Family and Divorce Mediation Training

Who this course is for

Family and divorce mediation is commonly practiced outside the court system, sometimes before any legal action is filed. Some mediators work directly with self-referring families who want to resolve parenting, financial, and family transition issues privately, efficiently, and without litigation.

This training is designed for professionals who want to develop practical mediation skills that can be applied in private family mediation, organizational and community settings, and—where applicable—court-connected mediation programs.

Course Description

Courts in Oklahoma and nationwide encourage divorcing parties to reach out-of-court agreements through mediation. In addition, family and divorce mediators can take advantage of the growing public awareness of mediation as a non-adversarial, effective and less pricey alternative to divorce litigation.

Family and Divorce Mediation Training meets the training requirements of the Oklahoma District Court Mediation Act for family and divorce mediators in Oklahoma.

Mediation training, however, is broadly applicable beyond court-connected programs. Participants commonly use the skills taught in this course in private, voluntary family mediation, and other non-court contexts. Requirements for court rosters vary by state and program.

Many families seek mediation before filing for divorce or custody in court. In these situations, parties voluntarily choose a mediator and work collaboratively to reach agreements on parenting, finances, and family restructuring. This course prepares participants to work effectively with both self-representing and represented parties in private family mediation settings, with a strong emphasis on ethics, neutrality, and child-focused decision-making.

In this course – the financial, legal, psychological, and procedural dynamics of divorce mediation are explored and experienced through structured role play.

There are no specific educational or vocational prerequisites for taking this course. Mediation training focuses on developing facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills rather than professional licensure.

In Oklahoma, this course satisfies the training requirement for court approval as a family and divorce mediator. Participants from other states should review applicable court or program requirements where relevant.

Family and Divorce Mediation Training allows participants to:

Continuous Education Credit

This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association MCLE Committee for attorneys licensed in Oklahoma to receive 40 hours MCLE including 2 hours ethics. Approval has also been granted by the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers for Licensed Social Workers to receive 40 hours CE credit including 2 hours of ethics. In addition, approval has been granted by the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure for LPC’s and LMFT’s to receive 36 hours CE including 3 hours ethics. This program includes a 40-hour certificate in Family and Divorce Mediation Training.

Agenda

Family and Divorce Mediation Training is being offered through online-video format using Zoom. This four-day course meets on two consecutive weekends, Friday and Saturday from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Central Standard Time.

There is a $100.00 early registration discount for registrations received at least 30 days before start of course. Classes are limited to 16 participants. Sign up today to reserve your place!

2026 Course Dates Open for Registration

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Who Should Attend

This training is appropriate for professionals and community members who work with families or want to develop mediation skills applicable across a wide range of settings.

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