Turning Disagreement into Opportunity
It has been said that the act of apology is one of the core reparative opportunities in damaged relationships. This 3 hour interactive workshop facilitated by Carolyn Hirst (see biography below) will explore the part that an apology can play in righting perceived wrongs and restoring relations.Questions to be considered include: What is an apology? […]
This online Training for Trainers course taking place over two sessions (2 hours each session) and will enable participants to deliver peer mediation training to children and young people aged 10 to 16 years. It will provide tools and techniques that will equip participants to feel confident in training and supporting young people as peer […]
Taking place over 2 days on the 16th and 17th November, our theme for the conference is shaping the future. On our first day we will look at the future of online dispute resolution drawing on experiences of the courts in the USA. We’ll also look at how our own Covid-19 Mediation Service and our […]
Mediators from Morton Fraser, David Hossack and Laura McKenna are providing a new series of podcast for lawyers who want to know more about how to get the best from mediation so that it can be used to resolve clients' disputes more effectively. They are also running free training sessions for lawyers on the topics […]
Please note this event is for members only 1330: Group business session: Chair’s welcome Volunteer for notes: ….. SM Chair / Director - short updates Updates and check in from Group Request from Catriona MacCallum re help with Dissertation Update on next WEIG meeting 1400: 15 minute break 1415 Complaints double-session meeting - intro 1415 Rachel’s […]
A short presentation followed by a Q&A. The presentation will be led by Heather Zajac our new Project Officer Training and Practice. From the 1st April 2021 all mediators, when renewing practitioner status, will be required to provide information that they have met the new revised standards. The changes are to maintain and improve standards […]
Though still rare the UK, mediation clinics hold the promise of combining academic learning and practical action for the community. Strathclyde Mediation Clinic started with a single case in 2011, and now provides small claims mediation in nearly half of Scotland’s courts. This online conference, hosted by University of Strathclyde, will be the first to […]
Nearly 20 years ago, mediation became a required step in most civil litigation proceedings in three major Ontario cities. It was then shown to decrease time to settle cases, decrease cost to litigants, and increase satisfaction among lawyers and parties, among other benefits. Jennifer Egsgard is an Ontario lawyer and mediator that for 2 years […]
This online skills development course taking place over two sessions (2 hours each session) will enable participants to deliver peer mediation training to children and young people aged 10 to 18 years. It will provide tools and techniques that will equip participants to feel confident in training and supporting young people as peer mediators. Peer […]
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 course will introduce participants to the impact of culture on mediation. It will explore how a good understanding of cultural factors can assist mediators to facilitate agreement between mediating parties. Course Aim: To help you develop your Cultural Intelligence (CI) as a Mediator Topics Covered: Developing your Cultural Intelligence (CI) as a Mediator […]
Anna Howard’s new book and this free event draws on research carried out for her recently awarded PHd. Her research with in-house counsel for multinational companies draws some important conclusions about how to promote mediation. • the prominent role played by negotiation as a cross-border dispute resolution process; • that negotiation is a key comparator […]
Session leader, Rachel Weiss (biography below) will give an overview of the most common mental health issues in the workplace: • Depression • Anxiety • Stress • Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences(ACEs) Covering definition and what can be done to mitigate the symptoms. We will discuss how these mental health issues can affect participants’ ability […]
Strathclyde Housing Mediation Project invite you to observe a "Mock Housing Mediation Session" on Wednesday 16 June at 11.00am – 12noon. This event is free but registration via Eventbrite is required. A link will be emailed to participants who register nearer the time of the event. Mediation makes particular sense for housing matters. Cost-effective, efficient, […]
Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR) are inviting you to ‘A Discovery of Voice’ Series’ of FREE ONLINE EVENTS in June. The aim behind ‘A Discovery of Voice’ is to create an interactive series of events incorporating the discovery of emotions through music that focuses on promoting understandings of mental health, emotions, relationships, communication […]
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS FOR MEMBERS ONLY. This session will introduce speaker Veena Ralli at 2.45pm, on Mediation Centres in India, and how the mediation process works. Note: no separate CPD extra session. To book this free session please click HERE
A free online event to increase awareness and promote good reflective practice. The new standards highlight and encourage different ways of improving practice through learning and supervision. The event is aimed at those who are new to mediation as well as experienced who would like to explore more about methods, benefits and expectations. Why: The […]
Information event about the Mediation process and how it works in Scotland. Who provides Mediation, and how can we include more racial diversity? To book this event please click HERE
This Scottish Mediation seminar (run by Roy Poyntz, biography in link below) will build on the foundations laid in our earlier June 2021 meeting, although you don’t have to have attended: all welcome. It will be a highly interactive encounter with reflective practice using exercises, group work and applications. It will be of relevance to […]
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS FOR MEMBERS ONLY. 1pm: Group business session: Chair’s welcome Volunteer for notes: ….. 1) SM Chair / Director - short updates 2) Updates and check in from Group 3) Update on next WEIG meeting Speaker c 1.45pm will be John Armstrong, MSc Student of Mediation and Conflict Resolution, University of […]
This event will showcase a short mock mediation session between a police officer and an environmental activist. The event is suitable for mediators, advice workers and anyone with an interest in mediation. To book this session please click HERE