RE: <Expanding on Barb's request, I understand there are certification
programs
around the country for doing volunteer mediation/conflict resolution. I am in
west/central Ohio. Does anyone know of one near me? Even a master's would be
considered, although been there/done that enough!>
It is not that close to Central Ohio, but there is one called the Center for
Conflict Resolution in Chicago. It is at:
11 E. Adams, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 312-922-6464, Fax: 312-922-6463
Exec. Dir. Brad Ginn
I took the course. It is 2 days for each of two weeks (4 days, 32 hours) for
$750 or as a volunteer, it is $80 and you are expected to volunteer for the
center as a mediator for a year. It has a great reputation, however, only 50%
of grads are considered skilled enough to mediate immediately. I guess it
takes something coming in. Hope this helps.
Barbara Golden