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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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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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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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/
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T093000
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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
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/mediate-2023/
LOCATION:Norton Park Conference Centre\, 57 Albion Road\, Edinburgh\, EH7 5QY
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SUMMARY:Mediation – A Success Story?
DESCRIPTION: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. \n‘Mediation – A Success Story?’ will explore how to make mediation as effective as possible. The event will focus on the situations that are most suited to mediation\, the qualities of the mediator themselves\, and the concept of procedural fairness\, where the mediation process heavily impacts parties’ perspective on success. \nThe event will be followed by a Q and A. \nThose who are interested in attending can learn more and reserve a free place for this online ever here.
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/mediation-a-success-story/
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SUMMARY:Masterclass: Back to Basics – The Who\, What\, When and Why of Mediation?
DESCRIPTION:“I’ve forgotten more about mediation than you will ever know!” \n 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?  \n Sometimes years of complexity and “real life” pulls us further away from the simplicity inherent in the practice and the core principles of mediation. Join family mediator Alan Jeffrey (Cyrenians Mediation & Support) online as we reconnect with the basics of mediation\, including: \n• The core values of mediation \n• The main “styles” of mediation \n• The simplicity and complexity of mediation \n• When is mediation not mediation? \n• When is mediation appropriate…or not? \n• Are we really as impartial as we think? \n As useful for the battle-weary mediator with forty years’ experience as it is for the newly-trained practitioner\, join us as we remind ourselves of the Who\, What\, When and Why of Mediation. \nHow much? – Members – £40\, Non-Members – £80. \nBook – To book this event please click HERE \nLink – Zoom link to be sent out nearer the time.
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/masterclass-back-to-basics-the-who-what-when-and-why-of-mediation/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230605T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111831
CREATED:20230518T151044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T151056Z
UID:6088-1685973600-1685980800@www.scottishmediation.org.uk
SUMMARY:Workplace and Employment Initiative Group (WEIG) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please note this event is for Scottish Mediation members only. \nOur next WEIG meeting will be on Monday 5th June 2023\, from 1400 – 1600\, which will take place online via Zoom.  \n1400: Group business session: \nChair’s welcome – check if everyone happy to record? \nVolunteer for notes: David Hossack tbc \n1) SM Chair / Director – short updates \n2) Updates and check in from Group \n3) Minutes & programme & Update on next WEIG meeting(s) \n1430: Break \n1445 Speaker: Graham Boyack on the new draft SM Code of Practice. \nZoom link to be sent out the morning of event. The WEIG is a free session and all members are welcome. \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/workplace-and-employment-initiative-group-weig-meeting/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230531T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230531T123000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111831
CREATED:20230309T132722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T102657Z
UID:5966-1685525400-1685536200@www.scottishmediation.org.uk
SUMMARY:Masterclass: The Honour Dimension to Conflicts
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this online seminar is to: \n\nRaise awareness of the terms ‘izzat’\, ‘namus’ or ‘honour’ and the influence of this concept on those from ‘honour’ communities\nIdentify some of the signs of honour based abuse and violence (HBA/HBV) – when mediation may not be appropriate\nConsider circumstances when honour is present but where mediation could be possible\n\nIn June 2022\, Sweden made honour based violence (HBV) and honour based abuse (HBA) a specific crime. In Scotland\, there is no such specific crime. HBA is a form of gender-based violence and according to Police Scotland: “The term Honour Based Abuse (HBA) embraces a variety of incidents or crimes including physical abuse\, sexual abuse\, emotional abuse\, abduction\, forced marriage\, imprisonment and murder (not an exhaustive list)\, where the individual\, their family or community is punished for actually\, or allegedly\, undermining what the family or community believes to be the correct code of behaviour and which could bring shame to the family or community.” \nIt is more common to hear and associate the term ‘honour’ in the context of ‘honour’ killing and violence. However\, the so-called notion of ‘honour’ is complex – and its influence on attitudes\, behaviour and relationships can have far reaching consequences. ‘Honour’ codes are more prevalent among some Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. In 2014\, a survey of 300 BAME residents in Edinburgh found that more than 52% said honour would prevent them from reporting a crime and 63% said honour was part of their family belief system (This survey was conducted by Edinburgh and Lothian Equality Council). \nIn light of the above\, there is a real potential that ‘honour’ could be present in cases that mediators handle. To preclude mediation in all cases when there is an element of honour to the conflict denies the individuals and communities of this effective means of conflict resolution. Mindful of how quickly risks can escalate\, this seminar provides an opportunity to discuss and consider circumstances where mediation could be undertaken\, safely. \nGithathevi Kanisin bio: \nGitha’s early career was in legal practice\, with an LLM from University of Cambridge. For the last 20 years she has worked primarily with ethnic minority communities and vulnerable groups in Scotland\, delivering services that increase capacity for positive relationships and conflict handling skills. \nGitha also completed a PhD in the field of conflict resolution\, at the Richardson Institute\, Lancaster University. She is passionate about improving access to mediation and mediation skills to hard-to-reach and vulnerable community groups. \nTickets – £40 members & £80 non-members \nTo book this event please click HERE \nZoom link to be sent nearer the time.
