Family and Divorce Mediation Training

4-day course (split into two-day groups) starting at $1375, led by instructor Dr. Robert Keiter. Up to 16 participants can attend each course. Group discounts are available.

Family and divorce mediation is commonly practiced outside the court system, sometimes before any legal action is filed. Courts nationwide encourage divorcing parties to reach out-of-court agreements through mediation, as it is often less adversarial, more cost-effective, and much faster than traditional attorney-based divorce.

Family and Divorce mediation training is designed for professionals who want to develop practical mediation skills geared towards private family mediation, organizational and community settings, and, where applicable, court-connected mediation programs, often helping families navigate a difficult and emotional period in their lives.

Reserve Your Seat for This Live Online Course From $1375

  • 40-Hour professional family mediation course, including national ethics standards
  • Meets the Oklahoma District Court Mediation Act for divorce and family mediators in Oklahoma
  • Foundational and practical mediation skills you can apply immediately
Register for the November 2026 4-day course today
Early bird discount available until October 12th, 2026.
Seats are limited to 16 participants.

Earn up to 40 Hours of Continuing Education (Where Applicable)

Map of the United States with Oklahoma Listed as an Officially approved state for various continuing learning credits.
  • Oklahoma Attorneys can earn 40 hours (including 2 hours of ethics) of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE).
  • Oklahoma Social Workers can earn 40 hours of CE (including 2 hours of ethics) supported by the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers.
  • Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) can earn 36 hours of CE, including 3 hours of ethics.

Please check with your state mediation officials regarding CE and ethics credits offered through this training course if you are outside Oklahoma. This program includes a 40-hour certificate in Family and Divorce Mediation Training. It provides career guidance and tips on being listed on your state’s roster (if required to practice mediation in your state).

Map of the United States with Oklahoma Listed as an Officially approved state for various continuing learning credits. OKLAHOMA State Board of Licensed Social Workers

Course Information

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 on 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 any applicable court or program requirements.

Format

Each course is conducted online via Zoom by Dr. Robert Keiter.

Schedule

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST over 4 days (split between 2 two-day groups)

Tuition

  • $1375.00 – Regular Tuition
  • $1275.00 – ($100 off) Early registrations received four weeks or more before the course start date.

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 applicable to private family mediation, organizational and community settings, and—where applicable—court-connected mediation programs.

  • Professionals interested in mediating family and divorce disputes
  • Attorneys
  • Paralegals
  • Therapists
  • Social Workers
  • Educators
  • School Counselors
  • Clergy
  • Financial planners
  • Real Estate Professionals
  • Health and human services professionals
  • Entrepreneurs

What You Will Learn

  • Understanding the dynamics of conflict
  • Impact of conflict and divorce on children and adults
  • Divorce and family mediation law
  • Writing mediation agreements and winning party approval
  • Building a mediation practice and pursuing continuous and career development

Continuing Education Credit

The Oklahoma Bar Association MCLE Committee has approved this course for attorneys licensed in Oklahoma to receive 40 hours of MCLE, including 2 hours of ethics. The Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers has also approved Licensed Social Workers to receive 40 hours of CE credit, including 2 hours of ethics. In addition, the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure has approved LPCs and LMFTs to receive 36 hours of CE, including 3 hours of ethics. This program includes a 40-hour certificate in Family and Divorce Mediation Training.

How This Training Helps Your Career

Participants often use this training to:

  • Create new career opportunities
  • Increase earning potential
  • Apply ethics to mediation situations
  • Add mediation services to your existing practice
  • Help families navigate challenging transitions and build healthier relationships.
  • Improve your resume
  • Gain needed skills for resolving daily conflict

Tuition

  • $1375.00 – Regular Tuition
  • $1275.00 – Early Registration for registrations received four weeks or more before the course start date.

Testimonials for Keiter Mediation Training

Course Topics Include

  • The Role of the Mediator
  • Finding Your Mediation Style
  • Conflict Resolution Theory and Skills
  • Mediation and the Courts
  • Communication Skills for Mediation and Beyond
  • Dealing with High Conflict Parties
  • Impact of Family Conflict and Divorce on Children and Adults
  • Divorce Mediation and Family Law
  • Helping Parties Divide Assets and Debts
  • Helping Parents Develop a Parenting Plan that works
  • Understanding the Mediation Process
  • The Power of Listening
  • Separating Interests from Positions
  • Dealing with Impasse
  • Working with self-representing parties
  • Writing the Mediation Agreement
  • Ethics and Professional Standards for Family Mediators
  • Business Basics for Starting as a Family Mediator
  • Practical Steps for Marketing Your Mediation Practice
  • Incorporating AI Into Your Mediation Practice
  • Professional Development

Next class starts November 13, 2026

Early Bird Discount Available – Register Today