Virtual Family Training
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Central
NMA Family Mediation Training
This advanced training builds on Basic Mediation Training and provides 30+ instructional hours over four days, plus an introduction period. It prepares mediators to assist separating families in creating or modifying parenting plans due to life changes such as children maturing, parental circumstances shifting, or new partners entering the family dynamic.
While the training covers property, finance, and child support, its core focus is developing skills to mediate family conflicts. Role plays introduce private and joint mediation sessions using real-world parenting plan issues. This training also lays the groundwork for those pursuing further education in family mediation.
A key section covers domestic violence, including power dynamics and techniques for screening out cases inappropriate for mediation due to domestic violence or child abuse.
Certification & CLE Credit
Completing this course meets Nebraska Parenting Act mediator training requirements, including family violence screening. It has previously qualified for CLEs for attorneys, including ethics hours—contact us for details.
Training Components:
- Mediation process overview
- Nebraska family law & court system
- Child & family development
- Parenting plans
- Family violence & power dynamics
- Emotional dynamics in mediation
- State referral resources for families
Prerequisite: Basic Mediation Training
Participants must complete an ODR-approved Basic Mediation Training within the last five years. Approved courses include:
- Nebraska Mediation Association
- University of Nebraska College of Law
- Creighton University’s Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Graduate Program
- Creighton Law/Werner Institute
- UNO (Instructor Cindy Tierney; others require syllabus approval)
Basic Training Over Five Years Ago?
Applicants must show active mediation experience or continuing education credits. Additional coursework may be required.
Not Seeking Nebraska Parenting Act Approval?
Mediators outside Nebraska or attorneys improving parenting mediation skills must establish proficiency with the Lead Trainer, typically by submitting a syllabus and mediation experience. Additional training may be required.
Registration & Costs
- Includes a guided workbook
- Early registration closes 7 weeks prior
- Late registration closes 2 weeks prior (with a $50 fee)
- NMA membership required ($50 separate fee)
Virtual Training Fees:
- $850 Early Registration (Now until 7 weeks before training)
- $900 Late Registration (7 weeks–2 weeks before training)
Schedule:
- Training runs 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM CT each day
- Participants must have Zoom, stable internet, and backup phone access
June 2025 Training Dates (Virtual via Zoom):
- June 12 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM CT
- June 13 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM CT
- June 19 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM CT
- June 20 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM CT
No additional Family Mediation Training dates are currently confirmed for 2025—register now!
| 6/12/2025 - 6/20/2025 |    |
