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.
Additional mandatory training required for mediating with Separating Couples -
40 hours Separating Couples training is mandatory for members who wish to be certified to mediate with Separating Couples. See Accredited Family Training for upcoming courses
For information in relation to MII accreditation, membership, ethics or policy you should review the relevant section of this web site or contact info@themii.ie for information
For information on becoming a registered MII member, please see Membership Overview.
Please note:
Online using Zoom
3 CPD Points
MII Code of Ethics and Practice
Presented by Karen Erwin.
ONLINE
3 CPD Points
MII Code of Ethics and Practice Training
Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th July
Dates: Delivered over two online sessions
Each session is 1.5 hours long.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Time: 9.30 - 11.00 This course is two sessions in the same week.
Cost: €95.00 (€75.00 if under 2 years MII Certified. Proof of qualification date to be submitted with booking form)
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.
Payment and receipt of completed booking form 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.
ONLINE
3 CPD Points
MII Code of Ethics and Practice Training
Monday 12 June and Tuesday 13 June 9.30 – 11.00
Dates: Delivered over two online sessions
Each session is 1.5 hours long.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Time: 9.30 - 11.00 This course is two sessions in the same week.
Cost: €95.00 (€75.00 if under 2 years MII Certified. Proof of qualification date to be submitted with booking form)
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.
Payment and receipt of completed booking form 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.
ONLINE
3 CPD Points
MII Code of Ethics and Practice Training
Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th May
Dates: Delivered over two online sessions
Each session is 1.5 hours long.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Time: 9.30 - 11.00 This course is two sessions in the same week.
Cost: €95.00 (€75.00 if under 2 years MII Certified. Proof of qualification date to be submitted with booking form)
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.
Payment and receipt of completed booking form 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.
Maldron Hotel, Newlands Cross, Dublin 22, D22 V6Y6
7 CPD Points
Erwin Bouchier Professional Solutions
Roleplay and Skills Training – Workplace Mediation
This structured training will provide you with experiential mediation practice and learning through supervised role play to build your mediator competence and skills.
Working through a case from start to finish, participants will have the opportunity to act as both mediator, party and observer. The aim of the training is to develop core practice skills to enable participants to more effectively mediate and manage the process of mediation.
EBPS training programmes are devised and delivered by Karen Erwin and Mags Bouchier, both of whom are very experienced mediation practitioners, carrying out what they teach in their ‘day jobs’. EBPS training is born from their practical experience on the job and informed by and continually adapted in line with their practical day-to-day experience. In their training they share their knowledge and experiences, which makes the training more practical and realistic and ensures that it is up to the minute.
Mediation training testimonials:
GW, Head of Department and Course Coordinator, Trinity College Dublin:
As course coordinator of the Postgraduate diploma in Conflict and Dispute Resolution Studies at Trinity College Dublin I am very happy to recommend the mediation training provided by Erwin Bouchier Professional Solutions.
Mags Boucher and Karen Erwin have been training our students in facilitative mediation for the last two years [2014-2016]. They are very experienced in the field and bring their long-standing practice to the classroom. Each session for the students is thoroughly prepared and professionally delivered. The students benefit from undertaking role plays and practical skills development under the careful tutelage of the trainers. Student evaluations are always very positive about the training received.
I am pleased to report that last year twenty of our students undertook the Mediators Institute of Ireland accreditation exam after training with Ms Bouchier and Ms Erwin, and all passed very successfully. I am expecting similar results this year.
CF, HR Manager:
A highly useful, relevant and valuable training course that offered the perfect blend of theory and practical skills training. The training providers [EBPS] have in-depth and expert knowledge in mediation service delivery, in addition to extensive experience within the professional services industry. This was made evident in the case studies presented, the dialogue generated, and the insights offered…
Margaret is a skilled trainer, bringing both the theoretical and practical elements of the course to life, with professionalism, an inclusive approach, a friendly demeanour and with helpful encouragement along the way. The mediator training course delivered by Margaret is incredibly useful, relevant and highly effective.
Karen’ s unique background, extensive knowledge and enthusiasm, coupled with Margaret’ s experience and high-quality delivery gave the course a heightened degree of excellence and impact.
CPD: 7 CPD Points, 5 of which are Practice Points
Date of training: Wednesday 03rd May 2023
Duration: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Cost: €250 per person with early bird price of €225 if payment is received by Friday 14th April 2013.
Venue: Maldron Hotel, Newlands Cross, Dublin 22, D22 V6Y6
Booking: Bookings must be received by email using the EBPS booking form.
Cancellation Policy: 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.
Note:
· This training is subject to minimum participant numbers and will have a maximum of 20 participants.
