BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:30@tapmmediators.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240205T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240205T123000 DTSTAMP:20240130T090324Z URL:https://tapmmediators.org/events/tapm-speaker-series-presents-the-hon- douglas-c-mintz-ret-perspectives-from-the-bench/ SUMMARY:TAPM Speaker Series Presents: The Hon. Douglas C. Mintz (Ret.) - Pe rspectives From The Bench DESCRIPTION:Free to members\, $20 for non-members.\n\nAt 11amCT/12pmET: Joi n us for “Perspectives From the Bench\," an insightful and informative e vent designed to bridge the gap between mediators and the legal system. Le d by a retired judge\, this interactive event offers a unique opportunity for mediators to gain valuable knowledge about navigating the complex dyna mics between judges\, attorneys\, and mediators. By sharing personal exper iences and insights\, the former judge will shed light on what approaches and strategies are effective\, as well as those that may not yield favorab le results. Attendees will come away from this event with a deeper underst anding of the intricacies involved in working with judges and attorneys\, enabling them to enhance their mediation skills and effectively navigate t he legal landscape.\n\nThis event will be followed at 12pmCT 1pmET by our regular TAPM Member Meeting. We hope you can join us for networking and fe llowship!\n\n1 hour of general CME/CLE pending.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapmmediators.org/wp-content/uploads/202 3/12/Image-1.jpeg CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:31@tapmmediators.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240304T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240304T130000 DTSTAMP:20240214T112258Z URL:https://tapmmediators.org/events/tapm-workshop-series-presents-zena-zu meta-caucus-or-joint-session/ SUMMARY:TAPM Workshop Series Presents: Zena Zumeta - Caucus or Joint Sessio n? DESCRIPTION:Free to members\, $20 for non-members.\n\nAt 11amCT/12pmET: Joi n us for “Caucus or Joint Session?" an insightful and informative event brought to us by Zena Zumeta.\n\nWe hope you can join us for this mentorin g and learning event!\n\n2 hours CME/CLE pending. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapmmediators.org/wp-content/uploads/202 4/01/zz-2009.jpg CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32@tapmmediators.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T150000 DTSTAMP:20240403T020934Z URL:https://tapmmediators.org/events/tapm-annual-seminar-current-trends-an d-emerging-pathways-in-mediation/ SUMMARY:TAPM Annual Seminar: Current Trends and Emerging Pathways in Mediat ion DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for TAPM's Annual Seminar\, which will focus on timely issues in our field. This all-day\, virtual event will ta ke place over Zoom. We invite you to participate and learn from our expert speakers on topics such as mediation and AI\, the ethics of co-mediation\ , mediating with attorneys\, and much more.\n*\n\nCurrent Trends and Emerg ing Pathways in Mediation\n*\nFriday\, April 5\, 2024\, 8am-3pm Central Ti me (9am - 4pm Eastern Time)\n*\n5 hours CLE/CME Pending\n* * * * *\n$100 t o members\; $200 for non-members.  Students can attend for $50.00 with a registration code.  Contact Kim@bestconflictsolutions.com for the code if you don't already have one.\nLog in to your TAPM account to access the m ember rate.\nNot a TAPM member? JOIN NOW to take advantage of the TAPM r ate! $100 annual TAPM Professional membership | $50 annual Non-profit Med iator/Student membership\n******\nEvent Descriptions and Speaker Bios:\nSu san Guthrie: Revolutionizing Mediation - Ethical AI Strategies for Confli ct Resolution\n\nExplore the future of conflict resolution in this 60-minu te program delving into the integration of Generative AI in mediation. Thi s session offers a comprehensive look at how AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGP T and Google's Bard are transforming communication and resolution processe s\, while emphasizing the ethical considerations and challenges such as im plicit biases in this evolving landscape. This program equips you with the knowledge to harness AI technologies effectively and responsibly\, ensuri ng a balanced approach between innovative solutions and ethical practices in conflict management.