, for an opportunity to explore the practice of mediation\, renew connections and make some new ones. \nKeynote Speakers: \nGerry O’Sullivan: \nWorking with the Thoughts of a Mediation Participant: The Context\, Reason\, How and Results \nThere are times when we need to facilitate parties to stay on their track of thinking and travel the journey of their thoughts. But this is often not as simple as we mediators think it is as we are inclined to ask default or habitual questions that are informed by our own thoughts and these may interfere with our client’s train of thought.  \n My own default question is/was: ‘And what was that like for you?’! If you developed a default question\, think about what it is? \nThis presentation will cover the communication context in which we mediators work\, the reason for asking mediation questions\, how to do it effectively and why it works. This theory will be illustrated by a brief filmed role play and then tips on how to ask challenging questions safely. \nGerry has 35 years’ experience in conflict and mediation work\, training design and delivery\, and facilitation. She has published a book titled: ‘The Mediator’s Toolkit: Formulating and Asking Questions for Successful Outcomes’ and developed online training materials to accompany it\, including many filmed role play demonstrations. \nGerry delivered Mediators’ Institute of Ireland (MII) accredited Certified Mediation Training for many years. \nFor more information: www.osullivansolutions.ie \nJohn Lande: \nWhy Do You Mediate the Way You Do? \nMediators’ procedures vary widely based on many factors such as their personal histories\, values\, goals\, motivations\, knowledge\, and skills as well as the parties and the cases in their mediations. Mediators develop categories of cases\, parties\, and behavior patterns that lead them to design routine procedures and strategies for dealing with recurring challenges. These may become second nature so that mediators aren’t conscious of them after a while. \nMediators attending this program will be guided through an exercise to become more aware of the factors leading you to mediate as you do. You should bring a laptop or pad of paper so that you will develop an outline of what Prof. Lande calls your “mediation practice system.” The audience will discuss similarities and differences in the factors affecting their mediation procedures and the procedures themselves. \nYou might want to read some of Prof. Lande’s publications before the program. Here’s a link to a series of short blog posts summarizing different parts of his analysis as well as a law review article that integrates them\, Real Mediation Systems to Help Parties and Mediators Achieve Their Goals.  \nWorkshops: \nLearning from different ways of assessing a mediators’ competence\nI have been assessed as a family mediator in Scotland for the LSS and in England for the FMC\, as a commercial mediator in Scotland\, as a community mediator in Scotland and New York and as a SEND mediator in England and Scotland. What I have learned and what might be useful to others. \nWorkshop led by Ewan Malcolm\nEwan Malcolm has been Chief Executive of Relate in London North West\, Hertfordshire\, Mid Thames & Buckinghamshire since 2013.\nPreviously\, Ewan practiced as a solicitor and as a mediator. From 1989 to 2002 he was a partner in a Scottish law firm. In 2002 he established Scottish Mediation in Edinburgh and was its Director until 2009 when he moved to London. From 2010-13 he lived in New York City where he ran the Manhattan Civil Court mediation service.\nEwan first trained as a commercial mediator in 1995\, then as a family mediator the following year\, as a community mediator in 1999 and also as an SEN mediator. He holds a Masters degree in Conflict Resolution & Mediation. Ewan has served as Chair of the College of Mediators and was on the Board of the Family Mediation Council.\nEwan was named Mediator of the Year at the Law Awards of Scotland in 2008 and received the 2018 National Mediation Unsung Hero Award. \nKeeping Families Together – A child’s-rights based approach to Mediation.\nCyrenians’ ‘Keeping families together project’ works across Scotland’s four secure units. We offer whole family support and family mediation at what can often be the most challenging period in a family’s life. Join Cyrenians mediation team for this unique event; part workshop and part theatrical experience\, to imagine mediation as an invaluable tool in ensuring children’s rights are met\, no matter the difficulties families are facing.