2-Part Online Workshop Series: The Accidental Mediator - May 2023

The Accidental Mediator (online training - 2 x 3 hours over two weeks)

Dates:

• Part 1 - 03/05/2023
• Part 2 - 17/05/2023

Time: 9:30am  -  12:30pm AEST

There are many situations where you might find yourself in the middle of a conflict and want or need to intervene to support the parties to come a more collaborative, solution-focused space.

In this training you will learn about mediation principles, conflict resolution skills and strategies you can apply in a variety of settings where conducting a formal mediation process is not possible, but a structured and skilful intervention will be helpful.

Learning outcomes

During this training, participants will gain:

• an understanding of conflict and different conflict resolution approaches, including mediation
• an understanding of your own response to conflict and how to manage this
• a structured conflict resolution and negotiation process to help achieve positive outcomes that can be applied in a range of different settings
• strategies and micro skills to implement a collaborative and solution-focused approach to conflict management
• self-care strategies and ways to manage the emotional impacts of being involved in conflict.

Ideal for

Community organisation practitioners and team leaders, school staff, health professionals, youth workers, child and family workers, counsellors, and anyone wanting to learn more about mediation.

About the presenters

Astrid Horter is the Program Leader Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) and Mediation Training at Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV). She holds tertiary qualifications in law and psychology and is an experienced family dispute resolution practitioner (FDRP) and child consultant. Astrid coordinates RAV’s CHC81115 Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution, Mediation Training Course, and delivers training for RAV and external organisations. Astrid has extensive experience working in community organisations as a clinical supervisor, trainer and manager.

John Ravesi is a highly experienced FDRP, mediator, counsellor and coach. He is currently a Trainer/Assessor with in the FDR and Mediation Training Program at RAV and delivers a variety of programs to external organisations. He has held multiple senior leadership, supervisory and clinical roles in a variety of community organisations.

Adrien March is an FDRP with a broad base of skills and experience, including mediation practice, training and dispute resolution research. Her practice experience covers mediating using facilitative and transformative models in the FDR and National Mediation Accreditation System (NMAS) schemes. Adrien’s specialisations include working with rainbow families and high-conflict disputes. Her training expertise includes course development and conducting FDR and NMAS training, coaching and evaluation for RAV and other organisations.

Accessing your training 

• When you register for this training event, a new account in the RAV learning Management system (Moodle) will be automatically created. This is our new online learning hub – where you can access all of our upcoming training and professional development programs.
• This online, interactive workshop will be delivered live via Zoom video-conferencing. Further information will be provided upon registration.

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