\n\nSusan Guthrie's Bio: Nationally recognized as o ne of the Top Family Law Attorneys and Mediators in the United States\, Su san Guthrie has been at the forefront of divorce practice for more than 30 years. After more than 20 years as a name partner in a leading law firm i n Connecticut followed by establishing her own boutique Family Law and Med iation practice in 2012\, Susan has in the past two years transitioned int o one of the leading family\, collaborative and mediation trainers in the world and regularly works with and consults with divorce professionals and attorneys in growing and marketing their practice for a happier and healt hier life.\n\nIn 2020 Susan partnered with mediation legend\, Forrest “W oody” Mosten\, to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy to provide cutting e dge gold-standard trainings for attorneys\, mediators and other profession als. The Academy has grown in two years from one 40-Hour training program to a comprehensive curriculum of basic\, advanced and specialized training s and consulting groups for a vast family of dedicated professionals.\n\nS usan is also an internationally well-regarded expert in online mediation a nd has been training colleagues and other professionals in the practical a nd ethical considerations of conducting their mediations online with her i nnovative programs and webinars for more than two years. To date\, more th an 24\,000 dispute resolution professionals have benefited from her progra m and she has trained mediators in countries all around the world includin g programs for the American Bar Association (ABA)\, the Alternative Disput e Resolution Institute of Canada (ADRIC)\, and the National Association of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) among others.\n\nSusan was recently awarded the prestigious L. Randolph Lowry Award from the Southern California Medi ation Association for 2020 which is presented to a member of the dispute r esolution community who has honored and inspired us through their passion and dedication to education in the field of dispute resolution. In additi on\, Susan was named to the Executive Committee of the newly formed Online Mediation Training Task Force\, created to make recommendations regarding standards and practices in the field.\n\nSusan regularly presents program s and workshops at family law and divorce industry conferences around the world and has contributed to more than 100 programs in just the past two y ears. Her recent and upcoming keynote engagements include the 2021 Associa tion of Professional Family Mediators (APFM) Annual Conference\, the 2022 National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) Advanced Mediation Train ing Retreat\, the 2022 New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators (N JAPM) Annual Conference and the 2023 Center for International Legal Studie s (CILS) Annual Retreat in Salzburg\, Austria.\n\nSusan has been featured in and on media outlets such as CNBC\, Market Watch\, Forbes\, Eye on Chic ago\, WGN\, KROQ\, the ABA’s Just Resolutions Magazine\, New York Lawyer Magazine\, Thrive Global\, The Independent\, Medium\, Authority Magazine and She Knows among others. Susan is the creator and host of the award-win ning The Divorce &\; Beyond Podcast with Susan Guthrie\, Esq. which is ranked as one of the top 1.5% of podcasts overall in the world. Her new po dcast\, directed at dispute resolution and legal entrepreneurs is called T he Make Money Mediating Podcast and debuted in the iTunes Top New Business Podcasts Category. 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This issue is receiving more (well-des erved) attention\, so this workshop will examine the research and outcomes of pre-mediation separate meetings\, and examine the do's and don'ts to m ake them efficient and effective. Included is a video of pre-mediation mee tings in a divorce mediation simulation.\n\nZena Zumeta's Bio: Internatio nally known as both a mediator and trainer of mediators\, Zena is presiden t of the Mediation Training &\; Consultation Institute\, Zena Zumeta Me diation Services\, and The Collaborative Workplace in Ann Arbor\, Michigan .\n\nShe received her Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law Sch ool. Ms. Zumeta is a former board member and president of the Academy of F amily Mediators (now merged into the Association for Conflict Resolution)\ , past president of the Michigan Council for Family and Divorce Mediation\ , and past Regional Vice President of the Society of Professionals in Disp ute Resolution. She is a past member of the Editorial Board of the America n Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Magazine.\n\nMs. Zumeta has exten sive experience as a trainer\, mediator\, facilitator and consultant. She has been providing mediation services since 1981. She is an approved civil and family mediator in Michigan\, and an approved mediation trainer for M ichigan and many other states. She has taught at Hamline University School of Law\, and is an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University School of L aw’s Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution\, University of Detroit Mer cy Law School and Thomas M. Cooley School of Law.