By Dr. Charlene Berquist, Director, and Heather Blades, Associate Director

The CDR has been offering high-quality professional mediation training for nearly 15 years, and we will again offer Civil and Family Mediation Training on March 25-29, 2020, in Springfield, MO. This fast-paced and dynamic training combines lecture, interactive exercises, demonstrations, and role play to assist participants in building their mediation skills. (Download a training brochure.)

Participants can choose to attend civil mediation training (March 25-27), civil and family mediation training (March 25-29) or family mediation training (March 27-29, if participants have prior civil mediation training). (View a list of detailed learning objectives.)

Over 20 Expert Trainers and Coaches

The CDR’s mediation training offers an unparalleled learning environment for attendees. It incorporates lecture, interactive exercises, and role play and brings together expert presenters and coaches with experience in all types of mediation, including civil mediation, family mediation, employment mediation, dependency mediation, and more.

Continuing Education Credits

Training hours qualify for continuing education credits for attorneys, counselors, social workers, human resource professionals, police officers, and others. Completion of the entire 40-hour training meets the mediation training requirement for Missouri Supreme Court Rule 17 (general civil mediators) and Rule 88 (family mediators). The training has also been approved for mediators in several other states, including Arkansas, Kansas, Illinois, Texas, and Louisiana.

Training Fees

The CDR’s mediation training offers an unparalleled value, and training registration fees include all training materials (including a 500+ page training binder and The Mediator’s Handbook by Jennifer Beer) as well as a full breakfast, lunch, and snacks each day. Discounted pricing is offered for students and non-profits, and an reduced “early bird” registration rate is available until March 1. Register now to reserve your seat!

For More Information or to Register

This training regularly sells out, and early registration is recommended. And, a discounted early-bird rate is available through March 1st. Please visit the CDR website for more information on pricing and registration.  A limited number of need-based scholarships are available as well. All training fees serve to support the non-profit work of the CDR.