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Divorce is a common experience in our society and divorce mediation is increasingly being needed to help people divorce in amicable ways. This two-part certificate program provides a comprehensive, in-depth training in divorce mediation. Participation in Units 1 and 2 meets the 25-hour mediation training requirement for Wisconsin Act 355. The training will emphasize practical knowledge through lectures, videos, demonstrations, participatory exercises and simulations.
If you participate in both Units 1 and 2 of Divorce Mediation: Theory and Practice, you will receive a certificate which verifies that you have met the 25-hour training requirement for Wisconsin Act 355. A comprehensive notebook of readings and overheads is provided with the registration fee. Divorce and Family Mediation: Models, Techniques and Applications, edited by Jay Folberg, Ann Milne, and Peter Salem, will be for sale during the training at a discounted price of $55.
The brochure that describes these programs will also be posted as a downloadable PDF document. 
Download brochure.
Unit 1: Divorce mediation: theory and practice
April 22-23, 2008
Unit 2: Divorce mediation: theory and practice
May 6-7, 2008
Instructor: Ann Milne, ACSW, has been employed in the field of divorce and mediation since 1972. Former executive director of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, an international organization of judges, lawyers, mediators and custody evaluators, she is co-editor of Divorce and Family Mediation: Models, Techniques, and Applications (Guilford Publishers, 2004). She is also co-editor of Divorce Mediation: Theory and Practice (Guilford Publishers, 1988). She has conducted training programs for professionals across the U.S., Canada and in New Zealand and Australia.
Student comments
"Appreciated the instructor’s experience and breadth and depth of knowledge through practice – very practical." –David Brunner, pastor
"Presenter had very effective style – covered the topic very well." –stephen Dal Cerro, clinical psychologist
"Ann was an excellent teacher – was able to ask questions which drew out appropriate responses." –Alan White, attorney
"Will use many of the ideas presented in developing a mediation practice." –Jan Roberts, attorney
"Appreciated all of the information, tools and techniques." –Mindy Dole, paralegal
"A very well-spoken and clearly competent teacher – lots of substance." –Michael Tomaro, director, Institute for Human Factors
Location: Divorce Mediation Unit 1, and Divorce Mediation
Unit 2 will be held at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St., Madison. Check
lobby monitor for the room.
Times: On site registration 8:30-9 am; Program 9
am-noon,1-4:15 pm.
Fee: $230/2 day program. The fee for all programs includes instruction, program materials, and refreshments. Lunch is on your own.
Accommodations: Please make your own travel and lodging arrangements. Information on accommodations and parking will be sent with your registration confirmation.
Cancellation policy: If you are not able to attend the program, you are welcome to send a substitute. If you must cancel your registration and do so at least three working days prior to the date of the program, you will only be charged an administrative fee of $20. If you are a confirmed registrant and cancel less than three working days prior to the date of the program, you are responsible for the entire fee.
Registration deadline: Enrollment is limited. To
ensure your place in the program and help us accommodate you, please register
early. To register by phone, call 608-262-7942.
Approved Credits: Credits will be awarded upon
full-day participation in each workshop. Each workshop earns 13 hours per
unit
(1.3 CEU). The UW-Madison, Department of Professional Development and Applied
Studies, is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (provider
#1042)
as a provider of continuing education credits for social workers. These programs
fall within the subject matter identified by the following organizations
for
continuing education credits:
For more program information, contact: Ann Whitaker, program manager; Professional Development and Applied Studies, 610 Langdon St., Room 322, Madison, WI 53703-1195. E-mail: awhitaker@dcs.wisc.edu. 608-262-4509 or toll free 800-442-4617
We are also offering two other programs related to mediation. Contact Ann Whitaker for further information on either of these workshops:
By
phone: Call 608-262-7942 or toll-free 800-725-9692.
By
mail: Print, complete and mail the UW Continuing Studies registration
form.
By
fax: Print, complete and fax the UW Continuing Studies
registration form.
Online: Secure online registration is available for this program.
The Department of Professional Development & Applied Studies is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Continuing Studies. The units within Continuing Studies provide continuing education programs for lifelong learners, from precollege to seniors, as well as counseling services for adult learners. You will find the UW—Madison Continuing Studies home page at http://www.dcs.wisc.edu, or browse the Web site using the navigational links below.
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