Mosten Mediation and Collaborative Training is an Approved Continuing Education Provider by the California State Bar MCLE & Family Law Specialization, the California Psychological Association Accrediting Agency, and the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Most courses are approved by the Association for Conflict Resolution and can be applied for ACR Family Advanced Practitioner Membership Status and Collaborative Practice Groups training requirements.
Training Courses for Mediators
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This course is available in Los Angeles at Mr. Mosten's home, offered January and September each year (limited to 18 participants) and sells out months in advance. This course is also available by contract, and has been offered in Michigan, Idaho, and Pepperdine. Read More
20 Hour Basic Divorce Mediation Training (3 days)
This course is offered by contract only, most recently in 2012 for the Asian Pacific Dispute Resolution Center.
Advanced Family Mediation (1 or 2 days)
This course is offered by contract only, most recently for the American Institute of Mediation and formerly for the Los Angeles Bar Association, Pepperdine, and Hamline.
Advanced Conflict Resolution Strategies
This course is offered by contract only, most recently in 2011 in Indiana, Prague, Connecticut, and Buenos Aires.
Building a Profitable Mediation Practice
This course is offered by contract only, most recently in 2012 for the American Institute of Mediation.
Mediator as Designer and Manager of the Process
This course is offered by contract only, most recently in 2009 for the Swiss Bar Association.
Working Effectively with Lawyers in Mediation
This course is offered by contract only, most recently in 2011 in Nevada and Indiana.
Working Effectively with Therapists, Accountants and Other Experts in Mediation
This course is offered by contract only, most recently in 2011 in Indiana.
Advanced Interest Based Negotiation Strategies: From Intake to Signing the Settlement Agreement
This course is offered by contract only, most recently in 2012 for the Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association and as part of longer trainings.
Late Stage Mediation Strategies and Dealing with Impasse
This course is offered by contract only, most recently in 2011 for California Judges, Nevada and Indiana as well as with David Hoffman at IACP.
Dealing with Difficult Parties and Dysfunctional Relationships
This course is offered by contract only, most recently in 2008 for the Swiss Bar Association in Nevada and as part of longer advanced programs. Read More
Synergy of Mediation and Collaborative Practice
This course is offered by contract only, most recently in the Master Class for Collaborative Professionals, in Munich, and for the Southern California Mediation Association.
Co-Mediation Strategies
This course is offered by contract only, most recently in 2011 in Nevada and Indiana.
Developing a Peacemaking Signature
This course is offered by contract only, most recently in 2011 in Nevada, Indiana, Ventura, Massachusetts, and as keynote addresses for Association for Conflict Resolution and CP California.
Current Trends and the Future of Peacemaking
This course is offered by contract only, most recently in 2011 in Nevada, Connecticut and Indiana and as the Keynote for the Southern California Mediation Association and in 2010 for Resolution UK in London. Read More
Master Class for Professional Mediators
This course is offered by contract only, based on Master Class for Collaborative Professionals offered in 2011 in Denver and St. Louis.
Peacemaker Study Groups
Offered by contract only, with 2 ongoing groups meeting monthly in Los Angeles. Read More
Individual and Group Supervision for Mediators in Skills and Practice Building
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Training Courses for Collaborative Professionals
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Advanced Training for Collaborative Professionals (1, 2 or 3 days)
This course is offered by contract only, most recently in 2011 in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Ventura, California and Munich, Germany.
Advanced Conflict Resolution Strategies
This course is offered by contract only, most recently in 2011 in Indiana, Prague, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Buenos Aires .
Building a Profitable Collaborative Practice
This course is offered by contract only, most recently in 2012 for American Institute of Mediation, in 2011 for CP Cal and in 2010 at IACP.
Building the Interdiscipinary Collaborative Team This course is offered by contract only, most recently in 2012 in England, Ireland, and Cleveland and Ottawa.
Advanced Interest Based Negotiation Strategies: From Intake to Signing the Settlement Agreement
This course is offered by contract only, most recently in 2012 for the Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association and as part of longer trainings.