\n\nMs. Zumeta is the rec ipient of the Family Mediation Council-Michigan Lifetime Achievement in Me diation Award\; the National Education Association/Saturn Corporation Awar d for Union-Management Collaboration\; the John Haynes Distinguished Media tor Award from the Association for Conflict Resolution\; and the Kumba Awa rd from the National Conference on Minorities in ADR.  See her LinkedIn a nd website.\n\nLaurel Stevenson:  When and Why Co-Mediation Matters-Ethi cal and Practical Considerations\n\nGiven the differing roles of lawyers a nd non-lawyers\, either as neutrals or as advocates\, Laurel’s presentat ion will provide practical tips for co-mediation\, including ethical consi derations in the context of the Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators a nd other standards and guidelines.\n\nLaurel Stevenson 's Bio:  Laurel is the Director of the Mediation and Assessment Program (MAP) for the United States District Court\, Western District of Missouri\, a position she has held since August of 2020. In addition to overseeing the program\, includ ing a pilot program for prisoner pro se cases\, she serves as a mediator a nd facilitator in a variety of cases. She has mediated more than 300 cases via Zoom\, and hundreds more in-person. Laurel has utilized attorney and non-attorney co-mediators and co-facilitators in numerous pre-litigation a nd post-litigation matters.\n\nDuring law school\, Laurel was a member of the Journal of Dispute Resolution and published an article on using ADR in hospital staff privilege disputes. She was a guest lecturer for a graduat e course in health care risk management and a research assistant to Profes sor Phil Peters on the Nancy Cruzan case which went to the United States S upreme Court.\n\nPrior to becoming the MAP Director\, Laurel was a litigat or for more than two decades and served as a mediator and arbitrator her l ast twelve years of private practice. She tried more than eighty jury tria ls to verdict\, including wrongful death cases\, commercial disputes\, pro fessional liability\, employment\, and products liability cases. She serve d as appellate counsel in numerous cases and argued before all intermediat e appellate courts in Missouri and the Missouri Supreme Court.\n\nLaurel i s admitted to practice in Arkansas\, Iowa\, Missouri\, and Wisconsin\, all state and federal courts in Missouri\, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals\, and the United States Supreme Court.\n\nIn 2023\, Laurel served as a Fell ow with the ABA’s Section of Dispute Resolution. She is currently the Co -Chair of the ABA’s Court ADR Committee. She has written extensively on several legal issues\, including ADR. She has taught more than thirty CLE ’s\, including courses on diminished capacity\, conflict resolution for medical and legal professionals\, insurance\, and ethics.\n\nOutside of wo rk\, Laurel is a published author of children’s books under her pen name Alysen Bayles\, a name honoring her late grandfather. Her books to date i nclude Winston\, Silly Sam from Galapagos Land\, and Cambridge and Clyde. She is working on more children’s books\, including one on conflict reso lution\, in addition to novels and a poetry book.\n\nLaurel is in her four th year on the Board of Directors for Nova Center of the Ozarks\, an organ ization providing residential and non-residential services to individuals with developmental disabilities\, including individuals on the spectrum.  See her LinkedIn and her books.\n\nDavid Larson: Developments in ODR\n\n As technology advances\, so does online dispute resolution (ODR). Professo r David Allen Larson will discuss recent developments regarding ODR\, incl uding his experience working with the New York State Unified Court System to develop a small claims ODR platform. He will identify what ODR designer s and developers can do to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilit ies. Finally\, because he was the ABA House of Delegates representative wh o recently successfully moved the adoption of Resolution 500 urging the in creased use of early dispute resolution (EDR)\, he will discuss that Resol ution and explain how ODR can support the goal of Resolution 500.