{"product_id":"certified-family-mediator","title":"Certificate in Family Mediation","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eThis online course teaches comprehensive training in the INACCORD model of mediation with a special focus on a wide range of family disputes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e240 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES430\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course will provide you with the skill set needed to become a Family Mediator. In this comprehensive course, you will receive training in the Mediators Without Borders INACCORD® conflict resolution model. You will learn special skills necessary for mediating familial disputes and parent-child issues, including niche topics such as disagreements with aging family members and probate and estate conflicts. Upon successful completion, Mediators Without Borders will award you four individual certificates in Mediation, Applied Mediation Practice, Family Mediation, and Professional Family Mediator. A final exam is optional upon completion of the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease research your state's requirements before enrollment to ensure this course is the right fit for you. This course is not suitable for students in Arkansas and Georgia who desire to handle court-referred or court-ordered cases.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eArticulate the use of the INACCORD Conflict Analysis model for use family mediation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine the Three Phases and Four Stages of the INACCORD model\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore the pre-interview and post interview phases of the INACCORD mediation as applied to family disputes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply the Touchstone Skills of questioning, reflecting, and reframing to simulated mediation cases\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply INACCORD surveys to simulated cases and analyze the results\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine ways the conflict is generated in families\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand theories related to family systems and apply concepts to common disputes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the mental and physical effects of aging and its effects on families\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine probate and estate disputes and how mediation helps bring resolution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore family business disputes and apply mediation to their resolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare yourself to work in a legal office, on a human resources team, or in private family mediation practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSettle disputes between people and receive the personal satisfaction of creating a more functional environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eINACCORD Mediation Certificate \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eJustice and Alternative Dispute Resolution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOverview of INACCORD Conflict Analysis Model\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhases and Stages of the INACCORD Conflict Analysis Model\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Touchstone Skills Part I\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Touchstone Skills Part II\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCrafting the Memorandum of Agreement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecial Issues In Mediation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLegal Processes and Ethics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eINACCORD Applied Practice \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eINACCORD Conflict Analysis in Practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTouchstone Skills in Practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eINACCORD Demo Practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFacilitating INACCORD Phase Two, Stage 1 Interventions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFacilitating the INACCORD Caucus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eINACCORD Phase Two, Stages 2 \u0026amp; 3 Interventions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eINACCORD Phase Two, Stage 4 Interventions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEthical Dilemmas and Mitigation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamily Mediation \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommon Conflicts in Families\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamily Mediation Skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSystems Theory and Families\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eParents and Children\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMediating Disputes Around Aging\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamily Business Mediation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstate and Probate Mediation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEthics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC: Windows 8 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMac: macOS 12 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Word (not included in enrollment).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader .\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn Justice, INACCORD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eTouchstone Skills\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandbook of Family Mediation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must be able to use a browser and Microsoft Word to complete the assignments and navigate the online campus. You should have basic computer skills and be comfortable navigating the Internet and using email. You must be willing to learn to write at a professional level in order to generate contracts and fulfill various written tasks related to mediation and restorative justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eState Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease research your state's requirements before enrollment to ensure this course is the right fit for you. This course is not suitable for students in Arkansas and Georgia who desire to handle court-referred or court-ordered cases.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrian Luther\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrian Luther is a Colorado licensed attorney and certified mediator and arbitrator. He has more than 15 years of mediation and dispute resolution experience. He spent eight years supervising and mentoring attorneys at LexisNexis, a leading legal research corporation and over five years as Lead Trainer and Internship Supervisor for Mediators Without Borders. Luther presides as an impartial Hearing Officer for the City of Longmont, Colorado and was just appointed as an alternate board member for the City of Longmont Board of Adjustments \u0026amp; Appeals. He is a graduate of Rutgers University and has a law degree from the New England School of Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to complete this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive six (6) months to complete the course.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don't have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of support will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when I complete the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded individual certificates of completion for each course and an overall certificate for the course completion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAm I guaranteed a job?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get financial assistance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more about financial assistance. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I get more information about this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have questions that are not answered on our website, representatives are available via LIVE chat. You can also call us at 1-877-221-5151 during regular business hours to have your questions promptly answered. 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