Curriculum Content
An approved Basic Mediation Training course curriculum shall include, but not be limited to, the following topics:
- Overview of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes
- Principles of mediation
- Mediation styles
- Stages and goals of mediation process
- The role of the mediator
- Nature of conflict/behaviors in conflict
- Mediation skills, including negotiation skills, interactive listening, question asking, use of neutral language, reframing, issue and interest identification, option generation, addressing barriers to agreement, reality testing, agreement writing
- Caucus
- Values, self-awareness, and bias awareness
- Cultural diversity including race and gender
- Power imbalances
- Working with attorneys and representatives of parties
- Confidentiality and privilege
- Ethical issues, including impartiality, part self-determination, informed consent, conflicts of interest, responsibilities to third parties, dealing with legal issues, withdrawal by mediator, and termination of the mediation
- Relevant Nebraska mediation and ADR law
