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respectfully and effectively by strengthening
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          Upcoming 2009 Events



 

Eighty-two percent of  Americans would prefer to go to mediation rather than court.

NAFCM

Elder Mediation Training

Friday, September 25th, 2009

8:30 am- 5:30 pm

Cost*: $40.00 for CRC volunteers

$60.00 Other Mediators

$100.00 Attorneys seeking CLE credit

Location to be announced

*contact director@crcminnesota.org if cost is a concern.


Qualified neutrals under Minnesota Rule 114 are invited to an intensive, experiential training in Elder Mediation. The training will cover:

• Elder Mediation Overview

• Characteristics of Elder Mediation

• Issues unique to elder mediation

• Vulnerable adult statute overview

• Elder voice, self-determination and capacity

• Who might be at the table

• Involvement of professionals

• CRC screening and intake protocols

• Guardians and guardianships

• Financial Considerations

• Obstacles,when senior does not directly participate, when not to mediate

• Defining success; are you ready to mediate?


To register, please log on to CRC Website, click on training opportunities/sign up; www.crcminnesota.org

You can also register by emailing director@crcminnesota.org and mailing in a check to: CRC, 2101 Hennepin avenue south, Minneapolis, MN 55405

 

Advanced Mediation Training - Openings Available! Openings remain in the following Chris Leick's Advanced Family Mediation Classes this Fall:

 * Revisiting Mediation Styles, Strategies and Interventions; October 9, 2009, 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm; 4 credits

* Working with Attorneys and Other Professionals; Dealing with Challenging Personalities & Emotions; November 19, 2009, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm;7 credits

 * Impasse Prevention and Resolution; December 3, 2009, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; 7 credits

Each class stands alone and provides CLE credits and Rule 114 ADR Continuing Education Credits - meeting the requirement of 18 credits per three-year period.

Lunch is provided each day.

For information and to register, click HERE or send an email to chris@drsmn.com.