The purpose of CPD is to ensure that Mediators keep their knowledge and skills up to date for the benefit of users of their service and for their own personal and professional development. CPD has an underlying ethical premise that asserts that clients have a right to expect competent and skilled practitioners. Thus every Mediator has a responsibility to maintain and develop knowledge and skills, and alongside the individual responsibility, lies the professional Institute's obligation to provide the means whereby this can happen.Most professional bodies acknowledge that CPD is a commitment to lifelong learning with an emphasis on 'home skills', thus for the MII, the emphasis is on mediation skills.The MII requires that all practising Members complete a minimum of CPD hours and has agreed a CPD points system.
CPD for mediating with Separating Couples.
32 hours Separating Couples training is mandatory for members who wish to be certified to mediate with Separating Couples. Modules are delivered in the areas of Couple Dynamics, Domestic abuse and screening, Family Law Matters, Family Mediation Process, Parenting and Child protection issues. :(Full Details for each of the modules)
For information in relation to MII accreditation, membership, ethics or policy you should review the relevant section of this web site or contact
For information on becoming a registered MII member, please see Membership Overview.
Please note:
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32 CPD Points
Clayton Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 20
32 CPD Points
Family (Separating Couples) 32 Hour Course, Dublin
Presented by ARC Mediation. From November 5th – 20th 4 full days
Clayton Hotel, Liffey Valley
32 CPD Points
The Programme:
The primary aim of this course is to provide participant mediators with essential knowledge and skills to enable them to provide a competent and supportive mediation service to enable separating couples to address issues in dispute.
Admission Requirements:
The course is designed for mediators who have completed an MII accredited 60 hour mediator training programme, or equivalent, and wish to practise in this area. 32 hour Family (Separating Couples) training is a mandatory requirement for MII mediators who practise in this area.
Organisation; Arc Mediation, team of 3 trainers
Principal Trainer; Dr Róisín O’Shea, Dip BA (Hns) law, PhD, Mediator.
Region; Dublin, Ireland
Dates; (Week 1) 5th, 6th November & (Week 2) 19th, 20th November 2020
Duration; 32 Hours (4 day course)
Price; € 1,500
Price includes training materials, lunch, refreshments and car-parking
Venue; Clayton Hotel, Liffey Valley, Clondalkin, Dublin
Week 1
5th November: 9:00 to 6pm
6th November; 9:15 to 6pm
Week 2
19th November: 9:15 to 6pm
20th November: 9:15 to 6pm
Bookings and enquiries; training@arcmedlaw.com, 051 348336, 087 2184763
Terms;
Booking is on a first-come, first-served basis with limited places per course to ensure a low attendee/presenter ratio. To book your place a deposit of 20% is required, paid inter-bank or by cheque, payable to Arc Mediation. This deposit is non-refundable unless Arc has to cancel the course. The training fee balance must be discharged no later than 16 days before the start date. Once full payment has been received your place is secured and you will receive a confirmation email. Full terms and conditions available on application including our Data Protection policy. Preparatory work will be required prior to attending each day of training.
About Arc Mediation
The Arc mediation training team have significant experience in the field of mediation, in public and private sector practise, lecturing at third level or carrying out research in the field, and delivering mediation and mediation skills training. www.arcmedlaw.com
About Dr O’Shea
Roisin is a Partner in Arc Mediation and an award-winning former Irish Research Council scholar, who was awarded a Ph.D. in 2014 for her doctoral research on Judicial Separation and Divorce in the Circuit Court, Ireland. She is an expert in Family Law and has significant experience as a mediator completing hundreds of cases since 2009 including family, work-place and commercial mediations. She was appointed a Regional Leader in the field of mediation in 2019/2020 by Waterford Chamber of Commerce, is an approved Skillnet trainer delivering courses on mediation skills to managers, she has delivered training on family law and mediation to Bar Councils since 2013, has delivered Friarylaw training for Civil & Commercial Mediation, and is an experienced family mediation trainer http://arcmedlaw.com/wp/people/
Family Law (8 Hours) Module 1
Family Mediation Processes (8 Hours) Module 2
Parenting (4 Hours) Module 3
Children protection (4 hours) Module 4
Domestic Violence & Screening Process (4 hours)
Couple dynamics (4 hours) Module 5
Course Objectives;
Online using Zoom
3 CPD Points
MII Code of Ethics and Practice
Presented by Karen Erwin. 22 and 24 Sept 2020
ONLINE
3 CPD Points
MII Code of Ethics and Practice Training
"A superb online training. I found it excellent and most informative"
Dates: Delivered over two online sessions on Tuesday 22nd September 11.30 - 13.00 AND Thursday 24th September 11.30 - 13.00
Each session is 1.5 hours long
Venue: Online via Zoom
Time: 11.30 to 13.00
Cost: €75.00
Trainer: Karen Erwin. Advanced MII member; Past President The MII and an experienced trainer. For further information and testimonials on the trainer www.erwin-mediation.ie
CPD: This training qualifies for 3 CPD points and fulfils the MII requirement for completion of the mandatory MII Code of Ethics and Practice training which must be completed every 3 years to retain membership of the MII. It has full MII approval.
