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Counts for 1 general observation -- a great way to get started on your general district court certification! Date: May 20, 2026 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $120 Requirements: You will need video and audio capability for this online synchronous-learning experience.  If you have not taken the general mediation training course but want to…

Dates: June 15-19, 2026 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $645 This 20-hour advanced mediation skills training examines the psychological, social, and financial needs of families and children in family conflict situations. Through intensive practical and experiential role-plays and exercises, participants will learn about: Family Systems Theory Emotional Stages of Separation Child Development Domestic Violence…

Date:  June 29-30, 2026 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day Cost: $300 Requirements: For this online presentation you will need both video and audio capability to participate. Completion of the Family Mediation Training course is recommended but not required. This class offers a clear and practical overview of mediating support issues in Virginia,…

Title:  “Navigating the Nuances of Neutrality" Date: July 13, 2026 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. On-Line: We will use the Zoom Pro platform for the workshops.  Trainer: Andrea Palmisano, PhD, Palmisano Mediation Services Credits: 1 Hr. non-Ethics CME & 1 Hr. Ethics CME Cost: $50 ($60 after July 1) Remaining neutral in the mediation…

Title:  “How Trauma Can Impact our Mediation" Date: July 13, 2026 Time: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. On-Line: We will use the Zoom Pro platform for the workshops.  Trainer: Andrea Palmisano, PhD, Palmisano Mediation Services Credits: 2 Hrs. non-Ethics CMEs Cost: $50 ($60 after July 1) This workshop will explore the impact of traumatic events…

Title:  “Out of Court: Uncovering the Restorative Power of Mediation” Date: July 14, 2026 Time: Noon to 2:00 p.m. On-Line: We will use the Zoom Pro platform for the workshops.  Trainer:  Brenda Waugh, Esq., Waugh Law & Mediation Credits: 2 Hrs. non-Ethics CMEs pending Cost: $50 ($60 after July 1) Even experienced mediators can unknowingly…

Title:  “Child Support: A Refresher" Date: July 14, 2026 Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. On-Line: We will use the Zoom Pro platform for the workshops.  Trainer: Sara McAllister, Limitless Possibilities Mediation Services Credits: 2 Hrs. non-Ethics CMEs Cost: $50 ($60 after July 1) Family mediators often ask for help with various child support issues…

Title:  “Impartiality & Quality: Walking the Tightrope of Clients’ Perceptions: An Ethics Workshop” Date: July 14, 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. On-Line: We will use the Zoom Pro platform for the workshops.  Trainer: Karen Richards, Karen Richards Training & Mediation LLC Credits: 2 Hrs. Ethics CMEs Cost: $50 ($60 after July 1) How…

Dates: August 3-7, 2026 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $645 Requirements: This course will be presented in an online format. You must have video and audio capability to participate in this synchronous-learning class. This course combines conflict management theory with intensive practical and experiential role-plays and exercises that will improve each participant’s communication skills…

Title: Virginia Judicial System Training -- On-Line Presentation Date: August 11, 2026 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The on-line version of this course is approved by the Supreme Court of Virginia Dispute Resolution Services and can be used towards Mediator Certification training requirements.  You will need both video and audio capability to attend this on-line…