Training & Workshops

August 21, 2024 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Introduction to Facilitation

& Advanced Facilitation Skills

This interactive 6-hour training will provide an introduction to group facilitation and also present advanced facilitation skills. Participants will learn the basics of facilitating meetings and other group conversations, and key skills to use when issues arise. Participants will have the opportunity to practice facilitating and will refine their skill set to address conflict occurring within teams.

This virtual training takes place via Zoom from 9am - 3pm EST. Participants must be available via video and audio for the duration of the training. We will break for one-hour for lunch.

 

Registration fee: $250.00 per person

October 29, 2024 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Conflict Resolution

This interactive 6-hour training includes a comprehensive introduction to Conflict Resolution, active listening, reflective skills, de-escalation, "I" statements, problem-solving, and how to apply these skills to high-conflict situations.

 

This virtual training takes place via Zoom from 9am - 3pm EST. Participants must be available via video and audio for the duration of the training. We will break for one-hour for lunch.

 

Registration fee: $250.00 per person

Fundamentals of Mediation

Session 1 (virtual):

Feb 20th, 27th, & Mar 6th

$575 per person

 

Session 2 (in-person):

May 12th, 13th, & 20th

$600 per person

 

Session 3 (virtual):

Sept 2nd, 3rd, & 4th

$575 per person

 

Session 4 (virtual)

Dec 1st, 2nd, & 3rd

$575 per person

This highly interactive 20-hour training will introduce mediation concepts and prepare individuals to mediate using demonstration, practice, lecture, discussion, and situational case studies. This is a practical course, incorporating a best practices approach to mediating.

 

Topics include:

  • Active listening
  • Five-phase Facilitative/Empowerment model
  • Client-centered approach
  • Cultural influences
  • Mediator interventions & strategies
  • Uniform Mediation Act

 

Virtual trainings takes place via Zoom from 9am - 5pm ET each day for 3 days. Attendees must participate via video and audio for the duration of the training.

 

In-person sessions are held at 4515 Superior Ave. in Cleveland, Ohio from 9am - 5pm ET each day for 3 days.

 

This course has been approved for 18.5 CEU's18.5 CLE (Continuing Legal Education) credits, and meets the training requirements for mediators set forth by the Ohio Supreme Court in Rule 16. Participants earning CEU or CLE credits are charged a $25 processing fee.

 

A sliding scale fee may be available for those who qualify. Email danielle.cosgrove@clevelandmediation.org for more information.

 

Cancellation & Attendance Policy

March 13, 2026

Conflict Resolution Training

This six-hour training teaches participants essential skills so they can navigate conflict in their personal and professional lives more effectively. Training topics include: active listening, de-escalation skills, conflict styles, and handles on practice in problem solving conflicts.

 

This virtual training takes place via Zoom from 9:30am - 3:30pm ET. Participants must be available via video and audio for the duration of the training.

 

Registration fee: $250.00 per person

February 24 & 25, 2026
May 4 & 5, 2026

September 15 & 16, 2026

December 8 & 9, 2026

Shelter Diversion Training

Shelter Diversion prevents homelessness for people seeking shelter by identifying immediate alternate housing and connecting clients to services and financial assistance so they can return to permanent housing. In Cleveland, we have found that this client-centered, conflict resolution approach keeps many persons seeking shelter stably housed.

This 2-day virtual training takes place via Zoom from 11:00am - 5:00pm ET. Participants must be available via video and audio for the duration of the training.

 

Registration fee: $325.00 per person

Bruce Alexander

Fundamentals of Mediation

December 2024

"It was a pleasure to participate in the training. It opened my eyes to another way to look at mediation. I have been through other mediation trainings but had not looked at mediation the way we learned from you. I will be using what I learned in my conciliations [at work] and I know it will make it easier for all participants."

Emily Nicailo

Fundamentals of Mediation

September 2023

"This training not only helped me build my knowledge base and improve my skillset, but it also allows me to assist our citizens with an alternate method of handling disputes rather than taking the legal route and charging a party with an alleged crime. [The trainer] definitely created a safe space making it easier to share and participate."

Cristina Torres

Shelter Diversion Training
May 2023

"Engaging, thought provoking, and consistently helpful information. [This training] helped me to better understand the process of diversion and it was enlightening to realize what diversion is and what it is not... I am so glad I participated in this training; it was a well worth it!"

These trainings are open to the public. Please reach out to us if you would like to schedule a training for your group or organization.