\n\nDavid Larson's Bio: David is a Professor of Law at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law\, Senior Fellow at the Dispute Resolution Institute\, and a member of the Health Law Institute. He is Past Chair of the American Bar Associat ion (ABA) Section of Dispute Resolution and is a Section Representative to the ABA House of Delegates. His research interests include ensuring digit al accessibility for persons with disabilities\, and he is the System Desi gner who helped create an online dispute resolution (ODR) platform for the New York State Unified Court System. David is the John H. Faricy Jr. Chai r for Empirical Studies\, and a Lifetime Fellow of the American Bar Founda tion. He has seventy legal publications and has made more than 240 profess ional presentations in sixteen different countries.\n\nDavid worked at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Office of General Counsel\, Appel late Division in Washington\, D.C. and\, on behalf of that Office\, partic ipated in drafting the Regulations and Interpretive Guidance for the Ameri cans with Disabilities Act. He was founder and Editor-in-Chief of the "Jou rnal of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Employment" (CCH Inc.)\, an arbi trator for the Omaha Tribe and other disputes\, and a Hearing Examiner for the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission. David has been a tenured profe ssor at four different universities and colleges and practiced with a liti gation law firm. See his selected articles\, his profile\, and his Link edIn.\n\nMarilyn McKnight: Competency-based Credentialing for Professional Mediators\n\nMs. McKnight\, President of The Professional Mediation Board of Standards will discuss the evolution of competency-based credentialing of professional mediators\, which has its roots in the development of the Academy of Family Mediators in the 19980s. Ms. McKnight will share with y ou the rationale and the progress in arriving at the test design for the P MBS competency-based credentialing for professional mediators that is soon to be launched. She will discuss the difference between competency-based credentialing and certification as a standard for credentialing and compar e it to academic designations and why this is so important for our profess ion as mediators.\n\nMarilyn S. McKnight Bio: Marilyn is co-owner of Erick son Mediation Institute and has more than 40 years of diverse mediation ex perience. Marilyn is recognized as a pioneer and leading authority in the field of mediation. She is a 1987 recipient of the Bush Leadership Fellows hip for the study of mediation and psychology. Since 1980\, she has establ ished a full-time family and civil mediation practice and training institu te that has trained over three thousand people in the techniques of cooper ative negotiation and mediation skills.\n\nMarilyn and her partner\, Steph en Erickson are credited with beginning many new applications of the media tion process in the state of Minnesota including divorce mediation in 1977 and one of the first sexual harassment cases in Minnesota in 1982. She c onducted the first farm finance mediation in 1985 and pioneered the use of neutral lay panels and neutral experts as methods of settling complex cas es in the mid-1980s. In the late 1980s\, she concentrated on the certific ation of professional mediators and was also involved in mediating the Ont ario-Minnesota “Walleye Wars.” Marilyn has served as a mediator in lar ge multi-party employment and congregational disputes involving as many as 60 people at the table.\n\nMarilyn first presented nationally on family m ediation in the early 1980s and continues to present and has trained on th e topic of mediation all over the United States\, Canada\, England\, the N etherlands and Singapore. She has taught mediation\, conflict resolution and ADR at the University of Idaho College of Law\, the University of Minn esota School of Social Work\, and numerous programs for therapists\, court personnel\, judges\, lawyers and other professionals. She has taught at Augsburg University in the Master of Arts and Leadership program since 201 0 and served as adjunct professor for 18 years at William Mitchell College of Law.\n\nAn editor and author\, Marilyn has co-authored\, six books and numerous articles and training manuals on mediation\, including Family Me diation Casebook\, Theory and Process\, in 1988 and “Civil ADR Training in Mediation and Conflict Resolution Skills” published by Erickson Media tion Institute in 1994. In 1999 they wrote Mediating Divorce: A Step-By-S tep Manual\, and Mediating Divorce: A Client Workbook\, Jossey Bass Publis hers. The book\, A Practitioner’s Guide to Mediation\, was published by Wiley &\; Sons\, in October 2001. Their most recent book\, co-authored with Donald Saposnek and Stephen Erickson\, is THE CHILD SUPPORT SOLUTION : Unhooking Custody from Support. It was published in 2019\, by CSS Press .