Scottish Mediation

This one-day training, facilitated by our Peer Mediation Co-ordinator (Sarah Welsh) and our Training and Practice Project Officer (Amanda Rigby-Greenhaugh) would be an appropriate course for experienced family and community mediators, experienced youth and community workers and also teachers and school support workers (primary and secondary) who are motivated to work with young people in this field. No previous experience of delivering peer mediation is required. Mediators who have some experience of peer mediation are also welcome. For more details and to…

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

This 3 hour interactive workshop facilitated by Andrew Boyd (see biography below) will consider what confidentiality means to mediators and their clients, what part it plays in the mediation session, in agreements and post session. Mediators will be invited to explore their own issues regarding confidentiality and have the opportunity to share and discuss how it has affected their practice. Andrew's Biography: Andrew is a registered mediator, working with Cyrenians in Edinburgh and works predominantly with young people and their families. He…

We are delighted to announce the next meeting of the Scottish Mediation WEIG (Workplace & Employment Initiative Group) on Thursday 10th October 2019. Meetings are kindly hosted at the SM offices at 18 York Place Edinburgh, and the main meeting runs from 14.00 - 16.00, and count as part of our CPD. There is usually a CPD-extra one hour session before or after the main meetings, looking at topics such as a case study of a dilemma in mediation. Speaker at…

This interactive workshop facilitated by Alison Ebbitt and Charlie Irvine (see biographies below) is an opportunity for practitioners to reflect at a deeper level about how your work impacts on you in both the short and longer term. This event is suitable for new and experienced mediators in any mediation discipline. Alison Ebbitt Alison has extensive experience as a family mediator, practising since 1999. Her practice includes family mediation, supervised contact and support work with children.  Alison’s practice also includes workplace dispute…