Turning Disagreement into Opportunity
Please note this event is for Scottish Mediation members only. Our next WEIG meeting will be Tues January 31st by zoom (link issued day prior). It will include a self help session themed on “It’s not about the money – creative solutions I have experienced – and should we nudge parties by sharing creative solutions?”. […]
Thinking of joining the Scottish Mediation Register? You can become a member or registered practitioner. Attend this free online seminar to find out more about registration. What is required to be a registered mediator and what are the required standards. Find out about the many benefits and opportunities for sharing practice and learning. The hour-long […]
Pease not this event is for Scottish Mediation members only. Our next WEIG meeting will be on Monday 27th February, from 1400 - 1600, which will take place on Zoom. Details of the session as below. 1400: Group business session: Chair’s welcome – check if everyone happy to record? Volunteer for notes: Guy Lipert 1) […]
Online session of the first module for the Family Mediation Course, taking place on 28th February 2023 from 9.30am - 4.45pm. Overview of Scots Family Law and Procedure including the law relating to: i) Divorce/Dissolution ii) Property and financial matters arising from marriage/civil partnership & cohabitation iii) Parental responsibilities and parental rights iv) Financial support […]
Join us in University of Strathclyde’s new Teaching and Learning Building. The keynote from Tony Allen “Mediating in the Shadow of the Law” and with Dr Anna Howard, John Sturrock KC and Sheriff Livingston among others will be facilitating workshops, panel discussions and dedicated networking time. The event will be chaired by award winning broadcaster […]
This Online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 4-hour online course will introduce participants to the impact of culture on mediation. It will explore how a good understanding of cultural factors can assist mediators in facilitating agreement between mediating parties. Topic Covered: Developing your Cultural Intelligence (CI) as a Mediator Understanding the levels of culture How your […]
What is intersectionality and why is it important? Are you aware of the way in which different types of discrimination (= unfair treatment because of a person's sex, race, etc.) are connected to and affect each other. Attend this CPD event to find out more. People who belong to more than one marginalised group (eg […]
Please note this meeting is for Scottish Mediation Members only. Our next WEIG meeting will be on Wednesday 26th April, from 1400 - 1600, which will be a hybrid session that takes place at 18 York Place, Edinburgh, and online via Zoom. 1400: Group business session: Chair’s welcome – check if everyone happy to record? […]
Come along (virtually) to join ‘In our (Young Mediators) conversation with Henrietta Jackson-Stops’, about all things mediation, in particular what the future holds for the profession. In addition to being a highly experienced mediator, Henrietta is at the forefront of innovation in the mediation sector due to her roles in running IPOS Mediation, as a […]
The purpose of this online seminar is to: Raise awareness of the terms ‘izzat’, ‘namus’ or ‘honour’ and the influence of this concept on those from ‘honour’ communities Identify some of the signs of honour based abuse and violence (HBA/HBV) - when mediation may not be appropriate Consider circumstances when honour is present but where […]
Please note this event is for Scottish Mediation members only. Our next WEIG meeting will be on Monday 5th June 2023, from 1400 - 1600, which will take place online via Zoom. 1400: Group business session: Chair’s welcome – check if everyone happy to record? Volunteer for notes: David Hossack tbc 1) SM Chair / […]
“I’ve forgotten more about mediation than you will ever know!” As our practice develops, our wealth of experience moulds us, our knowledge base grows exponentially and our comfort with the practice gives us confidence and sometimes jades us … are we at risk of forgetting the reasons we became mediator’s in the first place? Sometimes […]
This Online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Course will be conducted over a half-day in October 2023. Suitable for all mediators in the workplace, civil & commercial, medical, family or community sectors. Ethical principles provide the foundations for professional practice as a mediator, but many mediators find ethical issues challenging in practice. Ethical factors also significantly […]
This National Conflict Resolution Day, Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR) will host a free, online event, ‘Mediation – A Success Story?’, on Thursday, 19 October, 10am, featuring Alan Jeffrey, Senior Mediator at Cyrenians. I’ve included more information about the event in a news release I’ve attached to this email. ‘Mediation – A Success […]
Join us for our annual conference, Mediate 2023, for an opportunity to explore the practice of mediation, renew connections and make some new ones. Keynote Speakers: Gerry O’Sullivan: Working with the Thoughts of a Mediation Participant: The Context, Reason, How and Results There are times when we need to facilitate parties to stay on their […]