\n\nProfessional memberships include the Minnesota Bar Association’s Al ternative Dispute Resolution Section and the Academy of Professional Famil y Mediators (APFM). She was awarded the Distinguished Mediator Award in 1 996 by the Academy of Family Mediators and in 2007 was awarded a Certifica te of Service from the MN State Bar Association in recognition of her dist inguished service as a valued contributor for the development and growth o f Alternative Dispute Resolution in Minnesota. She holds a B.A. from Augsb urg College in Minneapolis and earned an M.A. in Human Development and Med iation from the University of St. Mary’s in Minneapolis.\n\nBeginning in 1989\, Marilyn served on numerous committees and task forces to credentia l family mediation as a separate\, distinct profession. In 1991 she repre sented the Academy of Family Mediators on the Test Design Project of the N ational Institute of Dispute Resolution\, investigating competency-based c redentialing of family mediators. Since then\, Marilyn worked within the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) with the hope of developing comp etency-based credentialing of professional mediators as president in 2008.  When ACR floundered financially she and a group of family mediators deci ded to leave ACR and founded the Academy of Professional Mediators in 2012 to recognize the profession of family mediation and pursue competency-bas ed credentialing for family mediators. In 2014 she and a small group of c olleagues founded the Professional Mediation Board of Standards for the pu rpose of developing competency-based credentialing of mediators. See her L inkedIn and her Mediate.com articles. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapmmediators.org/wp-content/uploads/202 4/01/Current-Trends-and-Emerging-Pathways-in-Mediation.jpg CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33@tapmmediators.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T120000 DTSTAMP:20240413T080534Z URL:https://tapmmediators.org/events/tapm-speaker-series-presents-stephani e-blondell-reteaching-interest-identification/ SUMMARY:TAPM Speaker Series Presents: Stephanie Blondell - "Reteaching Inte rest Identification" DESCRIPTION:Free to members\, $20 for non-members.\n\nAt 11amCT/12pmET: Int erest Identification is often taught in a cursory fashion without a roadma p for how to practice or implement the skill. We will explore a taxonomy f or interest identification that is appropriate for the litigated case and beyond\, with a special focus on the table skills to make impactful mediat or interventions. Participants will leave with strategic ways in which to implement a basic skill that speaks to the sophistication of plaintiffs an d defendants alike. \n\nThis event will be followed at 12pmCT/1pmET by our regular TAPM Member Meeting. We hope you can join us for networking and f ellowship!\n\n1 hour of CME/CLE pending.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapmmediators.org/wp-content/uploads/202 4/04/steph-2.jpeg CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34@tapmmediators.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T120000 DTSTAMP:20240524T000642Z URL:https://tapmmediators.org/events/tapm-speaker-series-presents-cheryl-e pps-beyond-the-courtroom-integrating-peer-mediation-to-resolve-conflicts-a nd-rebuild-lives/ SUMMARY:TAPM Speaker Series Presents: Cheryl Epps - "Beyond the Courtroom: Integrating Peer Mediation to Resolve Conflicts and Rebuild Lives" DESCRIPTION:Free to members\, $20 for non-members.\n\nAt 11amCT/12pmET: Pee r mediation programs can potentially enhance the efficiency and effectiven ess of the juvenile court system. Peer mediators can offer a unique approa ch to conflict resolution\, addressing the underlying issues most prevalen t with juvenile offenders\, and providing a safe [enough] platform that su pports relating through shared experiences. Integrating a peer mediation p rocess can serve to reduce recidivism rates\, improve self-worth\, foster accountability\, and help mitigate the adversarial dynamic of the juvenile court system.\n\nThis event will be followed at 12pmCT/1pmET by our regul ar TAPM Member Meeting. We hope you can join us for networking and fellows hip!\n\n1 hour of CME/CLE pending.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapmmediators.org/wp-content/uploads/202 4/05/cheryl-epps-pic-5.jpg CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36@tapmmediators.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T120000 DTSTAMP:20240826T105106Z URL:https://tapmmediators.org/events/tapm-speaker-series-presents-kimberly -best-emotional-intelligence-in-mediation/ SUMMARY:TAPM Speaker Series Presents: Kimberly Best - Emotional Intelligenc e in Mediation DESCRIPTION:Free to members\, $20 for non-members.