XNL 1000

Principles of Core Mediation: How to Settle Disputes

You will gain valuable information about the mediation process and how it can be used to effectively settle conflicts. Our instructors are state-approved mediators who will teach you the stages of core mediation, which involves neighbor-to-neighbor disputes, as well as the guidelines for using mediation in your current position. Upon completion of this course and the Practicum you can apply with the state of Kansas to be an approved core mediator.

$449.00

XNL 1005

Core Mediation Practicum

The Core Mediaton Practicum involves co-mediating three actual court cases under the supervision of a state-approved mediator. To become state-approved you must co-mediate all three cases in the content area in which you wish to specialize (core, civil, domestic, juvenile dependency or parent/adolescent). Note: This Practicum will meet the Core requirement only. Contact the Professional Education office at 913-469-4420 for more information.

$299.00

XNL 1010

Domestic Relations Mediation Training

You will learn to apply mediation principles to situations involving divorcing parents who are in dispute over their children, disputes pertaining to access to their children or co-parenting matters. Course materials include a review of mediation principles, application to divorce situations, child development, conflict theory, ethics, Kansas laws, resource development and networking. You will participate in several role-play activities to practice your skill development. This course has been approved by the KS Supreme Court to meet the educational/classroom requirements for approval as a domestic mediator. Upon completion of this course and the Domestic Practicum you can apply with the state of Kansas to be an approved domestic mediator. Prerequisite: Principles of Core Mediation.

$429.00

XNL 1015

Civil Mediation Training

You will focus your mediation skills to practice resolving disputes between employers and employees, management and labor, businesses and consumers, government and environmental groups, residents and communities. The training techniques include lecture, video, class discussion, demonstrations and student role-plays. This course has been approved by the KS Supreme Court to meet the educational/classroom requirements for approval as a civil mediator. Upon completion of this course and a Civil Practicum you can apply with the state of Kansas to be an approved civil mediator. Prerequisite: Principles of Core Mediation.

$429.00

XNL 1016

Civil Mediation Practicum

The Civil Mediation Practicum involves co-mediating three actual court cases under the supervision of a state-approved mediator. To become state-approved you must co-mediate all three cases in the content area in which you wish to specialize (core, civil, domestic, juvenile dependency or parent/adolescent). Note: This Practicum will meet the Civil requirement only. Contact the Professional Education office at 913-469-4420 for more information.

$349.00

XNL 1060

Awakening the Spirit of Mediation

At the heart of each mediation session is a relationship between you and each party. One of the least recognized resources for finding solutions in disputes is each party's innate personal need to have positive, beneficial relationships with others. You will explore the nature of this need and explore a variety of strategies and techniques to help find resolution of the issues by fostering the reconciliation of the relationships that embody these issues.

$99.00

XNL 1126

Mentoring New Mediators

The field of mediation has long recognized that classroom training alone cannot make a mediator. Practical skills, self-discovery, and the need for a paradigm shift can only be achieved in a clinical setting with an experienced mediator and a clear set of learning opportunities and criteria for assessment, feedback, and guidance. This course will prepare experienced mediators to function as "mentors", ready to supervise and guide new mediators in their practicum experience, as well as provide peer consultation to other experienced mediators.

$69.00

XNL 1150

Conflict Management Skills for Professionals

You will learn a simple and effective framework for approaching conflict in professional settings. You will gain an awareness of potential disputes, foster communication about differences and respond constructively to clients, staff and colleagues. With these skills you can manage your own reaction to difficulties and create positive outcomes.

$59.00

XNL 1172

Communication Strategies and Techniques for Mediators/Negotiators

Whether you are mediating disputes or negotiating agreements on your own behalf, your success depends largely on the manner in which you communicate with other parties. In this highly interactive course you will review the role of perception in negotiation, examine your nonverbal and listening strategies, and improve your skills in constructing messages, word choice, diplomacy and tact.

