About Training Services . . .
Basic Mediation Training:
Interested in Mediation Training? Join us at Howard Community College for our next 40 Hour Basic Mediation course in May, 2019.
This 40-hour, interactive course covers theory, process, skills, and ethical considerations essential for every mediator. Training format includes coached role playing, small group discussion and exercises, video, and lecture. Topics include all required under Maryland Judicial Rule 17.
When? Class meets Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 2-May 18, 2019. Thursday and Friday classes meet 6:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. Saturday classes meet 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where? Howard Community College, Gateway Campus.
Cost? $925.00 (includes $290.00 in fees).
How to Register or Get More Information? Link to HCC registration for this course can be found here:
https://www.howardcc.edu/programs-courses/continuing-education/business-training-center/business-courses/mediation/mediation.html
Course number for registration is: XH-114 7760 #6058
For more information or questions about registration, please contact Pat Fassbender at
Howard Community College at: 443-518-4772 or pfassbender@howardcc.edu
And, always, please do feel free to contact me directly at 410-730-2106 if you want to "learn more about it": I am happy to answer your questions!
Already Trained? The Following Opportunities Might Be of Interest to You!
Conflict Resolution: POISE under Pressure
Every mediation seems to present an unexpected ethical challenge. Join fellow mediators
in this two hour workshop to explore a tool for ethical decision making captured in the acronym "POISE." Workshop format includes discussion and applied exercises. Note: This course covers material congruent with Maryland Judicial Rule 17 Continuing Education requirements and the MPME mandate for Continuing Education in mediation ethics. Topics include: basic definitions of "ethics" and "ethical dilemma," terms and ideas that make up the acronym POISE, and how to use the POISE tool when making ethical decisions.
When? Class meets Wednesday, March 27, 2019, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where? Howard Community College, Gateway Campus.
Cost? $99.00 (includes $59.00 in fees).
How to Register or Get More Information? Link to HCC registration for this course can be found here:
https://www.howardcc.edu/programs-courses/continuing-education/business-training-center/business-courses/mediation/mediation.html
Course number for registration is: XH-114 7760 #6058
For more information or questions about registration, please contact Pat Fassbender at
Howard Community College at: 443-518-4772 or pfassbender@howardcc.edu
And, please know I am always happy to answer any questions you might have: Just call 410-730-2106!
Mediating Property and Finances at Divorce:
Want to learn to help spouses discuss financial and property issues at separation or divorce? This is the course for you! Taking a skills-based approach congruent with Maryland Judicial Rule 17-205, using video, discussion, and coached role play, course includes topics such as:
1. Maryland law on marital property and alimony.
2. Distribution of assets.
3. Interface of alimony, child access, and child support.
4. Tax topics.
5. Special topics including retirement accounts and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders.
Classes are offered at different times during the year. Please do feel free to contact me directly at 410-730-2106 if you want to "learn more about it": I am happy to answer your questions!
Child Access Training:
This is the course to learn how to help parents develop a parenting plan!
Using video, discussion, and coached role play, course covers topics required under Maryland Judicial Rule 9-205 including:
1. Maryland law on separation, divorce and annulment; child custody and visitation;
child and spousal support; and, the interrelationship of "custody" and child support.
2. Family systems and child development.
3. Emotional aspects of separation and divorce.
4. Recognizing and addressing domestic violence and how to safely terminate mediation.
Classes are offered at different times during the year. Please do feel free to contact me directly at 410-730-2106 if you want to "learn more about it": I am happy to answer your questions!
Customized Mediation Training:
Interested in special topics such as "Neurological Tips for Mediators," and "Charting Your Course: Ethical Decision-Making for Mediators"? Whatever your interest, please do call me at 410-730-2106, and let's talk! I look forward to hearing from you!
Organizational Training:
Organizations may be interested in my training and facilitation services. Training topics have included conflict management, interpersonal communication, group and team facilitation, and group and team performance.
Satisfied organizational clients have included the Johns Hopkins University, the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County, Maryland, the American National Red Cross, Verizon, the Howard County (Maryland) Public School System, and the Veteran’s Administration.
Interested? Please do call me at 410-730-2106, and let's talk. I look forward to answering your questions!
