Class Materials - Family Mediation Training (October, 2023)
Welcome! We are excited to spend some time with you to learn about Family Mediation. This training qualifies the participant to be on the Rule 114 Qualified Neutral Family Roster. Carl Arnold and Janeen Massaros, experienced Family Mediators and Mediation Instructors, will guide you through this training, but there are also several other highly qualified speakers who will join us and share their extensive, specialized knowledge. This will be an interactive training, so don't hesitate to raise your hand or type a question in the Zoom Chat. We don't expect you to print all the materials below. There are a few that we will recommend that you print and we will call those out as we progress through the training.
Below, under each date of the training materials, you'll see a link to a short feedback survey. We really look forward to having you in this training and appreciate your feedback!
Below, under each date of the training materials, you'll see a link to a short feedback survey. We really look forward to having you in this training and appreciate your feedback!
| Daily Class Schedule - Oct 2023 - 40-hour Family Mediation Training.pdf |
| Tips for Mediation Training Coaches |
Thursday, October 5 Materials (Day 1)
Power Point Slides (PDF)
| Introductions, Review Learning Goals and Training Agenda.pdf |
| Overview of Mediation Process and Mediator Role.pdf |
| Why and How We Role Play in Training.pdf |
| Mediator Preparation and Opening.pdf |
| Listening to Each Perspective.pdf |
| The Exchange and Creating a Topic List.pdf |
| Options Decisions Agreement Writing Closing.pdf |
Client Intake Forms
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| Carl Arnold Example Email Responding to Attorney Request for Mediation |
| Carl Arnold Example Information Gathering Email for Self-Represented Mediation Divorce Clients With Children |
| Carl Arnold Bio |
Agreement to Mediate
| Carl Arnold Agreement to Mediate Example (PDF) |
| Carl Arnold Agreement to Mediate Example (Word) |
Exercise Handouts
| Senate Table Exercise |
| DAY 1 Family Mediation Role Play - Maureen and Steve |
Friday, January 13 Materials (Day 2)
Harassment Court
| Harassment Court Agreements |
| mediator_synopsis_role_play.docx |
| simon-simone_role_play.docx |
| pat-patricia_role_play.docx |
Power Point Slides (PDF)
| Day 2 Power Point Slides |
Saturday, October 7 Materials (Day 3)
Link to Participant Survey/Feedback- Day 3, Saturday, October 7
| Ten Family Mediation Scenarios.pdf |
| School Selection and Parent Distance Role Play.pdf |
| Mark and Beth Role Play Scenario.pdf |
| We Agree - Parenting Agreement Worksheet (19 pages) |
Custody and Parenting Time Statutes
| 518.17 Custody and Support of Children on Judgment - Best Interest Factors |
| 518.175 Parenting Time |
| 518.1705 Parenting Plans |
| 518.1751 Parenting Time Dispute Resolution |
Thursday, October 12 Materials (Day 4)
Link to Participant Survey/Feedback - Day 4, Thursday, October 12
Scott Miller Materials
| Understanding the Tactics of Coercion, Threats and Intimidation and the Impact on Victims - Scott Miller - DAIP 2x slides |
| Post Separation Violence and Control Wheel |
| Post Separation Power and Control Wheel |
| Power Wheels Corrected |
DV Statutes and Screening
| Battered Womens Justice Project - Initial Domestic Abuse Screening Guide |
| BWJP safer_mediation_discussion_guide.pdf |
| ADR - Domestic Violence Screening Made "Simp[le]" slides |
| One-Page Overview of the Process - ADR - Domestic Violence Screening Made "Simp[le]" |
| Abusive and Nonabusive Parenting Plans and Issues |
| DV Client Intake Role Play Scenario #1 |
| DV Client Intake Role Play Scenario #2 |
| DV Role Play Scenario - Judy and Steve |
| 518B.01 Domestic Abuse Act |
| 518B.02 Domestic Abuse Counseling Program or Educational Program Required |
Friday, October 13 Materials (Day 5)
| iris_ramos_family_mediation_cle_pp.pdf |
| Kathleen and Paul Final Role Play |
Family Court Process
| Family Court Process Flowchart |
ADR Rules - General Rules of Practice for District Court
| gp-114.pdf (29 pages) |
| gp-310.pdf (3 pages) |
| Example ADR Roster Search Result |
Sample Memorandums of Agreement
| MCS Blank Family Settlement Agreement |
| MARS Mediation Settlement Agreement |
| Janeen Massaros Sample Memorandum of Agreement 2021 |
| Carl Arnold Example Memorandum of Agreement 2021 |
Appendix Materials
| Listen First Project - Top 10 Tips for a Listen First Conversation |
| Minnesota Judical Branch - ADR Info Sheet v.3.2020 |