Training content: The training, which is based on the Code of Ethics and Practice of the MII, is an interactive training using practical examples to illustrate points; it updates the Code where appropriate with the provisions of the Mediation Act 2017; it allows for participants’ experiences to be shared and questions to be asked and answers discussed.
Outcomes of the training:
By the end of the training you will have an in-depth understanding of ethical and practical issues that might arise in practice; you will know the implications of the Mediation Act 2017 as it affects the Code; you will have had the opportunity to raise issues from your practice and be informed of issues that other mediators have; you will have refreshed your mediation knowledge.
Testimonials on the training:
“Excellent presentation – obviously very well prepared and knowledgeable”
“This was one of the best training sessions learning events I have attended in the field of mediation. Karen was easy to listen to and a font of knowledge”
“Excellent presentation. Really useful discussion of the materials. Kept group alert and focussed. Gave examples for clarity and invited and responded to all questions.”
Booking Form: training@erwin-mediation.ie
Payment: Payment by interbank transfer.
Training materials provided.
Payment secures booking
Email training@erwin-mediation.ie for a booking form
For further enquiries call 0872 415 844.
Places are allocated on a first come and paid first served.
Cancellation: If you cancel 14 days before the course you will get a full refund less an administration cost of €20.00. You will not be entitled to any refund if you cancel less than 14 days before the course. A substitute person may attend in your stead with an administration charge of €20.00.
The trainer retains the right to cancel or postpone the course in the event that there are not sufficient numbers booked.
GDPR: As this is mandatory training to retain membership of the MII the Trainer will be liaising with the MII in relation to attendances on the course and the booking form will seek permission under GDPR to provide attendance information to the MII as well as anonymised evaluation comments to assist their quality assurance.
Online using Zoom
3 CPD Points
MII Code of Ethics and Practice
Presented by Karen Erwin. 8th and 10th September 2020
ONLINE
3 CPD Points
MII Code of Ethics and Practice Training
Dates: Delivered over two online sessions on Tuesday 8th September and Thursday 10th September
11.30 - 13.00 AND Wednesday 8th July 11.30 - 13.00
Each session is 1.5 hours long
Venue: Online via Zoom
Time: 11.30 to 13.00
Cost: €75.00
Trainer: Karen Erwin. Advanced MII member; Past President The MII and an experienced trainer. For further information and testimonials on the trainer www.erwin-mediation.ie
CPD: This training qualifies for 3 CPD points and fulfils the MII requirement for completion of the mandatory MII Code of Ethics and Practice training which must be completed every 3 years to retain membership of the MII. It has full MII approval.
Training content: The training, which is based on the Code of Ethics and Practice of the MII, is an interactive training using practical examples to illustrate points; it updates the Code where appropriate with the provisions of the Mediation Act 2017; it allows for participants’ experiences to be shared and questions to be asked and answers discussed.
Outcomes of the training:
By the end of the training you will have an in-depth understanding of ethical and practical issues that might arise in practice; you will know the implications of the Mediation Act 2017 as it affects the Code; you will have had the opportunity to raise issues from your practice and be informed of issues that other mediators have; you will have refreshed your mediation knowledge.