\n\nAt 11amCT/12pmET: “Until we develop emotional self-awareness\, we will project our own unr ecognized emotions onto others.” Bowling and Hoffman (2003)\n\nIn this h our-long interactive presentation\, we will discuss emotional intelligence and its crucial role in effective mediation. We will explore the five c omponents of emotional intelligence and their impact on the mediation proc ess. By understanding the importance of these elements\, mediators gain valuable tools to navigate the diverse range of emotions and behaviors th ey encounter during mediation sessions – especially their own.\n\nWe wil l examine how emotional intelligence facilitates trust-building\, fosters collaboration\, and improves communication among parties. By elevating th eir emotional intelligence\, mediators gain the ability to effectively man age conflicts\, build trust\, anticipate potential obstacles\, and guide t he parties towards resolutions that are mutually beneficial.\n\nFor awaren ess and discussion\, participants will be provided an assessment tool to m easure their emotional intelligence prior to the presentation.\n\nThis eve nt will be followed at 12pmCT/1pmET by our regular TAPM Member Meeting. We hope you can join us for networking and fellowship!\n\n1 hour of CME/CLE pending.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapmmediators.org/wp-content/uploads/202 4/08/Kim-Best-take-2-pic-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35@tapmmediators.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241007T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241007T120000 DTSTAMP:20241003T194606Z URL:https://tapmmediators.org/events/tapm-speaker-series-presents-inely-ce sna-mediation-and-psychology-dynamics-insights-from-enneagrams/ SUMMARY:TAPM Speaker Series Presents: Inely Cesna - Mediation and Psycholog y Dynamics: Insights from the Enneagram DESCRIPTION:Free to members\, $20 for non-members.\n\nAt 11amCT/12pmET: In every conflict\, participants bring a complex array of fears\, insecuritie s\, claims\, goals\, and interests to the table. A mediator who can discer n and navigate these psychological dynamics significantly enhances their e ffectiveness throughout the mediation process\, thereby increasing the lik elihood of a successful resolution.\n\nThis presentation introduces the En neagram Model of Human Psychology\, focusing on its nine distinct human ps ychological dynamics in conflict situations. We will explore how these pat terns influence the attitudes\, emotions\, goals\, and interests of both t he mediator and the parties involved.\n\nBy leveraging the wisdom of the E nneagram\, mediators can:\n\nGain deeper self-awareness\nCultivate genuine neutrality\nRecognize and mitigate personal biases\nTailor their approach to each party's psychological profile\nHumanize the mediation process\nWe will examine how this understanding can empower mediators to guide partie s more effectively towards mutually satisfactory outcomes. This approach n ot only enhances the mediator's toolkit but also fosters a more empathetic and insightful mediation environment.\n\nThis event will be followed at 1 2pmCT/1pmET by our regular TAPM Member Meeting. We hope you can join us fo r networking and fellowship!\n\nThis event has been approved for 1 hour of general CME/CLE.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapmmediators.org/wp-content/uploads/202 4/08/Screenshot-2024-07-22-at-4.37.30 PM-2.png CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37@tapmmediators.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241104T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241104T120000 DTSTAMP:20241031T211344Z URL:https://tapmmediators.org/events/tapm-speaker-series-presents-dan-bers tein-avoiding-labels-and-enhancing-access-to-justice-rethinking-approaches -to-trauma-and-mental-health/ SUMMARY:TAPM Speaker Series Presents: Dan Berstein - Avoiding Labels and En hancing Access to Justice: Rethinking Approaches to Trauma and Mental Heal th DESCRIPTION:Free to members\, $20 for non-members.\n\nAt 11amCT/12pmET: Dan will discuss how individuals impacted by trauma and/or mental health chal lenges or disorders are often labeled as “toxic\,” “difficult”\, o r “high conflict”\, and how using such labels may result in implicit o r even explicit discrimination. In addition to discussing how discriminat ion and bias manifests itself\, Dan will provide resources and tools to fo ster access to justice\, equality\, and fairness in the court process\, wh ether in litigation or court-annexed ADR.\n\nThis event will be followed a t 12pmCT/1pmET by our regular TAPM Member Meeting. We hope you can join us for networking and fellowship!