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/masterclass-the-honour-dimension-to-conflicts/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230426T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111831
CREATED:20230411T162526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T162611Z
UID:6053-1682517600-1682524800@www.scottishmediation.org.uk
SUMMARY:Workplace and Employment Initiative Group (WEIG) Meeting - April 2023
DESCRIPTION:Please note this meeting is for Scottish Mediation Members only. \nOur 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.  \n1400: Group business session: \nChair’s welcome – check if everyone happy to record? \nVolunteer for notes: David Hossack tbc  \n1) SM Chair / Director – short updates \n2) Updates and check in from Group \n3) Minutes & programme & Update on next WEIG meeting(s)  \n1430: Break  \n1445 Speaker: Charlie Irvine on ‘Justice in Mediation’ \nTo book this event click HERE. Please choose whether you would prefer to attend in person or online in the ticket section.  \nZoom link to be sent out the morning of event. The WEIG is a free session and all members are welcome.
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/workplace-and-employment-initiative-group-weig-meeting-april-2023/
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:20230418T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111831
CREATED:20230228T151935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T124037Z
UID:5953-1681812000-1681819200@www.scottishmediation.org.uk
SUMMARY:Intersectional Training
DESCRIPTION:What is intersectionality and why is it important? \nAre 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. \nPeople who belong to more than one marginalised group (eg LGBTI\, disabled\, neurodivergent\, Black\, Asian and minority ethnic) face multiple oppressions\, discrimination and barriers\, including erasure and exclusion from our own communities.. This is often reflected in organisations that primarily focus on one protected characteristic and may not have the necessary knowledge to help service users with the barriers they may face because of the intersecting aspects of those identities. This can lead to attitudes and practices which make spaces unsafe or unwelcoming for those who may need to access them the most. \nThis training will help you to: \n– Listen to the lived experience of people with intersectional identities. \n– Learn the best terminology to use about LGBTI people and others. \n– Identify barriers that people may face to participating in your service. \n– Increase access and tackle discrimination. \n– Integrate an intersectional approach across your service. \nThe Trainers: \nRowan Alison is an Intersectional Project Officer with a particular interest in mental health\, disabled access\, neurodiversity and bi+ issues. \nMel Maguire is an Intersectional Project Officer with a particular interest in women’s rights\, bi+ issues and anti-racism. \nAbout Equality Network’s Intersectional Project: \nThe Equality Network is a leading national charity working for lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) equality and human rights in Scotland. The Intersectional Project creates publications\, resources and training about including people whose identity falls in more than one marginalised group. \nHow much: £30 members\, £60 non members.  \nLink: Zoom link to be sent out nearer the time. \nTo book this session please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/intersectional-training/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T164500
DTSTAMP:20260519T111831
CREATED:20230209T130122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T130302Z
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SUMMARY:Family Mediation Course Module 1