Testimonials on the training:
“Excellent presentation – obviously very well prepared and knowledgeable”
“This was one of the best training sessions learning events I have attended in the field of mediation. Karen was easy to listen to and a font of knowledge”
“Excellent presentation. Really useful discussion of the materials. Kept group alert and focussed. Gave examples for clarity and invited and responded to all questions.”
Booking Form: training@erwin-mediation.ie
Payment: Payment by interbank transfer.
Training materials provided.
Payment secures booking
Email training@erwin-mediation.ie for a booking form
For further enquiries call 0872 415 844.
Places are allocated on a first come and paid first served. Max 15 people.
Cancellation: If you cancel 14 days before the course you will get a full refund less an administration cost of €20.00. You will not be entitled to any refund if you cancel less than 14 days before the course. A substitute person may attend in your stead with an administration charge of €20.00.
The trainer retains the right to cancel or postpone the course in the event that there are not sufficient numbers booked.
GDPR: As this is mandatory training to retain membership of the MII the Trainer will be liaising with the MII in relation to attendances on the course and the booking form will seek permission under GDPR to provide attendance information to the MII as well as anonymised evaluation comments to assist their quality assurance.
ONLINE
15 CPD Points
Skills, Techniques & Strategies to enhance your mediation/coaching practice
Mediators use many skills during the mediation process. This workshop series is designed to enhance your skillset by integrating additional skills and strategies into your mediation practice to motivate, influence and challenge others more effectively. By using thoughtful probing questions and skilful guidance you can help your clients generate new understandings, move beyond impasses, recognise differences and generate appropriate solutions.
Methodology
This is a series of 5 online interactive workshops with practical exercises, examples and group discussion. You may book in for the complete workshop series or select individual workshop(s) that interest you the most.
Duration: Each workshop will take place online on Zoom from: 10.00am – 12.30pm
WORKSHOP SERIES
Creating rapport to secure positive outcomes
Rapport occurs at many different levels and a mediator can use these to facilitate positive
movement and change. You will learn how to create rapport, manage clients’ emotions and
engage constructively with clients. This stage is crucial before any real progress can be made
in the mediation process.
Agreeing well-formed outcomes to achieve lasting agreements.
You will learn how to ensure that the mediation process has a well-formed outcome so that there are no unintended consequences for clients. This ensures that the final agreement will meet the needs of all those directly affected by the dispute. You will also get the opportunity to clarify your own personal or work-related goals as we emerge from the current lockdown.
Recognising and addressing conflicting patterns of behaviour.
Very often two people can share the same goal and yet end up in conflict because of opposing preferences of behaviour. You will learn about many different patterns of behaviour and how they can be balanced. Once you gain this understanding you can assist your clients to generate new understandings and solutions. You will also get the opportunity to gain awareness of your own patterns of behaviour.
Influencing and challenging limiting beliefs to create new possibilities.
Very often we all hold certain beliefs as absolute until they are questioned. Challenging the self-limiting beliefs of clients can be a real game changer in the mediation process. This workshop will equip you with thought provoking questions to achieve shifts in thinking and behaviour. You will also get the opportunity to challenge your own limiting beliefs.
Communicating effectively
This workshop will guide you in using persuasive language to generate new understandings. As you learn how to communicate more effectively through language the quality of your role in the mediation process will increase.
Feedback from previous attendees:
'Brian's course content was excellent, so interesting and opened up new possibilities for practice. His presentation skills - listening, commenting, explanation, handling of discussion etc. made today altogether an excellent learning experience'
'The workshop fully met my expectations’
‘Enjoyable and refreshing – great topics’
‘Great mix of participants and I learnt lots from the role plays. Many thanks’
‘I expected to learn about how to communicate and how communication occurs and I did’
‘The handouts were useful and will add to my practice’
Costs:
Complete workshop series: €300, includes registration fee and course materials. (15 CPD points)
3 workshop package: €200, includes registration fee and course materials. (9 CPD points)
Individual workshops: €80, includes registration fee and course materials. (3 CPD points)
To book a place or for further information:
Please contact Brian O’Connell brianoconnella@gmail.com mob.0863803610
Places are only guaranteed once payment is made
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations up to 14 days in advance of the workshop series/ workshop commencing will entail a 25% administration fee. Cancellations within 14 days of the workshop series/workshop commencing are not subject to a refund.