Thinking of joining the Scottish Mediation Register? You can become a member or registered practitioner. Attend this free online seminar to find out more about registration. What is required to be a registered mediator and what are the required standards. Find out about the many benefits and opportunities for sharing practice and learning. The hour-long […]
Our next WEIG meeting will be on Monday 4th March 2024, from 1400 - 1600, which will take place online via Zoom. This event is free of charge and for Scottish Mediation members only. Discussions for the session: 1) Have you ever had your Agreement to Mediation referred to lawyers for checking and amending? If […]
This Online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Course will be conducted over a half-day in March 2024. Suitable for all mediators in the workplace, civil & commercial, medical, family or community sectors. Ethical principles provide the foundations for professional practice as a mediator, but many mediators find ethical issues challenging in practice. Ethical factors also significantly […]
This online practical two day course - Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th March 2024 from 9.30 - 17.00 (one hour break each day), introduces mediators experienced in other fields to the problem of workplace disagreement and conflict. Participants will learn about the causes of conflicts to watch for, how to adapt their mediation styles, the […]
Last year we welcomed family mediator Alan Jeffrey (Cyrenians Mediation & Support, University of Strathclyde Mediation Clinic) to deliver the well-received Masterclass: Back to Basics – The Who, What, When and Why of Mediation? Through group discussion, presentation and honest reflection, mediators of all experience levels were invited and challenged to examine their practice and […]
This online course takes place over two sessions (3.5 hours each session) and will enable participants to deliver peer mediation training to children and young people aged 10 to 18 years and support the development of a peer mediation scheme within their setting. It will equip participants to feel confident in training and supporting young […]
Reflective Practice is a unique method of case consultation that draws on a professional’s knowledge and experience to learn from the surprising (both successful and frustrating) moments in practice. Learning from practice experiences—especially the surprising and puzzling moments—enhances a professional’s competence and increases confidence. This online presentation will address: • What it means to be […]
Our next WEIG meeting will be on Wednesday 26th June 2024, from 1400 - 1600, which will be a hybrid event taking place at the Scottish Mediation office - 18 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EP, or alternatively online via Zoom. This event is free of charge and for Scottish Mediation members only. Agenda: 1400: Group business […]
Thinking of joining the Scottish Mediation Register? You can become a member or registered practitioner. Attend this free online seminar to find out more about registration. What is required to be a registered mediator and what are the required standards. Find out about the many benefits and opportunities for sharing practice and learning. The hour-long […]
This online masterclass looks to discuss and understand reluctance to mediate. We will examine the motivations for engagement and disengagement in mediation. What strategies can we use to overcome reluctance and engage both parties in mediation? The Masterclass will be led by Ruth Unsworth of St. Andrews University. Ruth Unsworth is the Head of Mediation […]
Brought to you by EICC Live and the David Hume Institute, where you'll learn to master the art of asking the right questions. John Sturrock, Founder & Senior Mediator of Core Solutions, will share insights on how to ask purposeful questions. This in-person event will provide you with valuable techniques to take your skills to […]
The first International Mediation Clinic Conference, on Wednesday November 27th, 5-7pm GMT, is hosted online by Mediation Clinic at University of Strathclyde. Five fascinating papers on the education of mediators. hashtag#mediationclinic hashtag#mediatoreducation hashtag#learnmediation https://lnkd.in/ekX7AYv7
Scottish Mediation are proud to host our Mediate 2024 Conference – The Power of Words. The event will take place Monday 2nd December, in the beautiful V&A museum building in Dundee. We also have an option to attend via Zoom. Don't miss out on our early bird discount!! The theme of the 2024 conference is […]
This online course takes place over two sessions (3.5 hours each session) on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th February 2025 from 1pm - 4.30pm, and will enable participants to deliver peer mediation training to children and young people aged 10 to 18 years and support the development of a peer mediation scheme within their setting. […]