Late Stage Agreement Building Strategies and Dealing with Impasse
This course is offered by contract only as well as part of longer trainings, most recently in 2011 for California Judges, Nevada and Indiana as well as with David Hoffman at IACP.
Synergy of Mediation and Collaborative Practice
This course is offered by contract only, most recently in the Master Class for Collaborative Professionals, in Munich, and for the Southern California Mediation Association.
Developing a Peacemaking Signature
This course is offered by contract only, most recently in 2011 in Nevada, Indiana, Ventura, Massachusetts, at IACP (2009) and as keynote addresses for Association for Conflict Resolution and CP California.
Current Trends in Collaborative Practice and the Future of Peacemaking
This course is offered by contract only, most recently in 2011 in Nevada, Connecticut and Indiana and as the Keynote for the Southern California Mediation Association and in 2010 for Resolution UK in London.
Master Class for Collaborative Professionals
This course is offered by contract only, based on Master Class for Collaborative Professionals offered in 2011 in Denver and St. Louis.
Peacemaker Study Groups
Offered by contract only, with 2 ongoing groups meeting monthly in Los Angeles. Read More
Individual and Group Supervision for Collaborative Professionals in Skills and Practice Building
Read More
“As a litigator for 18 1/2 years, I was skeptical about mediation. After Woody Mosten's five day course, I am convinced that mediation is the future of family law and I want to be a part of it.”
James R. Parke
Certified Family Law Specialist
Minyard & Morris
Orange County, California
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“Because of the training I received from Woody Mosten, I conducted private meetings with my new clients which helped establish our relationship effortlessly. We have met jointly twice (excluding the Orientation meeting) and they are making good progress. I cannot thank Woody enough for the gateway he offered. I am excited to be a mediator and grateful to be of service.”
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Sheila James
Attorney and Family Mediator
Claremont, CA
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40 Hour Basic Divorce Mediation Training
Jointly with Dr. Mary Lund
Using his extensive background as a Certified Family Law Specialist and Practitioner Member of the Association for Conflict Resolution, Woody Mosten offers a challenging high-energy 40-hour seminar in basic divorce mediation skills and practice development. He limits his class size to 18 participants and his classes fill quickly. Woody is the author of 4 books, including The Complete Guide to Mediation and Mediation Career Guide. Included in your registration is a 400-page custom training manual featuring Mosten's cutting edge approach to skill building and practice development.
Overview of Course
- What happens in mediation
- Role of consultants & lawyers
- Dealing with conflict
- Mediation strategy
- Parenting
- Child and spousal support
- Property and debts
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- Divorce tax issues
- Drafting the agreement
- Psychological issues
- Power balancing
- Mediation ethics
- Practice development
- Presentation of certificates
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Graduates of our 40-hour training program receive 10% discount on all other courses.
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Schedule & Fees
In January 2011, I was in attendance at Woody Mosten's 40-hour Basic Divorce Mediation Skills class. Whether or not you are an attorney, and whether or not you have considered a career in mediation, I urge you to consider signing-up for this class if you wish to learn the basics from a master.
I tell you with all sincerity that I have come out of that class a changed person. My outlook on my practice, my clients, litigation in general, and upon others has been shifted irreversibly. Mr. Mosten's method of teaching brings home the essentials of mediation and so much more. I urge each of you to find out more about this exciting class, and others that he offers. This class was well worth the tuition.
Patricia A. Duncan
Family Law Attorney
Murietta/Canyon Lake, CA
Posted on Los Angeles County Bar Family Law Section Listserve, January 18, 2011 (reprinted and adapted with permission)
“The 40-hour Divorce Mediation Course is ideal training and specialization for psychologists. Mr. Mosten combines therapy techniques and family law practice which offers therapists refined skills and new consumer oriented service products in the era of managed care.”
Dr. Taylor Cantrell, Ph.D.
Dr. Amy Miller, Psy.D.
Rancho Cucamonga, California