About the Trainer
Brian O’Connell has wide experience as an Advanced Mediation Practitioner, Conflict Management Coach, N.L.P. Master Practitioner, Mind Coach, Trainer, College Lecturer and Facilitator. He has integrated mediation skills with mind coaching & conflict management coaching to offer an effective and practical approach to help mediators and coaches enhance their professional practice.
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32 CPD Points
Online using Zoom
32 CPD Points
ONLINE -Family (Separating Couples) 32 Hour Course
Presented by ARC Mediation. From July 30th – 14th August 2020, 2 full days and 4 half days FULLY BOOKED
Delivered online via Zoom
32 CPD Points
The Programme:
The primary aim of this course is to provide participant mediators with essential knowledge and skills to enable them to provide a competent and supportive mediation service to enable separating couples to address issues in dispute.
Admission Requirements:
The course is designed for mediators who have completed an MII accredited 60 hour mediator training programme, or equivalent, and wish to practise in this area. 32 hour Family (Separating Couples) training is a mandatory requirement for MII mediators who practise in this area.
Organisation; Arc Mediation, team of 4 trainers
Principal Trainer; Dr Róisín O’Shea, Dip BA (Hns) law, PhD, Mediator – and Shane Dempsey Dip BSc MSc Partner Arc Mediation, Dr Sinéad Conneely BA (Soc SC.) LL.M, LL.B PhD mediator and Dr Teresa Graham Psychologist and lecturer in Sociology DCU and PCI colleges.
Region; Online, Ireland
Duration; 32 Hours (4 day course)
Price; € 1,500
Venue; Zoom
Bookings and enquiries; training@arcmedlaw.com, 051 348336, 087 2184763
Week 1
30th July - Full day (9:15am to 6pm) - Family Law Modules 1 & 2
31st July - Full day (9:15am to 6pm) - Family Mediation Processes (& associated Role-play)
Week 2
6th August - afternoon (2pm to 6pm) - Parenting (& associated Role-play)
7th August - afternoon (2pm to 6pm) - Child Protection (& associated Role-play)
Week 3
13th August - afternoon (2pm to 6pm) - Domestic Violence & Screening Processes (& associated Role-play)
14th August - afternoon (2pm to 6pm) - Couple Dynamics (& Final Role-play “Putting it All Together”)
Bookings and enquiries; training@arcmedlaw.com, 051 348336, 087 2184763
Terms;
Booking is on a first-come, first-served basis with limited places per course to ensure a low attendee/presenter ratio. To book your place a deposit of 20% is required, paid inter-bank or by cheque, payable to Arc Mediation. This deposit is non-refundable unless Arc has to cancel the course. The training fee balance must be discharged no later than 16 days before the start date. Once full payment has been received your place is secured and you will receive a confirmation email. Full terms and conditions available on application including our Data Protection policy. Preparatory work will be required prior to attending each day of training.
About Arc Mediation
The Arc mediation training team have significant experience in the field of mediation, in public and private sector practise, lecturing at third level or carrying out research in the field, and delivering mediation and mediation skills training. www.arcmedlaw.com
About Dr O’Shea
Roisin is a Partner in Arc Mediation and an award-winning former Irish Research Council scholar, who was awarded a Ph.D. in 2014 for her doctoral research on Judicial Separation and Divorce in the Circuit Court, Ireland. She is an expert in Family Law, and has significant experience as a mediator completing hundreds of cases since 2009 including family, work-place and commercial mediations. She was appointed a Regional Leader in the field of mediation in 2019/2020 by Waterford Chamber of Commerce, is an approved Skillnet trainer delivering courses on mediation skills to managers, she has delivered training on family law and mediation to Bar Councils since 2013, and has delivered Friarylaw training for Civil & Commercial Mediation. http://arcmedlaw.com/wp/people/
Family Law (8 Hours) Module 1
legislation, including Judicial Separation and Divorce and an overview and analysis of the Mediation Act 2017.