\nWorkshop Led by Alan Jeffrey\nAlan Jeffrey has worked for Cyrenians\, a local charity tackling the ‘causes and consequences of homelessness’ since 2014. Alan has recently completed an MSc in Mediation & Conflict Resolution and is the Senior Mediator for Cyrenians: mediation and support. Alan\, alongside his highly trained and skilled team are dedicated to further developing mediation as a tool for keeping families together\, improving relationships\, and encouraging collaboration. \nEmbedding Inclusion and Intersectionality in Mediation Practice\nThis workshop discusses how intersectionality can inform efforts to achieve greater inclusion in mediation and be used as a powerful tool in conflict analysis. As such\, the workshop explores how facilitators can ensure that diverse identities are recognised in mediation processes\, whilst also examining some of the barriers to increasing diversity amongst trained mediators.\nThe workshop will cover what inclusion and intersectionality mean in the context of mediation practice. Then\, from a practical perspective\, it will look at how dominant approaches and language can influence a sense of inclusion\, and lack thereof\, within mediation processes.\nOverall\, the workshop illustrates how an intersectional perspective can inform a deeper understanding of conflict dynamics and disputes which is attentive to power differentials. Mediators will be encouraged to reflect on how they can embody intersectionality in their practice and build on this perspective to better support parties’ abilities to engage in the mediation process.\nThe workshop is delivered by Dr Maria-Adriana Deiana and Dr Heidi Riley who are co-investigators of the project Talk4Peace.\nThe project explores the role of transformative mediation practices as mechanisms for peacebuilding internationally and on the island of Ireland.\nMaria is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations and the co-director of the Centre for Gender in Politics at Queen’s University Belfast. Her research interests sit at the intersection of feminist international relations\, critical peace and conflict studies\, and border studies. She has published on the everyday\, affect and aesthetics in conflict; on the politics of gender and feminist activism in contexts shaped by armed conflict\, international intervention and peacebuilding\, and on EU border politics\, peace and security. \nHeidi is a Research Fellow in the School of Politics and International Relations\, University College Dublin. Her research straddles multiple areas of peace and conflict scholarship\, including insurgency and ideology\, gender and masculinity\, peace mediation\, and conflict-related trauma. She has published on masculinity in armed groups with a specific focus on Nepal\, UNSCR 1325 on Women Peace and Security\, women in mediation\, and NGO approaches to conflict-related trauma. \nDialogue on the mediation in the time of war\nNext February 24th will be the second year of a full-scale Russian Federation war against Ukraine. As the war is ongoing the discussion on establishing peace takes place in expert circles and at the international level.\nIn order to foster an understanding\, learning and contribution to peace we would like to share where we are now and what perspectives on establishing peace.\nPotential possibilities for negotiation have been lost with the complete escalation of the war. Nor Ukraine is ready to sacrifice its people\, territory and sovereignty\, nor Russia is ready to get back occupied territories and recognize its defeat in Ukraine. There are a lot more dimensions to discuss\, as well as strategies and approaches worth thinking about.\nIt is a turning point in our-story and the future of the XXI century. We feel responsibility for the choice to be made. As Ukrainian citizens and as professionals\, we don’t see any prospects for dialogue with the aggressor and still\, we are optimistic about peace for our country and people.\nAfter the 24th of February 2022\, Ukrainian mediators and facilitators of dialogue released 7 Points On The War And Dialogue. You can get acquainted with it here (https://md.ukma.edu.ua/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Public_Statement_War_and_Dialogue_Ukraine_ENG.pdf).\nHere you can read the updated Ukraine Peace Appeal https://www.ukrainepeaceappeal2023.info\nDuring the conference\, we would like to welcome you to the discussion around 2 main questions:\n• What mediators have we learned from the full-scale Russian war against Ukraine?\n• What new strategies might help to establish peace for Ukraine and its people?\nWorkshop led by Vitalii Diakov \nAdditional: \nPanel discussion and social gathering at the end of the day.  \nWe look forward to welcoming you to our conference! \nAt Scottish Mediation we would not want cost to be a barrier for those who wish to come along\, if this is hindering you from attending\, please contact us at admin@scottishmediation.org.uk. There is also an option to donate towards tickets for others on the ticket page. \nTo book this event please click HERE
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