Advanced Family Mediation
This program is presented in workshop format as a 24-hour program over three weeks. Learning derives from lectures, group discussions, hands-on activities, and mock mediation exercises. The course culminates with the presentation of a “Certificate of Family Mediation” issued by UTSA in recognition of successful course completion.
In accordance with Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 154.052(b), this 24-hour course will cover the basic principles of family law, child development, family violence and family dynamics:
- Overview of legal system and terms relating to family law
- Allocation of Resources
- Parenting Plans
- Family Systems and Dynamics
- Ages and Stages of Child Development
- Family Violence (4 hours)
- Practice Considerations
- Mediation Skills
The Mediator, functioning as an impartial third party, facilitates the negotiation between parties of a dispute and creates an environment for the parties to reach their own voluntary agreement. The Family Mediator assists with communication that moves the process forward, helps with generating options while identifying the participants individual and common interests.
Virtually anyone can benefit from learning conflict-prepared skills in an ever-increasing conflict-prone world; however, Family Mediation training would especially advantage those serving in professional career paths such as:
- Attorneys
- Educators
- Judges
- Law Enforcement
- Public Administrators
- Human Resources
The completion of the 40-hour UTSA Mediator Certificate Program, or a similar program, is a prerequisite for enrollment in the Advanced Family Mediation Course.
Program Schedule
This program is presented in workshop format as a 24-hour program over three weeks. Learning derives from lectures, group discussions, hands-on activities, and mock mediation exercises.
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Legal System and Terms Relating to Family Law
By the end of this lesson participants will be able to:
- Access substantive information regarding the Texas Family Code and other applicable laws
- Recognize when the assistance of other professionals might be helpful to the mediation process and to facilitate this discussion with the parties
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Allocation of Resources and Parenting Plan
By the end of this lesson participants will be able to:
- Apply the substantive information encountered in family mediation when parties are creating their own voluntary agreement
- Facilitate problem solving between the parties, especially in the areas of divorce including, but not limited to, parenting, support, division of assets/liabilities, insurance, etc.
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Family Systems, Dynamics and Violence
By the end of this lesson participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate an awareness of the consequences of divorce for adults and children
- Screen for appropriateness of mediation, including knowledge and ability to screen for domestic violence and an awareness of appropriate response(s) when domestic violence or its potential has been identified.
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Professional Considerations
By the end of this lesson participants will be able to demonstrate:
- An awareness of theories and current research and literature underlying conflict and its resolution, and their applicability to family mediation
- Their understanding of what they’ve learned to date through instructor and peer assessments of efforts to mediate these mock disputes and interact with others and the instructor on observable skills learned and areas in need of more attention.
Meet the Instructor
Nancy Boyle, MS
Nancy is the managing partner of Forward Mediation®, Conflict Rescue®, and Ask a Mediator®, serving communities throughout Texas and New Mexico. She is a Board Member for the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association, the TX Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and is an Approved Trainer through the Texas Mediator Training Roundtable.
As a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator [Texas Mediator Credentialing Association] and a Certified Advanced Practitioner [Academy of Professional Family Mediators], Nancy is best known for her ability to supportively and efficiently help parties keep their conversation moving forward towards a resolution they can live with. She draws on years of high-quality mediation and facilitation experience to ensure thoroughness when handling the most difficult and contentious cases.
July 17 - August 3, 2024
Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00pm CST
Saturdays, 8:00am-1:00pm CST
Virtual Classroom
The completion of the 40-hour UTSA Mediator Certificate Program, or a similar program, is a prerequisite for enrollment in the Advanced Family Mediation Course.
Students should bring a tablet, laptop, notebook, or other note-taking means.
Call (210) 458-7223 or sign up to receive more information on this training
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