Family Mediation Processes (8 Hours) Module 2
Parenting (4 Hours) Module 3
Children protection (4 hours) Module 4
Domestic Violence & Screening Process (4 hours)
Couple dynamics (4 hours) Module 5
Course Objectives;
Online using Zoom
3 CPD Points
MII Code of Ethics and Practice
Presented by Karen Erwin. 14th July – 16th July
ONLINE
3 CPD Points
MII Code of Ethics and Practice Training
Dates: Delivered over two online sessions on Tuesday 14th July 11.30 - 13.00 AND Thursday 16th July 11.30 - 13.00
Each session is 1.5 hours long with a 5 minute break in the middle of each session.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Time: 11.30 to 13.00
Cost: €75.00
Trainer: Karen Erwin. Advanced MII member; Past President The MII and an experienced trainer. For further information and testimonials on the trainer www.erwin-mediation.ie
CPD: This training qualifies for 3 CPD points and fulfils the MII requirement for completion of the mandatory MII Code of Ethics and Practice training which must be completed every 3 years to retain membership of the MII. It has full MII approval.
Training content: The training, which is based on the Code of Ethics and Practice of the MII, is an interactive training using practical examples to illustrate points; it updates the Code where appropriate with the provisions of the Mediation Act 2017; it allows for participants’ experiences to be shared and questions to be asked and answers discussed.
Outcomes of the training:
By the end of the training you will have an in-depth understanding of ethical and practical issues that might arise in practice; you will know the implications of the Mediation Act 2017 as it affects the Code; you will have had the opportunity to raise issues from your practice and be informed of issues that other mediators have; you will have refreshed your mediation knowledge.
Testimonials on the training:
“Excellent presentation – obviously very well prepared and knowledgeable”
“This was one of the best training sessions learning events I have attended in the field of mediation. Karen was easy to listen to and a font of knowledge”
“Excellent presentation. Really useful discussion of the materials. Kept group alert and focussed. Gave examples for clarity and invited and responded to all questions.”
Booking Form: training@erwin-mediation.ie
Payment: Payment by interbank transfer.
Training materials provided.
Payment secures booking
Email training@erwin-mediation.ie for a booking form
For further enquiries call 0872 415 844.
Places are allocated on a first come and paid first served. Max 15 people.
Cancellation: If you cancel 14 days before the course you will get a full refund less an administration cost of €20.00. You will not be entitled to any refund if you cancel less than 14 days before the course. A substitute person may attend in your stead with an administration charge of €20.00.
The trainer retains the right to cancel or postpone the course in the event that there are not sufficient numbers booked.
GDPR: As this is mandatory training to retain membership of the MII the Trainer will be liaising with the MII in relation to attendances on the course and the booking form will seek permission under GDPR to provide attendance information to the MII as well as anonymised evaluation comments to assist their quality assurance.
Online using Zoom
3 CPD Points
MII Code of Ethics and Practice
Presented by Karen Erwin. 6th July – 8th July
ONLINE
3 CPD Points
MII Code of Ethics and Practice Training
Dates: Delivered over two online sessions on Monday 6th July 11.30 - 13.00 AND Wednesday 8th July 11.30 - 13.00
Each session is 1.5 hours long with a 5 minute break in the middle of each session.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Time: 11.30 to 13.00
Cost: €75.00
Trainer: Karen Erwin. Advanced MII member; Past President The MII and an experienced trainer. For further information and testimonials on the trainer www.erwin-mediation.ie
CPD: This training qualifies for 3 CPD points and fulfils the MII requirement for completion of the mandatory MII Code of Ethics and Practice training which must be completed every 3 years to retain membership of the MII. It has full MII approval.
Training content: The training, which is based on the Code of Ethics and Practice of the MII, is an interactive training using practical examples to illustrate points; it updates the Code where appropriate with the provisions of the Mediation Act 2017; it allows for participants’ experiences to be shared and questions to be asked and answers discussed.
Outcomes of the training:
By the end of the training you will have an in-depth understanding of ethical and practical issues that might arise in practice; you will know the implications of the Mediation Act 2017 as it affects the Code; you will have had the opportunity to raise issues from your practice and be informed of issues that other mediators have; you will have refreshed your mediation knowledge.