DESCRIPTION:Online session of the first module for the Family Mediation Course\, taking place on 28th February 2023 from 9.30am – 4.45pm. \nOverview of Scots Family Law and Procedure including the law relating to: \ni) Divorce/Dissolution \nii) Property and financial matters arising from marriage/civil partnership & cohabitation \niii) Parental responsibilities and parental rights \niv) Financial support for children \nv) Court Procedure and Non Court Dispute Resolution \nThis module is to provide a broad understanding of the legal framework which regulates family life to allow you to: \n• know the broad principles and the vocabulary of the legal framework \n• appreciate where the legal framework fits in when separating couples are making plans by agreement \n• understand the options for dispute resolution \nThe cost for this session is £230. Zoom link to be sent out nearer the time. \nThis is the first module of a new Family Mediation course and it is essential to complete this model prior to undertaking the subsequent ones. \nTo book this course please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/5920/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230227T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111831
CREATED:20230206T145157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T145239Z
UID:5910-1677506400-1677513600@www.scottishmediation.org.uk
SUMMARY:Workplace and Employment Initiative Group (WEIG) Meeting - February 2023
DESCRIPTION:Pease not this event is for Scottish Mediation members only. \nOur next WEIG meeting will be on Monday 27th February\, from 1400 – 1600\, which will take place on Zoom. Details of the session as below. \n1400: Group business session: \nChair’s welcome – check if everyone happy to record? \nVolunteer for notes: Guy Lipert \n1) SM Chair / Director – short updates \n2) Updates and check in from Group \n3) Minutes & programme & update on next WEIG meeting(s) \n1430: Break \n1445: Speaker: Alan Hope\, ACAS\, ‘Smarter Resolutions – ACAS Alternative Dispute Resolution.’ \nZoom link to be sent out nearer the time. The WEIG is a free session.
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/workplace-and-employment-initiative-group-weig-meeting-february-2023/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111831
CREATED:20220512T083332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T120201Z
UID:5558-1677069000-1677072600@www.scottishmediation.org.uk
SUMMARY:Practice Standards and New Registrations 2023
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 12.30pm-1.30pm. Zoom link to be sent out nearer the time. \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/new-practice-standards-and-new-registrations-2022/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111831
CREATED:20230116T143820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T143903Z
UID:5876-1675173600-1675180800@www.scottishmediation.org.uk
SUMMARY:Workplace & Employment Initiative Group – 31st January 2023
DESCRIPTION:Please note this event is for Scottish Mediation members only. \nOur 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?”. Robert Campbell will present a case study. \nFollowing Meeting: Monday 27th February 2023\, when Alan Hope will speak on ACAS ADR. \nZoom link to be sent out nearer the time. The WEIG is a free session. \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/workplace-employment-initiative-group-31st-january-2023/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111831
CREATED:20230105T172310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T172335Z
UID:5857-1673949600-1673953200@www.scottishmediation.org.uk
SUMMARY:Family Mediation
DESCRIPTION:Scottish Mediation have recently been recognised by the Lord Presidents Office as a body that can accredit family mediators. \nFor those interested in how the accreditation works we are holding a free online seminar on Tuesday 17th January 2023 from 10am – 11am. \nIf you would like to book this event please click HERE \nZoom link to be sent out nearer the time.
