The Center for Social Gerontology and PeaceTalks presents the Seventh Annual Adult Guardianship/Family Caregiver Mediation Training on June 1-3, 2003, in Ann Arbor, MI.
Exciting Area of Family Mediation
Adult Guardianship/Family Caregiver Mediation
Mediators, courts, attorneys, and those working with older or disabled persons increasingly recognize mediation as a valuable alternative to guardianship litigation. It provides an opportunity to address underlying issues that trigger guardianship petitions and explore options and alternatives. It allows an older or disabled person to be an active part of the decision-making process and maintain maximum autonomy. If undertaken prior to filing a petition, results can be even more beneficial. This seventh annual training provides a unique opportunity to gain vital information and skills needed to handle these important and challenging cases.
About The Center for Social Gerontology (TCSG)
TCSG is a national leader in policy research and advocacy on issues of law & aging, with a particular focus on guardianship. Recognizing the need for a new approach to meaningfully address the complex issues underlying many guardianship cases, TCSG began to explore the potential of mediation, and since the late 1980s, has pioneered its use with courts, mediators and the aging network. Efforts have recently expanded to family caregiver mediation.
About PeaceTalks Mediation Services
PeaceTalks provides mediation and facilitation services and training in mediation, conflict management and consensus decision-making in Southeast Michigan. Co-Owned by Susan Hartman and Claire Tinkerhess, PeaceTalks provides services to families, workplace groups, schools, religious organizations, and community groups.
About the Trainers
Susan Hartman,J.D., Co-Owner, PeaceTalks. Ms. Hartman previously worked with TCSG on its groundbreaking guardianship mediation initiative and authored TCSGÕs Adult Guardianship Mediation Manual. She is a nationally recognized expert in the area.
Zena Zumeta,J.D., Principal, Mediation & Training Consultation Institute and Collaborative Workplace. Former President, Academy of Family Mediators; former SPIDR board member, and nationally known family mediation trainer.
Penelope Hommel,M.Sc., TCSG Co-Director and pioneer in conceptualization, development, and evaluation of guardianship/caregiver mediation.
Susan Butterwick,J.D. Directing Attorney of TCSG's 3-state caregiver mediation project and Project Director for TCSG's study, Evaluating Mediation as a Means of Resolving Adult Guardianship Cases.
Who should attend?
- You should attend this training if you are --
- a trained/experienced mediator and would like to be in the forefront of this exciting area of family mediation.
- an administrator of a mediation center or court that wants to establish adult guardianship/family caregiver mediation services.
Course Content
- Mediation Preparation and Process
-- Referral, Intake & Screening
-- Ability of Parties to Mediate
-- Role of Attorneys & Other Advocates
-- Generating Options
-- Identifying Common Issues
-- Mediation Skills & Techniques
-- Family Dynamics- Ethical Issues
-- Protection of the Respondent
-- Confidentiality- Establishing a Program
-- Building a Network of Support
-- Relationship to Court
-- Establishing & Maintaining Referral Mechanisms- Guardianship Law & Practice
-- The Court Process
-- Alternatives to Mediation- Working with Older Persons & Others Likely to be Subject to Guardianship
- Extensive Mediation Role Play
Logistics
- When:
Sunday June 1 through Tuesday June 3, 2003. The program will run from 9-6 on Sunday, 8:30-5:30 on Monday, and 8:30-12:30 on Tuesday.
- Where:
The training will be held at the Holiday Inn North Campus, 3600 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor. Conference Room Rate is $85+ tax for single or double occupancy. To assure this rate, you must reserve by May 11, 2003. Call (734) 769-9800 and be sure to mention PeaceTalks.
- Transportation:
Ann Arbor is served by Detroit Metro Airport. Information about airport and local transportation will be sent with registration materials.
- Registration/Costs:
Deadline for Registration is May 1, 2003. For registrations received by May 1, the fee is $400. Continental breakfast and snacks are included. For Registrations received after May 1, the fee is $450; these will be accepted on a space-available basis.
- Materials:
Each registrant will receive TCSG's Adult Guardianship Mediation Manual. This manual can be ordered separately by those unable to attend.
- Cancellation Policy:
TCSG and PeaceTalks: In the event of insufficient registrations, TCSG and PeaceTalks reserve the right to cancel up to 30 days prior to the training. In such a case, paid registrants will receive a full refund.
Registrants: If a registrant cancels before May 11, 2003, a refund will be issued minus a $50 administrative fee. After May 11, a refund cannot be issued, although you may send a substitute attendee.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Penny Hommel, TCSG Co-Director
Phone: (734) 665-1126 Email: phommel@tcsg.org
Website: www.tcsg.org Or Susan Hartman, Peacetalks Co-Owner
(734) 623-8255 Email: shartman_pt@hotmail.com
Below is a registration form for the Mediation Training.
Please feel free to print this form, fill it out, and mail it to the address below.
Due May 1, 2003
Check one:
- Trained Mediator
- Non-Mediator
Name: _____________________________________________________________
Title: _____________________________________________________________
Organization: _______________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _____________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________
Fax: _________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________
Please provide (or attach) a brief description of your background and experience in mediation/aging/guardianship.
If you have any special accommodation or dietary needs, please list below.
- $400 fee enclosed (rec'd by 5/1/03 deadline)
- $450 fee enclosed (rec'd after 5/1/03 deadline)
Please mail form and payment (payable to PeaceTalks) to:
PeaceTalks
840 Starwick
Ann Arbor, MI 48105