If you have any queries on the above or require any further information please contact
Karen Erwin at karenerwin@erwin-mediation.ie or 0872415844 or
Margaret Bouchier at post@margaretbouchier.com or 086 819784
Trainer profiles:
Karen Erwin:
Karen Erwin, Director and founder of Erwin Mediation Services Ltd, has been practising mediation for over 20 years. Her practice is mainly in workplace, commercial and family mediations with a special interest in partnership and shareholder mediations. Her background as a solicitor, being an ex Litigation Partner in A&L Goodbody, gives her the ability to overlay her practice and training roles with her legal experience.
As well as practising as a mediator, Karen delivers the MII Code of Ethics and Practice training and other private trainings which are all individually designed to cover conflict resolution, mediation and facilitation skills and how to have difficult conversations.
Karen is an Approved Advanced Member of The Mediators’ Institute of Ireland, an Advanced Certified Mediator with the Elder Mediation International Network and recognised by the International Mediation Institute (IMI). She was President of The MII for 7 years and recently served on the committee which drafted the Code of Ethics and Practice. Karen also sits on 4 Charitable boards.
Margaret Bouchier:
Margaret Bouchier, Director of Advanced Working Solutions Limited (AWSL), is a leading Irish Mediator. Since 2004, Margaret has mediated extensively throughout Ireland and internationally, supporting individuals and organisations to resolve complex and sensitive employment issues and disputes. The majority of Margaret’s cases are by referral and recommendation and, to the best of her knowledge, no mediated agreement that she has helped parties to reach has been set aside, either by the parties themselves or by a third party.
Margaret has a wealth of training experience, having devised and delivered a broad range of training programmes through AWSL and EBPS including: Accredited Employment Mediator Training; Mediation Skills and Practice; Conflict Skills for Managers; Negotiation; Dignity at Work; and Teambuilding.
Margaret is an Approved Advanced Member of The Mediators’ Institute of Ireland, an Advanced Certified Mediator with the Elder Mediation International Network and recognised by the International Mediation Institute (IMI). In 2016, she was awarded the Sherren Leadership Award for her contribution to the development of ethics in elder mediation.
Online using Zoom
3 CPD Points
MII Code of Ethics and Practice
Presented by Karen Erwin.
ONLINE
3 CPD Points
MII Code of Ethics and Practice Training
Tuesday 18 April- Wednesday 19 April
Dates: Delivered over two online sessions
Each session is 1.5 hours long.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Time: 9.30 - 11.00 This course is two sessions in the same week.
Cost: €95.00 (€75.00 if under 2 years MII Certified. Proof of qualification date to be submitted with booking form)
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.
Payment and receipt of completed booking form 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
3 CPD Points
GDPR Awareness for Mediators – Monday, 3rd April 2023
Data protection compliance is a legal and regulatory requirement for all mediators. Join us for an online course with the Institute of Public Administration to gain:
Course Tutor: Feargal O’Neill
Feargal holds a number of industry certifications in the areas of Privacy and Data Protection including ISACA’s CDPSE and CISM and IAPP’s CIPPe. He is a past-president of the Ireland Chapter of ISACA. He has a Masters in Business Studies and a BA in IT Management and an Advanced Diploma in Project Management. Feargal is the IPA’s GDPR Specialist and leads on the Certificate in GDPR and Data Protection course in the IPA.
Date and Time: Monday, 3rd April 2023 09:30 to 12:30
Fee: €150
To Register: GDPR Awareness for Mediators
3 CPD Points
Online using Zoom
3 CPD Points
MII Code of Ethics and Practice
Presented by Karen Erwin.
ONLINE
3 CPD Points
MII Code of Ethics and Practice Training
Wed 29 March-Thursday 30 March
Dates: Delivered over two online sessions
Each session is 1.5 hours long.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Time: 9.30 - 11.00 This course is two sessions in the same week.
Cost: €95.00 (€75.00 if under 2 years MII Certified. Proof of qualification date to be submitted with booking form)
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.
Payment and receipt of completed booking form 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.
Dublin 7
32 CPD Points
“Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives for responding to conflict”
Print version brochure and booking form
Coaches help clients enhance their conflict management skills, find better ways of dealing with conflict situations and improve their communications when in difficult circumstances. This 4-day intensive workshop will enable participants to begin coaching clients immediately on a one-to-one basis. It is suitable for working with managers, employees, people coping with difficulties situations and for people who want to enhance their conflict management and communication capacities. You will:
Participants on the CINERGY™ Conflict Management Coaching workshop are often Coaches, Mediators, H.R. Consultants, Senior and Line Managers and Therapists. Persons may attend coaching to learn how to have difficult conversations, to be more assertive, to be able to attend mediation and staying on message. The course includes a large volume of highly mentored skills practice to give participants the best possible learning experience.
Dates: Wednesdays and Thursdays 15th and 16th, 22nd and 23rd March Times: 9.30am to 4.30pm.
Cost: €1,295.00 with Early Bird Price of €1095.00 (if paid before 1st March 2023) Trainers Catherine O’Connell
Contact: Catherine at 0879936237 or Catherine@blossomdevelopment.com Booking: Early booking is advisable as course capacity is limited
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.