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/family-mediation/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230114
DTSTAMP:20260519T111831
CREATED:20220811T132808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T102935Z
UID:5698-1673222400-1673654399@www.scottishmediation.org.uk
SUMMARY:University of St Andrews - Accredited Certificate in Mediation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/university-of-st-andrews-accredited-certificate-in-mediation/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221208T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111831
CREATED:20221122T163716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T164006Z
UID:5835-1670509800-1670513400@www.scottishmediation.org.uk
SUMMARY:Equality and Diversity Seminar – Progress to Date and Next Steps
DESCRIPTION:Please note this event is for Scottish Mediation members only. \nScottish 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. \nDuring that period we have undertaken a journey with Hallmark of Inclusion which has led us to survey staff and the Board of SM to help identify key issues and areas of that we can progress. \nIn it’s most recent strategic plan we said we would work to ‘better reflect the diversity of the population we serve\, and in doing so capture the diversity of thinking and practice that would bring.’ \nWe’d like to invite you to a seminar where we’ll review the work that’s taken place highlighting the key findings and then discuss what objectives we’d like to take forward over the next year\, what that work might look like and how people can get involved. \nThe seminar will be led by Amanda Heenan from Arc of Inclusion and Graham Boyack from Scottish Mediation. \nZoom link to be sent out nearer the time. \nIf you would like to book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/equality-and-diversity-seminar-progress-to-date-and-next-steps/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221107T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111831
CREATED:20220721T163634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T120409Z
UID:5665-1667811600-1667840400@www.scottishmediation.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mediate 2022 - Listening\, Learning\, Connecting\, Reflecting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual conference\, Mediate 2022\, for a day of listening\, learning\, connecting and reflecting. The event will include the following: \nKeynote Speakers: \nKathryn 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\,’ we can validate their experience and help them to be authors of their own solutions. \nDr Gurchathen S Sanghera FRSA: \nFuture Challenges for Mediation in Scotland. \nGurchathen joined the School of International Relations in 2007 and is a Senior Lecturer. Gurchathen’s research explores the complexities of social justice and\, in particular\, the discursive and material reproduction of marginalisation and exclusion globally\, nationally and locally. More specifically\, his research is concerned with examining the ways in which various forms of discrimination intersect (for example caste\, class\, gender\, geographical\, sexual\, religious) to shape people’s everyday lives and how\, in turn\, people respond to such processes. This work draws on empirical research and is also informed by theoretical debates. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in India\, Liberia\, Haiti\, and the UK (Bradford and Scotland) \nWorkshops: \nPeer Mediation (Kathryn Hilditch) –  Scottish Mediation has recently been working across Fife council and developing a new model of Peer Mediation delivery to support this. What have we learned? What have we changed? What’s the future? \nWhat happens when mediations get stuck (Tony Buon) – It can be challenging and frustrating for all when mediation gets stuck. In this interactive session\, Tony will explore what mediators can do to help the parties move forward.  \nAdapting Practice (Charlie Irvine)–  Does one size fits all when mediating? How might you adapt your mediation process and style to fit different types of cases? \nConflict Avoidance in the construction industry (Len Bunton) –  A big focus in the construction industry is a switch in focus from Dispute resolution to conflict avoidance. Where does mediation fit with this\, what’s involved and are there lesson for other sectors? \nMediators Green Pledge – Led by Emma Anstead the workshop will examine how mediators can take practical steps to reduce the environmental impact of their practice.  \nUsing Mediation at Protests and Demonstrations – Exploring how mediation can be applied in the context of live protests and demonstrations.  \nAdditional: \nPanel discussion and social gathering at the end of the day. Additional speakers and workshops to be announced soon! \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
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/mediate-2022-save-the-date/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221019T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111831
CREATED:20220705T151338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T151338Z
UID:5633-1666173600-1666184400@www.scottishmediation.org.uk
SUMMARY:Masterclass in Trauma\, Human Development and Personality Disorders: Part 2
DESCRIPTION: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 be made with\, and discussion will focus on\, the impact of trauma on relationships and what helps those impacted. Overall\, the workshop aims to provide frontline staff with additional knowledge and skills in becoming trauma informed \nThe workshop will be presented by Andy Gray. Andy is the Company Director of ACT Counselling Services Ltd and a retired Psychotherapist. He has over 25 years of experience in the helping professions including; Psychiatric Hospital Management\, Social Work settings\, Private Practice\, and has taught in various universities and private training providers across the UK. His specialisms include trauma\, addiction\, and personality disorders. \nPlease note you do not have to have attended Part one to attend this Masterclass. You are welcome to choose a ticket type which allows you to access a recording of the first session. \nCost: £40 (members)/£80 (non-members). Tickets that include a link to the first session: £45 (members)/£90 (non members)  \nThe 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/masterclass-in-trauma-human-development-and-personality-disorders-part-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220928T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111831