\n\nThis event has been approved for 1 hour of General/Ethics/Family CME and 1 hour of Dual CLE.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapmmediators.org/wp-content/uploads/202 4/09/dan-berstein-pic.jpg CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:38@tapmmediators.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T120000 DTSTAMP:20241114T234740Z URL:https://tapmmediators.org/events/tapm-speaker-series-presents-clare-fo wler-saving-time-the-trauma-informed-mediation-experience/ SUMMARY:TAPM Speaker Series Presents: Clare Fowler\, Saving TIME: The Traum a-Informed Mediation Experience DESCRIPTION:Free to members\, $20 for non-members.\n\nAt 11amCT/12pmET: As mediators\, it is imperative to understand how trauma has affected our cli ents - and ourselves. Trauma presents in various ways at the mediation tab le. Let's look together at the signs of trauma and the behavioral changes in our clients. Being a trauma-informed mediator means that we make change s at the beginning of our process to help our clients stay engaged through difficult conversations. There are also changes that we can make ourselve s to ensure that we can continue to move through hard conversations in the midst of our own trauma.  We will finish by discussing specific ways tha t we can help our clients feel safe enough to continue to move through the conflict\, even with trauma present.\n\nThis event will be followed at 12 pmCT/1pmET by our regular TAPM Member Meeting. We hope you can join us for networking and fellowship!\n\nThis event has been approved for 1 hour of General/Family CLE and 1 hour of General CLE.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapmmediators.org/wp-content/uploads/202 4/09/claire-fowler.jpg CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:39@tapmmediators.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250203T120000 DTSTAMP:20250130T041820Z URL:https://tapmmediators.org/events/tapm-speaker-series-presents-stephen- shields-five-potential-barriers-to-settlement-for-a-mediation/ SUMMARY:TAPM Speaker Series Presents: Stephen Shields\, Five Potential Barr iers to Settlement for a Mediation DESCRIPTION:Free to members\, $20 for non-members.\n\nAt 11amCT/12pmET: Jo in us for an engaging discussion with Stephen Shields on overcoming some o f the most common challenges mediators face. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the various barriers that can arise during mediations an d the tools to effectively manage them. The seminar will provide practical strategies for mediators to enhance their ability to guide clients throug h complex negotiations. By addressing structural\, strategic\, emotional\, cognitive\, and cultural barriers\, mediators can help parties navigate t he uncertainties inherent in settlement discussions and move towards mutua lly beneficial outcomes.\n\nThis event will be followed at 12pmCT/1pmET by our regular TAPM Member Meeting. We hope you can join us for networking a nd fellowship!\n\nCME/CLE pending. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapmmediators.org/wp-content/uploads/202 5/01/SteveShields.png CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40@tapmmediators.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T150000 DTSTAMP:20250402T210717Z URL:https://tapmmediators.org/events/tapm-annual-seminar-pillars-of-peacem aking-exploring-key-professions-in-dispute-resolution/ SUMMARY:TAPM Annual Seminar: Pillars of Peacemaking: Exploring Key Professi ons in Dispute Resolution DESCRIPTION:Join us for Pillars of Peacemaking\, a full-day online seminar that dives deep into the essential roles of mediators\, arbitrators\, ombu dsmen\, facilitators\, and conflict coaches. This engaging event will expl ore the unique responsibilities\, ethical considerations\, and contributio ns of each role in resolving conflicts across various contexts. We’ll al so highlight the growing importance of community mediation and access to j ustice\, emphasizing how these approaches promote equity and strengthen co mmunities. Designed for both experienced professionals and those looking t o broaden their conflict resolution expertise\, this seminar will provide practical insights to help you expand your toolkit\, effectively market yo ur services\, and collaborate successfully with other practitioners. Wheth er you are a mediator seeking to diversify your offerings or a conflict re solution professional eager to connect with others in the field\, this sem inar offers something for everyone.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapmmediators.org/wp-content/uploads/202 5/01/column-pic.jpg CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42@tapmmediators.