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Mediation Training Seminars

SEDRS provides mediation training in a number of specialties. Our current seminars are listed below.

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General Mediation Training

General Civil Mediation Training

Virtual. Can include up to 20 participants. 40 hours (over eight six-hours days)
$950.00 for professional development;
$250 for non-SEDRS volunteers
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Non Verbal Communication Seminar

8 hours
$600.00 per 12 participants
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De-Escalation Training

Presented in partnership with Bridging Divides Initative, BDI, Princeton University. Each training is tailored to meet the needs of the organization. This training is 2 hours with 30 minutes included for discussion.
$400.00
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Elder Care Mediation Training

Elder Law Mediation Seminar

4 hours. Can include up to 20 participants.
$400 for professional development
$50 for non-SEDRS Volunteers; free for SEDRS Volunteers

Permanency Planning Training

CPS/Permanency Planning Mediation Program

Virtual. Can include up to 20 participants.
$500 (per 6 participants) for professional development
$50 for non-SEDRS Volunteers; free for SEDRS Volunteers

Peace Circle & Restorative Practices Training

All Peace Circle & Restorative Practices training takes place virtually. In-person training is available on request, which will included additional costs for printed materials and travel costs.
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Condensed Peace Circle and Restorative Practices Overview

2 hours
$300.00 per 12 participants (1 Trainer per 12 participants)

Peace Circle Facilitator Training

8 hours. May be separated into two four-hour sessions.
$800.00 per 12 participants

Basic Restorative Practices and Introduction to Circles

16 hours.
$1800 per IIRC-licensed trainer

Restorative Justice Conferencing Seminar

16 hours. Maximum of 12 participants.
$1750.00 per IIRC-licensed trainer

Peace Circle Facilitator Train the Trainer

12 hours. May be divided into multiple sessions.
$1200 up to 20 participants

Peer to Peer Mediation Training

16 hours.
$1200.00 per 12 participants

*Please note that all SEDRS trainings to include additional variable material/travel expenses.

Mediation Training Resources

Michigan Court Mediator Requirements

Michigan Mediator Training Standards and Procedures

Mediator Standard of Conduct