Divorce Mediation Training, Inc. offers 4-day, 32-hour, accredited divorce mediation training programs to mental health professionals nationally. Perfect for psychologists, social workers, therapists and professional counselors looking to increase their income through a rewarding new practice. Graduates earn 30 CE credits and receive a Certificate of Training in Divorce Mediation. Divorce Mediatio
n is an emerging business. Growing recognition that mediation is superior to litigation has intensified demand for trained divorce mediators. There has never been a better time to become a divorce mediator. At Divorce Mediation Training, Inc., we recognize that mental health professionals are uniquely qualified to serve as divorce mediators. Divorce mediators provide rewarding and significant assistance to families. Training as a divorce mediator expands the aid you can offer to current and future clients. Within the privacy of your own office, help couples divorce simply, without expensive, divisive and emotionally devastating litigation. Divorce mediation is an ideal opportunity for mental health professionals looking to expand their income. Private practice divorce mediators are free to set their own fees: typical market rate ranges from $250 to $450 per hour. Divorce mediation has no mandated fee schedule and exists outside the confines of managed care. We teach you how to add divorce mediation to an existing practice or as an independent business. WHY CHOOSE DIVORCE MEDIATION TRAINING, INC.? offers the only mediation training program designed specifically for mental health professionals. Unlike a typical program geared toward legal professionals, our curriculum doesn’t cover material essential for attorneys but redundant for mental health professionals. With Divorce Mediation Training, Inc., you won’t sit through “How to Act Neutral” or “Understanding Emotion in the Context of Divorce.” Instead, we teach you what attorneys already know: how to successfully mediate divorce cases from beginning to end. Begin accepting cases immediately following graduation from Divorce Mediation Training, Inc. There are NO additional courses, certifications, observations, or supervisory sessions required upon completion of our program and NO requirement to affiliate with attorneys in handling cases. Graduates are NOT required to obtain court approval prior to providing mediation services. prepares you to mediate divorces in any state. WHAT DOES TUITION INCLUDE? Our tax-deductible $1595 tuition includes 30 CE credits, 4 days of training, a comprehensive course manual, a Professional Divorce Mediator Certificate suitable for framing, and legal and financial resources when handling cases after graduation. The first 5 people to register each session receive a free copy of our coursebook. Purchased by the majority of students, “The Mediator’s Guide to Writing an Effective Memorandum of Understanding” is a $62 value. WHAT DO YOU LEARN? How to successfully mediate divorce cases from beginning to end.
- Learn what attorneys already know: the specific issues that must be addressed when spouses divorce.
- Learn tools and techniques for helping spouses reach complete agreement on the fair and equitable division of assets, income, liabilities and expenses.
- Learn tools and techniques for helping spouses reach complete agreement on parenting children (how to approach custody issues and options, create effective parenting plans, and calculate child support). How to build a successful private divorce mediation practice.
- Learn how to immediately add mediation services to a mental health practice.
- Learn how to acquire cases (without being picked from a court list) and manage case load.
- Learn the mechanics of handling cases as part of a private mental health or divorce mediation practice. Classes take place in a professional, business-seminar environment. Our stimulating and informative instructors do NOT present information in legalese. Students learn through a balance of lecture, group and individual exercises, practice, and written assignments. REGISTRATION
To view a list of upcoming training locations and register online, head to http://www.divorcemediationtraining.com/register or call us at 800.306.1020. IN-HOUSE TRAINING
Divorce Mediation Training, Inc. offers in-house training for agencies and organizations. For information on this program, please contact our Program Director at [email protected]. HEAR FROM OUR GRADUATES
Over 98% of our students evaluate our course as "Excellent." But don't take our word for it. Visit our testimonial page http://www.divorcemediationtraining.com/testimonials to hear from real graduates. Our students describe their experience with Divorce Mediation Training, Inc. better than we ever could.
“By far the most informative, enjoyable training event I have ever attended.”
~ Catherine Hickem, Ph.D., Hollywood, FL
“This course prepared me to finish training on Thursday and start seeing clients on Monday. Best seminar I have ever attended!”
~ Karen Calcaterra, LMFT, Hartford, CT
“I feel motivated and confident to work as a mediator after taking this training!”
~ Leslie Faulhaber LCSW, San Diego, CA
“This course is well worth the cost. Excellent!”
~ Nytisha Guston Psy.D. Los Angeles, CA