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T130000 DTSTAMP:20250818T182733Z URL:https://tapmmediators.org/events/tapm-speaker-series-putting-people-be fore-the-problem/ SUMMARY:TAPM Speaker Series: Putting People Before the Problem DESCRIPTION:Free to members\, $20 for non-members. 1 hour of General CLE an d 1 hour of General CME. \n\nThis engaging TAPM Speaker Series is led by speakers Christina McGhee and Kelly Myers from the Co-Parenting Specialist ® Training Program! Learn skills that help you shift from solving to supp orting – and why it matters more than ever.\n\nThis session explores how our own assumptions\, judgments\, and blind spots can quietly undermine t hat connection—and what to do instead. You’ll learn how stress impairs decision-making\, why traditional methods often fall short\, and how powe rful questions and validation can help you shift from focusing on the prob lem to engaging with the person. Walk away with practical tools and insigh ts you can use right away—and a new lens for getting better at what you do. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapmmediators.org/wp-content/uploads/202 5/07/3.png CATEGORIES:Event,Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:45@tapmmediators.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T120000 DTSTAMP:20251023T182520Z URL:https://tapmmediators.org/events/tapm-speaker-series-resilience-in-the -room-self-care-and-awareness-for-mediators/ SUMMARY:TAPM Speaker Series: Resilience in the Room: Self-Care and Awarenes s for Mediators DESCRIPTION:Free to members\, $20 for non-members. 1 hour of General CLE an d 1 hour of General CME pending. \n\nMediators hold space for others durin g moments of conflict\, often absorbing the intensity of human struggle wh ile guiding toward resolution. Yet\, sustaining that role requires more th an technical skill. It requires practices of self-care and self-awareness that enable clarity and resilience under pressure. In this session\, Dr Ut e Liersch will share psychologically grounded strategies for restoring bal ance after demanding mediations. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapmmediators.org/wp-content/uploads/202 5/10/Ute-Liersch-headshot.jpg CATEGORIES:Event,Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:47@tapmmediators.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T120000 DTSTAMP:20260131T211532Z URL:https://tapmmediators.org/events/tapm-speaker-series-identifying-ada-a ccommodations/ SUMMARY:TAPM Speaker Series: Identifying ADA Accommodations: Understanding the Law and the Intent Behind It DESCRIPTION:Free to members\, $20 for non-members. Pending 1 hour of Genera l CLE and 1 hour of General CME. \n\nIn this one-hour session\, Identifyin g ADA Accommodations: Understanding the Law and the Intent Behind It\, Rac hel Shaw will demystify the ADA interactive process and offer mediators a practical framework for helping parties move toward durable\, good-faith s olutions. Drawing from her nationally recognized Disability Interactive Pr ocess Hallway® model.... ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapmmediators.org/wp-content/uploads/202 6/01/Rachel-Shaw.jpg CATEGORIES:Event,Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48@tapmmediators.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T190920Z URL:https://tapmmediators.org/events/tapm-annual-conference-deepening-your -mediators-toolkit/ SUMMARY:TAPM Annual Conference: Deepening Your Mediator's Toolkit DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open! Our annual spring conference returns on April 10 with a full day dedicated to strengthening and expanding the e veryday practices mediators rely on. This year’s theme\, Deepening Your Mediator’s Toolkit\, explores the complexities of today’s mediation wo rk. This all-day event will take place over Zoom. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapmmediators.org/wp-content/uploads/202 6/01/mediators-toolkit-tapm-large-scaled.png CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:50@tapmmediators.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T220747Z URL:https://tapmmediators.org/events/tapm-speaker-series-the-fear-behind-t he-table-fear-intelligence-for-mediators/ SUMMARY:TAPM Speaker Series: The Fear Behind the Table: Fear Intelligence f or Mediators ​ DESCRIPTION:Free to members\, $20 for non-members. Pending 1 hour of Genera l CLE and 1 hour of General CME. \n\nEvery mediator knows the moment. Two parties\, dug in\, emotions running hot\, and the deal slipping away. What you may not have considered is that fear is driving that room\, and if yo u haven't dealt with your own\, you're working at a disadvantage. 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