Testimonials on the training:
“Excellent presentation – obviously very well prepared and knowledgeable”
“This was one of the best training sessions learning events I have attended in the field of mediation. Karen was easy to listen to and a font of knowledge”
“Excellent presentation. Really useful discussion of the materials. Kept group alert and focussed. Gave examples for clarity and invited and responded to all questions.”
Booking Form: training@erwin-mediation.ie
Payment: Payment by interbank transfer.
Training materials provided.
Payment secures booking
Email training@erwin-mediation.ie for a booking form
For further enquiries call 0872 415 844.
Places are allocated on a first come and paid first served. Max 15 people.
Cancellation: If you cancel 14 days before the course you will get a full refund less an administration cost of €20.00. You will not be entitled to any refund if you cancel less than 14 days before the course. A substitute person may attend in your stead with an administration charge of €20.00.
The trainer retains the right to cancel or postpone the course in the event that there are not sufficient numbers booked.
GDPR: As this is mandatory training to retain membership of the MII the Trainer will be liaising with the MII in relation to attendances on the course and the booking form will seek permission under GDPR to provide attendance information to the MII as well as anonymised evaluation comments to assist their quality assurance.
Online using Zoom
3 CPD Points
MII Code of Ethics and Practice
Presented by Karen Erwin. 30th June and 2nd July
ONLINE
3 CPD Points
MII Code of Ethics and Practice Training
Dates: Delivered over two online sessions on Tuesday 30th June 11.30 - 13.00 AND Thursday 2nd July 11.30 - 13.00
Each session is 1.5 hours long with a 5 minute break in the middle of each session.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Time: 11.30 to 13.00
Cost: €75.00
Trainer: Karen Erwin. Advanced MII member; Past President The MII and an experienced trainer. For further information and testimonials on the trainer www.erwin-mediation.ie
CPD: This training qualifies for 3 CPD points and fulfils the MII requirement for completion of the mandatory MII Code of Ethics and Practice training which must be completed every 3 years to retain membership of the MII. It has full MII approval.
Training content: The training, which is based on the Code of Ethics and Practice of the MII, is an interactive training using practical examples to illustrate points; it updates the Code where appropriate with the provisions of the Mediation Act 2017; it allows for participants’ experiences to be shared and questions to be asked and answers discussed.
Outcomes of the training:
By the end of the training you will have an in-depth understanding of ethical and practical issues that might arise in practice; you will know the implications of the Mediation Act 2017 as it affects the Code; you will have had the opportunity to raise issues from your practice and be informed of issues that other mediators have; you will have refreshed your mediation knowledge.
Testimonials on the training:
“Excellent presentation – obviously very well prepared and knowledgeable”
“This was one of the best training sessions learning events I have attended in the field of mediation. Karen was easy to listen to and a font of knowledge”
“Excellent presentation. Really useful discussion of the materials. Kept group alert and focussed. Gave examples for clarity and invited and responded to all questions.”
Booking Form: training@erwin-mediation.ie
Payment: Payment by interbank transfer.
Training materials provided.
Payment secures booking
Email training@erwin-mediation.ie for a booking form
For further enquiries call 0872 415 844.
Places are allocated on a first come and paid first served. Max 15 people.
Cancellation: If you cancel 14 days before the course you will get a full refund less an administration cost of €20.00. You will not be entitled to any refund if you cancel less than 14 days before the course. A substitute person may attend in your stead with an administration charge of €20.00.
The trainer retains the right to cancel or postpone the course in the event that there are not sufficient numbers booked.
GDPR: As this is mandatory training to retain membership of the MII the Trainer will be liaising with the MII in relation to attendances on the course and the booking form will seek permission under GDPR to provide attendance information to the MII as well as anonymised evaluation comments to assist their quality assurance.
The MII accredits mediation training courses which meet set training standards. The following training programmes have been recognised as MII approved training programmes.
The purpose of CPD is to ensure that Mediators keep their knowledge and skills up to date for the benefit of users of their service and for their own personal and professional development.
