Upcoming Courses
| Option 1: Understanding High ConflictHours: 14 credit hours Cost: $750 ADRIA members, $850 non-ADRIA members Option 2: High Conflict Mediation: Managing Conflict & Complexity in MediationHours: 28 credit hours Cost: $1100 ADRIA members, $1300 non-ADRIA members This course is also part of the Separation and Divorce Mediation Certificate Program
GoalsIn the context of high conflict and complex mediation cases, students will:
Learning ObjectivesStudents will:
*28-hour High Conflict Mediation course only Learning FormatThis course is designed to be flexible to meet your learning goals. Students will get more out of the course if they complete all the readings, videos, activities, assignments, and participate fully in the live sessions. However, we understand that not everyone taking this course is looking for that level of engagement, especially during these difficult times of virtual… well, everything. That’s why we have created a flexible course where students can choose to take the 14 hour or 28 hour course. Students will engage in blended online learning (synchronous and asynchronous) to explore high conflict behaviours and complexities from a trauma informed perspective. Students will get out of this course what they put into it, including engagement with the content, activities, exercises, and live sessions. Openness to self-reflection is a key aspect of this learning process. The 28 hour course is evaluated and also includes portfolio development, role-play, and self-assessment. Option 1: Understanding High ConflictHours: 14 credit hours In addition to class hours/live sessions, students can expect to spend about 2 hours per week on reading and 1 hour per week on activities to prepare for live sessions Includes: Course manual and course videos/links, access to forum, four live sessions Requires: Full attendance and participation in all live sessions. A letter of attendance for “Understanding High Conflict” will be issued. Prerequisite: Students must have completed mediation training (preferably interest-based mediation). The expectation is that students are already comfortable mediating, as this course does not teach basic mediation (this is an advanced course). Option 2: High Conflict Mediation: Managing Conflict & Complexity in MediationHours: 28 credit hours In addition to class hours/live sessions, students can expect to spend about 2 hours per week on reading and 1 hour per week on activities to prepare for live sessions. Assignments will take approximately 8-12 additional hours – this depends on learning style and on whether you are currently practicing or just starting out. Students will also be required to participate in a 75 minute role-play. Includes: Course manual and course videos/links, access to forum, five live sessions, one role-play, coach feedback on role-play and self-assessment assignment, marking of portfolio. Requires: Full attendance and participation in all live sessions; completion of all assignments (self-reflection post, role-play and self-assessment, portfolio). A Certificate for “High Conflict Mediation: Managing Conflict & Complexity in Mediation” will be issued upon successful completion of this course. This course is also part of the Separation and Divorce Mediation Certificate Program. Prerequisite: Students must have completed interest-based mediation training. The expectation is that students are already comfortable mediating, as this course does not teach basic mediation (this is an advanced course). Timeline: Pre-course – once you have signed the confidentiality agreement, the materials will be sent to you, and you will also be given access to the course webpage on adralberta.com. You can read the manual, complete the activities in the manual, watch the course videos, and do your 2 forum postings (Introduction Post and Self-Reflection Post – due 48 hours before first live session). Week 1 – Introduction, Trauma Informed Practice, Ethics (3-hour live session); estimated 2 hours of course reading, 1 hour completing activities. Week 2 – Mental Health and Illness, Addictions and Substance Use, PTSD, Personality Disorders, and Anger (3-hour live session); estimated 2 hours of course reading, 1 hour completing activities. Week 3 – Case Development (3-hour live session); estimated 2 hours of course reading, 1 hour completing activities. Week 4 – Dealing with High Conflict (3-hour live session); estimated 2 hours of course reading, 1 hour completing activities. A letter of attendance for “Understanding High Conflict” will be issued for students registered for option 1. High Conflict Mediation: Managing Conflict & Complexity in Mediation students Week 5 – Portfolio assignment due; No live session Week 6 – Role-play assignment due: No live session Week 7 – Assignments returned to students. No live session Week 8 – Sharing key learnings from Portfolio assignment and Role-play Debrief; (3-hour live session)
ADR Designation QualificationThis course qualifies as 14 hours (Option 1) or 28 hours (Option 2) of specialized ADR training towards the Qualified Mediator (Q.Med) and Chartered Mediator (C.Med) professional designations. |
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