Ongoing Training
MiKK Ongoing Training 2024
8th · 9th · 10th November 2024, Berlin
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3 Individual Workshops with International Experts
Hone your practical mediation skills, gain new knowledge and exchange expertise with fellow mediators in three individual workshops on cross-border mediation related topics.
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About this Training
The MiKK Ongoing Training is aimed at mediators and dispute resolution practitioners, lawyers, judges and guardians ad litem with an interest in intercultural, cross-border mediation who wish to deepen their knowledge and/or acquire new skills in this field. The Ongoing Training may also be of interest to participants from other related disciplines.
For MiKK mediators, each of the three workshops counts as 6 credit points towards their ongoing training requirement.
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1. Workshop: Friday, 8th November 2024
10 am-5 pm
Trapped in Ego:
Dealing with Narcissistic Behavior and Attitudes
in Cross-Border Family Mediation
with Dr Jamie Walker & Shai Ordan
Workshop Description
Parents entangled in patterns of behaviour and attitudes which can be described as “narcissistic” pose unique challenges in family mediation, especially when compounded by cross-border elements. This complexity requires mediators to have a nuanced understanding of what constitutes narcissistic behaviour as well as a good grasp of its potential impact on the mediation process. This workshop aims to equip family mediators with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate this challenge ethically and effectively.
This interactive workshop will explore and discuss…
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2. Workshop: Saturday, 9th November 2024
10 am-5 pm
The Voice of the Child in Mediation – New Trends & Developments
with Tetiana Bilyk & Carlie Norris
Workshop Description
In family mediation, the interests and rights of the child have a special place. Research has shown that when children are exposed to intense and poorly resolved parental conflict it can have a devastating impact on their wellbeing. One of the tasks of mediation is to help parents (adults) hear the voice of their child and make decisions that will meet the child’s real and best interests as well as safeguard the rights of the child – therefore ultimately helping parents in fulfilling their duties.
Child Inclusive Mediation (CHIM) gives children and young people …
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3. Workshop: Sunday, 10th November 2024
10 am-5 pm
Emotional Intelligence Training for Cross-border Family Mediators: How to Use the “Emotions-First” Approach in Conflict Resolution
with Sven Lauch
Workshop Description
Handling conflicts can be a challenging task, especially when emotions are running high. In mediation, emotions play a key part in the conflict resolution process. It is the mediator’s role to help to uncover the underlying needs and interests behind the parties’ positions. This can be a difficult and challenging endeavour.
Sven Lauch proposes an innovative ’emotions-first’ approach to conflict resolution. He draws inspiration from the Emotional Logic method developed by Dr Trevor Griffiths which aims to identify the underlying values and systems that drive a relationship and the present conflict. By shifting the conversation …
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Single Workshop Registration:
- MiKK Members: €195 / €165 (early bird)
- MiKK Members from Eligible Countries*: €135 / €110 (early bird)
- Non-MiKK Members: €225 / €195 (early bird)
Workshop Package Discount – Register for all 3 workshops:
- MiKK Members: €505 / €435 (early bird)
- MiKK Members from Eligible Countries*: €345 / €305 (early bird)
- Non-MiKK Members: €595 / €515 (early bird)
*Please refer to the list of eligible countries on the MiKK Website
EARLY BIRD Discount: Registrations before July 15, 2024, are eligible for early bird discounts.
Workshop Location:
innenmehr – Institut für Persönlichkeitsentwicklung
Am Tempelhofer Berg 7d
10965 Berlin, Germany
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Online Registration Form
Past MiKK Ongoing Trainings
♦♦♦ 2023 ♦♦♦
26th · 27th · 28th · 29th October 2023, Face-to-Face in Berlin, Germany
This year only: Book Launch of the Third Edition of “Cross-border Family Mediation” on Friday, 27 October at the Mexican Embassy in Berlin! Save the Date!
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3 Individual Workshops with International Experts & Supervision!
Workshop 1:
Dancing the Minefield? – Handling Family Mediation Cases With a Background of Domestic Violence
with Prof Dr Ulla Gläßer
Friday, 27th October 2023
Workshop location: Mexican Embassy, Klingelhöferstraße 3, 10785 Berlin
Workshop 2:
Evidence-based Conflict Resolution – How Current Findings from Neuroscience, Psychology and Conflict Research Contribute to More Ease and Success in Mediation.
with Dr Olga Klimecki
Saturday, 28th October 2023
Workshop location: Hotel Art Nouveau, Leibnizstraße 59, 10629 Berlin
Workshop 3:
Systemic Conflict Resolution in Cross-border Family Cases. Advanced Mediation: How to Generate Ingenious Solutions
with Dr Raimund Schwendner
Sunday, 29th October 2023
Workshop location: Hotel Art Nouveau, Leibnizstraße 59, 10629 Berlin
Supervision:
with Catharina Laverty
Thursday, 26th October 2023
Workshop location: MiKK office, Fasanenstraße 12, 10623 Berlin
The MiKK Ongoing Training Workshops are aimed at mediators and dispute resolution practitioners with an interest in intercultural, cross-border mediation who wish to deepen their knowledge and/or acquire new skills in this field. The workshops are also open to non-MiKK mediators and may also be of interest to participants from other related disciplines. They are a chance to reconnect with friends and make new acquaintances and expand your international network.
Pictures from the Workshop 1 with Prof. Dr. Ulla Gläßer
Pictures from the Workshop 2 with Dr. Olga Klimecki
Pictures from the Workshop 3 with Dr. Raimund Schwendner