Training Overview
Essentials for Elder Family Mediation Training
"Approved for 19 MCLE credits, including elimination of bias!"
September 15-16 & 21-22, 2011
Day 1: 9:00 am -4:30pm
- Darrell W. Gurney, CPC: Mediator Exercises to “Quiet The Mind & Open The Listening
- Ethical principles of Elder Family Mediation practice
- Spectrum of family dynamics, aging and caregiving
- 6-phase model for elder mediation consensus building process
- Role play exercise “hot buttons, biases and ageism (application of personal Conflict Dynamics Profile)
- Insights about capacity to mediate
Day 2: 9:00 am-4:45pm
- Darrell W. Gurney, CPC: Mediator Exercises to “Quiet The Mind & Open The Listening
- Speaker, Myer Sankary, Esq., Elder Mediator, Psychology of Persuasion Certified Trainer. “The Science of Influence: Practical ethical issues and applications of Neuro and Social Science Theories to elder family mediation
- The Art of Asking Questions
- Speaker, Forrest (Woody) Mosten, Esq. Mediator:
"How To Bring Outside Multi-Disciplinary Professionals Into The Elder Family Mediation Process" - Mediation Intake/Screening & Case Development role play
- Speaker, Michael H. White, J.D. Assistant Professor Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding Programs California State University, Dominguez Hills: “Ethical Dilemmas and Practical Application of The Standards of Practice For Mediators”
Day 3:
- Darrell W. Gurney, CPC: Mediator Exercises to “Quiet The Mind & Open The Listening
- Trainer, William Eddy: “Understanding High Conflict Personalities to Effectively Manage the Mediation Process”
- Role Play Exercise, Debrief and Dialogue
Day 4:
- Darrell W. Gurney, CPC: Mediator Exercises to “Quiet The Mind & Open The Listening
- Trainer, William Eddy: Understanding High “Understanding High Conflict Personalities to Effectively Manage the Mediation Process”
- Speakers Ruth Phelps, Esq & Edward Phelps, Esq. Phelps Law Group “Awareness of Red Flag Legal Issues in Elder Family Mediation”
- Speaker, Bunni Dybnis “Distinguishing roles of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, Social Workers & Mediators”
- Role play exercise, debrief and more tips on managing high conflict personalities
- Checklist For Developing & Marketing Your Elder Family Mediation Practice; Identify Sources of Referrals
- Certificates of Completion







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