$99.00

XNL 1174

Mediating Conflict in Organizations

You will learn to use your mediation skills to effectively deal with all types of conflicts within public and private sector organizations. You will learn to convert conflict from an unpleasant encounter into a positive interaction, break the reactive cycle of accusations, neutralize emotions, frame issues appropriately and create new perspectives through powerful questions.

$99.00

XNL 1182

Mediation Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Situations and Behaviors

You will explore ways to deal with complex conflict situations that go beyond the realm of simple disagreements and learn how to get better results when mediations involve contentious issues. You will learn what you need to do differently when dealing with multiple parties and issues; how to best deal with controversies; how to set the stage for positive outcomes by the way you develop the negotiation agenda; and how to reduce the stress level and improve group dynamics. You will also learn how to deal more effectively with various types of difficult behaviors, including how to handle emotional outbursts, threats, and ultimatums.

$99.00

XNL 1183

Mediation Skills for Changing Times

In today's quickly changing, dynamic, and sometime volatile world, mediation skills are more important than ever before. This highly participatory and dynamic course has been designed to provide you with strategies that can be used to improve outcomes in all types of mediations. In particular, you will learn how to select the best mediation style, how to use timing techniques effectively, how to neutralize emotionalism, and when and how to make creative solutions, compromises and concessions.

$99.00

XNL 1185

Mediation and Peacemaking Skills for Leaders and Managers

This course shows you how to become a more effective mediator who guides others through the conflict resolution process. You will explore essential mediation behaviors, ways to deal with emotionalism, how to stay objective, how to uncover underlying needs, and how to achieve creative solutions. You will also learn the art of organizational peacekeeping, with strategies for developing a culture in which people feel comfortable and safe in expressing divergent views.

$99.00

XNL 1186

Grief 101 for Mediators

A common denominator in all disputes and conflicts is grief, the dynamic of responding to and resolving life changing events. Greater success during mediations is possible if you recognize these dynamics and understand how they play into resolution of the issues. At the end of this course you will be able to identify various manifestations of the grief process, understand the components of the process, and utilize a variety of approaches for turning grief into agreement.

$59.00

XNL 1187

Mediating with Emotional Intelligence

You will explore four personal and social competencies that can enhance your capabilities as a mediator: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management. You will learn how to tune into your core instincts, avoid overly negative inner dialogue when assessing people, and control your emotions. Also, you will learn how to deal with different emotional thresholds, utilize the styles that enable you to drive emotions in a positive way, and be more emotionally in sync with mediation participants.

$99.00

XNL 1188

Mediating with Diplomacy and Tact

You can say just about anything to just about anybody -- if you do it in the right way. After reviewing the preconditions for diplomatic communication, you will review some key considerations for constructing a diplomatic response: careful phrasing; degree of directness, message strength, honesty that is appropriate for the occasion; and the use of overtones. You will identify the do's and don'ts of diplomatic messages so that you can make your points clearly, while taking into account the receptivity, needs, and sensitivities of the receiver. If diplomatic responses seem difficult to think of at the spur of the moment when you need them most, you will also learn tips on making these responses more automatic.

$99.00

XNL 1189

Developing Artistry: Mediator Self-Evaluation

Developing effective mediation practice requires more than the ability to perform a skill or knowing a fact. Professional understanding, mindful personal reflection, and honest, well-guided self-examination are critical to becoming a competent and confident mediator. This seminar will provide you with concepts, insights, and tools to help you assess, guide, and support your own individual maturing of your understanding, skills, and competency. You will leave this seminar with a greater sense of how to reach artistry in your mediation practice.

$59.00

XNL 1190

Introduction to the Enneagram for Mediators

You will receive a basic introduction to a sophisticated chart which suggests nine basic human nature types, along with sub-types and variations, and the ways in which they relate to each other. You will find practical applications for your work with difficult relationships, particularly if you can first identify your own type.

$99.00