Interested in Mediation Training? Join us at Howard Community College for our next 40 Hour Basic Mediation course in May, 2019.
This 40-hour, interactive course covers theory, process, skills, and ethical considerations essential for every mediator. Training format includes coached role playing, small group discussion and exercises, video, and lecture. Topics include all required under Maryland Judicial Rule 17.
When? Class meets Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 2-May 18, 2019. Thursday and Friday classes meet 6:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. Saturday classes meet 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where? Howard Community College, Gateway Campus.
Cost? $925.00 (includes $290.00 in fees).
How to Register or Get More Information? Link to HCC registration for this course can be found here:
https://www.howardcc.edu/programs-courses/continuing-education/business-training-center/business-courses/mediation/mediation.html
Course number for registration is: XH-114 7760 #6058
For more information or questions about registration, please contact Pat Fassbender at
Howard Community College at: 443-518-4772 or pfassbender@howardcc.edu
And, always, please do feel free to contact me directly at 410-730-2106 if you want to "learn more about it": I am happy to answer your questions!
Already Trained? The Following Opportunities Might Be of Interest to You!
Conflict Resolution: POISE under Pressure
Every mediation seems to present an unexpected ethical challenge. Join fellow mediators
in this two hour workshop to explore a tool for ethical decision making captured in the acronym "POISE." Workshop format includes discussion and applied exercises. Note: This course covers material congruent with Maryland Judicial Rule 17 Continuing Education requirements and the MPME mandate for Continuing Education in mediation ethics. Topics include: basic definitions of "ethics" and "ethical dilemma," terms and ideas that make up the acronym POISE, and how to use the POISE tool when making ethical decisions.
When? Class meets Wednesday, March 27, 2019, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where? Howard Community College, Gateway Campus.
Cost? $99.00 (includes $59.00 in fees).
How to Register or Get More Information? Link to HCC registration for this course can be found here:
https://www.howardcc.edu/programs-courses/continuing-education/business-training-center/business-courses/mediation/mediation.html
Course number for registration is: XH-114 7760 #6058
For more information or questions about registration, please contact Pat Fassbender at
Howard Community College at: 443-518-4772 or pfassbender@howardcc.edu
And, please know I am always happy to answer any questions you might have: Just call 410-730-2106!
Mediating Property and Finances at Divorce:
Want to learn to help spouses discuss financial and property issues at separation or divorce? This is the course for you! Taking a skills-based approach congruent with Maryland Judicial Rule 17-205, using video, discussion, and coached role play, course includes topics such as:
1. Maryland law on marital property and alimony.
2. Distribution of assets.
3. Interface of alimony, child access, and child support.
4. Tax topics.
5. Special topics including retirement accounts and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders.
Classes are offered at different times during the year. Please do feel free to contact me directly at 410-730-2106 if you want to "learn more about it": I am happy to answer your questions!
Child Access Training:
This is the course to learn how to help parents develop a parenting plan!
Using video, discussion, and coached role play, course covers topics required under Maryland Judicial Rule 9-205 including:
1. Maryland law on separation, divorce and annulment; child custody and visitation;
child and spousal support; and, the interrelationship of "custody" and child support.
2. Family systems and child development.
3. Emotional aspects of separation and divorce.
4. Recognizing and addressing domestic violence and how to safely terminate mediation.
Classes are offered at different times during the year. Please do feel free to contact me directly at 410-730-2106 if you want to "learn more about it": I am happy to answer your questions!
Customized Mediation Training:
Interested in special topics such as "Neurological Tips for Mediators," and "Charting Your Course: Ethical Decision-Making for Mediators"? Whatever your interest, please do call me at 410-730-2106, and let's talk! I look forward to hearing from you!
Organizational Training:
Organizations may be interested in my training and facilitation services. Training topics have included conflict management, interpersonal communication, group and team facilitation, and group and team performance.
Satisfied organizational clients have included the Johns Hopkins University, the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County, Maryland, the American National Red Cross, Verizon, the Howard County (Maryland) Public School System, and the Veteran’s Administration.
Interested? Please do call me at 410-730-2106, and let's talk. I look forward to answering your questions!