CREATED:20220706T105708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T124102Z
UID:5646-1664371800-1664380800@www.scottishmediation.org.uk
SUMMARY:Duties and Dilemmas: The Practical Application of Ethics in Mediation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will set the scene\, connecting ethical frameworks with the fundamental principles of mediation. We will then go on and explore how different ethical duties may come into tension in hard cases\, and explore how each of us might try to manage or resolve such tensions. \nWhile the dilemmas may be easy to answer at the extremes of black and white\, it may be that the trickier cases in the middle contain many more shades of grey. \nWho: The session will be led by Craig Cathcart\, mediator and Senior Lecturer in Dispute Resolution at Queen Margaret University\, Edinburgh. It will be of interest to any practising mediator. \nHow: Online Zoom \nWhen: Wednesday 28 September 1.30pm-4pm \nHow much: £30 members £60 non members \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/duties-and-dilemmas-the-practical-application-of-ethics-in-mediation/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220721T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220721T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111831
CREATED:20220705T151657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T151810Z
UID:5635-1658412000-1658419200@www.scottishmediation.org.uk
SUMMARY:Workplace and Employment Initiative Group (WEIG) Meeting - July 2022
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this event is only available for members of Scottish Mediation. \nAgenda: \n1400: Group business session: \nChair’s welcome \nVolunteer for notes: ….. \n1) SM Chair / Director – short updates \n2) Updates and check in from Group \n3) Update on next WEIG meeting \n1430: break \n1445 Speaker: Zaza Johnson Elsheikh and Spenser Hilliard of BIMA (Belief in Mediation and Arbitration) will speak on “Triggers for faith based conflict in the workplace”. \nZoom link to 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-july-2022/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220505T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111831
CREATED:20220216T151326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T151458Z
UID:5438-1651744800-1651755600@www.scottishmediation.org.uk
SUMMARY:Masterclass in Trauma\, Human Development and Personality Disorders
DESCRIPTION:A Masterclass that will discuss how Trauma\, Human Development and Personality Disorders can affect participants’ ability to engage in face-to-face conversations. \nThis 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 traumatic experiences and the impact that these may have on personality functioning. Links will be made with trauma experiences\, their biopsychosocial impact and the potential contribution to personality disorder. The main personality disorder types will then be presented and ways that frontline staff may respond to these clients in a trauma informed manner clarified. \nThe workshop will be presented by Andy Gray. Andy is the Company Director of ACT Counselling Services Ltd and a retired Psychotherapist. He has over 25 years of experience in the helping professions including; Psychiatric Hospital Management\, Social Work settings\, Private Practice\, and has taught in various universities and private training providers across the UK. His specialisms include trauma\, addiction\, and personality disorders. \nVenue: Online/Zoom \nWhen: Thursday 5th May 2022\, 10am -1pm \nCost: £40 (members)/£80 (non-members) \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/masterclass-in-trauma-human-development-and-personality-disorders/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220408T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220408T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111831
CREATED:20220317T172653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T172753Z
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SUMMARY:Young Mediators in Conversation with Bill Marsh
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe’re keen to hear from you\, so most of the session will be an open forum where you can put your questions to Bill\, on any and all things mediation. So come along and quiz the mediator. \nYoung Mediators is for people from all professions and walks of life who are new to\, or have an interest in\, mediation. All are welcome to attend. \nDate: Friday 8 April 2022\nTime: 12:30pm – 1:30pm UK time\nLocation: Online Cost: Free\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/young-mediators-in-conversation-with-bill-marsh-tickets-292380346487
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/young-mediators-in-conversation-with-bill-marsh/
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SUMMARY:Community and Homelessness Mediation – It’s all about Relationships
DESCRIPTION: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 highlight the different aspects of these mediation practices and how both are driven by building relationships. Also\, providing an overview of the background of community and homelessness mediation in Scotland. If you are interested in mediation\, currently mediating\, or supporting those who are potentially experiencing conflict\, this event will be of interest to you. \nProgramme: \n1. Background: history of Community and Homelessness Mediation in Scotland \n2. Relationships and Conflict \n3. Scottish Community Mediation Network \n4. Q & A Session: What’s in store for Community and Homelessness Mediation in Scotland \nWhen: Wednesday 6th April\, from 10am- 12.30pm \nOnline: Zoom \nCost: £30 SM members\, £60 non-members \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/community-and-homelessness-mediation-its-all-about-relationships/
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mediation":MAILTO:admin@scottishmediation.org.uk
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