LOCAL

Agreement Writing

From 8:30am to 12:30pm on Friday, September 25, 2026 Northern Community Mediation is offering a four-hour,  Advanced Mediator Training  session titled “Writing Sustainable Agreements.” The rationale for this workshop is based upon the facet that courts occasionally have found that some mediation agreements are unenforceable because of the manner in which they are written.

Therefore, during this workshop, you will
Review the court findings relating to unenforceable mediation agreements
Learn how to use who, what, where, when, how and why effectively in agreement writing
Practice actual agreement writing
Discuss the role and value of attorneys at the mediation table
Learn how dismissals & judgments need to be used in small claims cases.

The workshop is limited to 20 participants and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. For further information, do not hesitate to contact Executive Director Dr. Jane Millar at 231.487.1771.

The registration form is available on the link below:

Flyer & Registration

Practicing Wellness

This session will be facilitated by attorney Judy Zorn, who is certified in the technique of Tapping. It will be a four-hour workshop offered in late winter/early spring of 2027. Details will be available by the end of 2026. In the meantime, to learn more about this topic, go to Michigan Bar Journal and scroll down to Practicing Wellness. Feel free to contact NCM’s Executive Director Dr. Jane Millar at 231.487.1771 with questions you may have.

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Fairness & Responsibility

On Tuesday, September 15 from noon to 2:00pm, a two-hour workshop titled “Fairness & Responsibility is being offered via zoom through the Citizen Dispute Resolution Program. If you are interested in participating in this session, contact Executive Director Dr. Jane Millar at 231.487.1771 to register for the workshop.

Mediation Considerations: Safety & Respnsibility

This SCAO approved workshop is being offered via Zoom by the Oakland Mediation Center on Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28 from 8:30am to 12:30pm each day.

Both new and seasoned Mediators will enhance their skillmsets and be better prepared for Mediations with thoughtful, careful considerations and pre-mediation planning with self-checks. In this highly interactive training the discussion will be focused on safety, accessibility, and best practices for working with Mediation participants. You’ll also learn how to better assess for appropriateness, recognize participation barriers for clients, offer accommodations based on needs, and assess whether you are a good fit for the case once the specific details are known.

If you are interested in joining this class, please click the link below to register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tsyk7f5

More information about this training:
Cost: $295.00,
CDRP Volunteer Discount: $195.00
Checks can be mailed to Oakland Mediation Center, 3254 University Dr, Suite 190, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Credit/Debit Card payments can be made over the phone, please contact our main office to make a payment (248) 338-4280.

If you have any questions, please contact Megan McCoy ate 248.338.4280, ext. 210 or you can reach Michael Robinson  at 248-338-4280 ext. 212.