Mediation training offered by Alhadeff & Forbes is focused on helping train other mediators to work with their clients more effectively. Mediation certification, mediation course of 4 and 2 days. Help others move from deadlock to solutions. Mediation Services is focused on conflict mediation, with service areas including family law / divorce mediator, personal injury, employment, succession / estate planning / probate, construction / real estate / property, environmental / land use mediations, arbitration, arbitrators. Based in Seattle Washington, near Bellevue, Redmond, Tacoma, Everett, founded by Alan Alhadeff, recently added Micky Forbes (not Mickey).

A&F Mediation Training Services

All mediation training workshops are designed and led by Alan Alhadeff, J.D. and Micky Forbes, M.A., J.D.

Four-Day Intensive Mediator Training Program

Our four-day workshop focuses on the basic role of the mediator. The mediation course training begins with an overview of the mediation process and an exploration of the nature of conflict and how it progresses. Next, we introduce the practical aspects of conducting a mediation. These nuts and bolts include how to set up a case, conduct pre-session meetings with each party, set agendas, conduct an opening joint session, direct private caucuses, and, reach closure. We also review modern negotiation practices such as interest bargaining, listening skills, and communication techniques. We practice with extensive role-play exercises, demonstrations, and debriefing exercises. Finally, because effective mediation begins with a vision that genuine peace is achievable, we expand the possibilities for resolving conflict by exploring the place of mindfulness, acceptance, gratitude, and forgiveness in mediation.

Time and location: Full-day sessions are held Tuesday through Friday at the office of Alhadeff & Forbes Mediation Services, 1100 Olive Way, Suite 1800, Seattle, Washington 98101. Sessions begin at 9:30 a.m., and run until 5:45 p.m. each day.

Registration and Fee: The cost of the 4-day intensive training program, including one afternoon follow-up session, is $1,275. You may register or contact us with any questions by telephone at (206) 281-9950, or by e-mail.

CLE Accreditation: Approved for 37.0 CLE credits by the Washington State Bar Association, 7.5 in ethics.

Two-Day Advanced Mediator Training Program

This is an advanced workshop for individuals familiar with mediation. The applications covered include how to work with clients in setting goals, effective initial presentations at the mediation session, identifying and broadening perspectives, and strategies for building and maintaining momentum toward creating full-context solutions to complex problems. We focus on issues of neutrality and how to create spaces that enable people to achieve greater success in finding lasting solutions. This workshop is held in a small group setting to ensure that a significant amount of personalized attention is available to each participant.

Time and Location: Full-day sessions are held Tuesday through Friday at the office of Alhadeff & Forbes Mediation Services, 1100 Olive Way, Suite 1800, Seattle, Washington 98101. Sessions begin at 9:15 a.m., and run until 5:45 p.m. each day.

Registration and Fee: The cost of the 2-day intensive training program is $725. You may register or contact us with any questions by telephone at (206) 281-9950, or by e-mail.

CLE Accreditation: Approved for 17 CLE credits by the Washington State Bar Association, 1.5 in ethics.

Customized Organizational Training

These one-to-three-day programs are designed for people whose work life places them in the firing line of conflict. We teach how to utilize mediation skills, both in your professional and personal life. Participants are introduced to the skills used by mediators in resolving conflict. Strategies and techniques are practiced in role-play exercises that are tailored to specific audience needs. Conflict recognition and negotiation skills are emphasized as we develop practical, cooperative, problem-solving approaches to an array of life situations.

Customized organizational training is by arrangement, length of workshops and fees vary.

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Please contact us with any questions by telephone at (206) 281-9950, or by e-mail. We will be glad to send a detailed course outline.

“[Alan] really shaped me as a mediator. I have my own personality—but he put some structure around that personality that has gotten me through some difficult problems I couldn’t have handled without him.”
— MIKE ROBERTS
Mediator and Arbitrator JA&F, San Diego

“I got a framework for conducting mediations; a solid grounding. It was then up to me to combine my natural skills and abilities with the knowledge that I gained from Alan.”
— ERVIN A. DESMET
Attorney at Law, Bellevue, Washington

“I utilize the skills I gleaned from the training on a daily basis with clients, staff, family and friends. Mediation is a very useful approach to both comprehend and to utilize. Many professionals would benefit from this type of training.”
— ROBERTA CHANG, LCSW, DCSW
Family Advocacy Specialist, US Coast Guard, Seattle

“I learned more from Micky about negotiation and communication than any other lawyer I’ve worked with in 18 years.”
— ROBERT SEEDER
Attorney, Federal Defender Program, Chicago