We are delighted to announce the first IPMO-accredited supervision programme for NQ mediators, offered by Mediation Foundation of Ireland (MFI).
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The Programme
Newly qualified mediators (NQM) will meet online once per month over twelve months (ten sessions) or equivalent.
The group size will be limited to a maximum of fifteen (15) NQMs and a minimum of nine (9). Topics to be discussed at the supervision sessions will include: -
- Guidance on different mediation models
- Exploration of advanced mediation skills
- Mediation sessions – sole, joint, multi-party & shuttle – how to decide
- Communications between sessions incl. time-outs
- Creation of case file notes
- Liaising with a legal representative of a disputant
- Understanding section 11 of the Mediation Act 2017 (enforcement of mediated agreements)
- Framework for personal and professional goals
- Consistent standards in mediation – including ethics & professional practice
- Planning on how to gain work as a mediator
NQMs will be able to ask for particular topics to be discussed at supervision sessions.
Every one-hour session will aim to improve the mediation skills of all attendees.
The supervision sessions will be interactive and will seek to address issues of most concern to NQMs.
Cost €985 / participant, course is offered subject to minimum numbers being met.
To enquire, contact Fiona Farrell (MFI Director) or call 089 6152276