Certified Facilitative Mediators Association

The Power and Influence of Mediation - IMA 2024 Annual Conference
2024-09-26 - 2024-09-27
Registration is now open!

Please join us in a virtual format to hear our accomplished presenters.
Approved for 11.5 MCLE, including 2.5 ethics (ISB #24-3785) and 13.5 IMA CEUs.

Second Fridays - Mediator Community
2024-10-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 UTC and 10 more dates | None
The 2nd Fridays Mediator Community is a recurring meeting that earn CEUs approved by Certified Facilitative Mediators Association (CFMA).
– Promoting Mediation Throughout Montana –
– Mediators Supporting One Another –
– Networking Done Right –

Conflict Coaching - Training for Mediators
2024-10-15 09:00 - 11:00 UTC
Are you a mediator looking to expand your skillset and make an impact in the conflict resolution field?

Training Series – 16 hours over eight weeks (online)
Through interactive virtual learning, practical exercises and live role play you’ll gain the expertise to:

Master communication, emotional intelligence, and coaching techniques that drive lasting behavior change.
Empower clients with the skills they need to navigate disputes independently.
Leverage your mediation expertise to expand your services in the conflict resolution space.

Whether you’re looking to grow your practice or enhance your impact, this course will give you the confidence and competence to guide clients through any conflict situation.
— Click HERE to register —
Space is limited. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your practice to the next level!
Training is live and online every Tuesday for 8 weeks beginning Tuesday, October 15.
Attend from anywhere and join a community of like-minded mediators ready to transform their practice through conflict coaching.

Nikki Schaubel, MS, CM
Nikki is a trainer, communication coach and certified mediator based in Billings MT. Her work is guided by a desire to help others communicate authentically and approach conflict with courage. She has a Bachelors Degree in Organizational Communication and a Masters Degree in Public Relations.

Conflict Coaching Series (In Progress)
2024-10-15 09:00 - 2024-12-03 11:00 UTC
Why Conflict Coaching?
Conflict coaching is the perfect complement to mediation. While mediation focuses on resolving disputes between parties, conflict coaching empowers individuals to develop the skills and strategies they need to manage conflicts on their own.
You’ll learn how to:

Guide clients through the process of identifying issues and creating resolutions.
Teach effective communication techniques and conflict management strategies.
Add coaching skills to your mediation experience to provide transformative 1:1 experiences that extend far beyond the conflict at hand.

Conflict Coaching Series – Virtual/Interactive Weekly for 8 Sessions
Tuesdays at 9 – 11 am MST from October 15, 2024 to December 3, 2024.
Presenter: Nikki Schaubel, Trainer – Communication Coach – Certified Mediator

20-Hour Advanced Mediation Course (Virtual)
2024-12-04 15:00 - 2024-12-07 20:00 UTC
COST $550
DATES:
December 4-6 (W/Th/F 3:00-8:00p.m.)
December 7 (S 8:00a.m-1:00p.m)
INFORMATION:
Class led by Carol Barkes, CPM (Idaho Mediation Association)
208~477~8973 or email Carol at carol@carolbarkes.com
TOPICS
Review of Basic Mediation ⬥ Research and Conflict ⬥ Delivering a Proper Opening Statement ⬥ Maintaining Fairness and Neutrality ⬥
Confronting Biases ⬥ Overcoming Resistance to Mediation ⬥ Working and Mediating with Attorneys ⬥ Moving Parties from a Past to a
Future Focus ⬥ Working with Emotional Parties ⬥ Mediating Virtually, by Phone, and Online ⬥ Culture and its Relation to Conflict ⬥ Negotiation Skills
PAYMENT
Payment is accepted through cash or check (mail or drop off at 6126 W State Street Ste 303, Boise ID, 83706) or Venmo to Carol-Barkes
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Anyone who wants to broaden their knowledge of conflict management techniques as well as mediators who want to broaden their skill set and grow their confidence in mediations.
INSTRUCTOR – CAROL BARKES
Fox TV has called Carol “one of the TOP Neuroscience and Conflict Resolution experts in the country.” She is a neuroscience-based conflict resolution professional, mediator, peak performance specialist and best-selling author with a wide variety of experience.

Across State Lines @2nd Fridays
2025-02-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | None
Join us on Zoom! A quarterly segment of the 2nd Fridays Mediator Networking includes friends, students, and professional practitioners of mediation regionally, including Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and Washington attendees. MORE states are welcome!
Request Reminders to 2nd Fridays by emailing: info@billingsmediationcenter.org

DV Course for Mediators and Parenting Coordinators
2025-03-05 15:00 - 2025-03-08 20:00 UTC
Neuro Mediation Group Presents 20 Hour Course Mediating Cases with Domestic Violence
Via Zoom, 4-session series, Beginning March 5-March 8
Cost: $550
Important: The course begins on March 5th, so it is important to register as soon as possible.
This course is tailored for individuals who mediate cases potentially involving domestic violence, those wishing to deepen their understanding and ability to relate to those affected by domestic violence, and professionals seeking to fulfill the training requirements to become parenting coordinators.
Contact Neuro Mediation Group for more details and to register:
Carol Barkes: 208-477-8973 or Carol@CarolBarkes.com

NW Dispute Resolution Conference 2025
2025-03-27 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Registration: is now open for the 27th Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference, which will be held on March 27 and 28, 2025 at the University of Washington School of Law. Early Bird rates apply through February 14.
Social Media: You can follow the conference, led by the WSBA DR Section, on social media – LinkedIn, Facebook and Bluesky.
Sponsorships: Sponsorships support speakers’ travel expenses through honoraria, defray conference costs and help us keep registration affordable to advance our broad participation and equity goals. For more information and to become a conference sponsor, please email Info@NWDRConference.org and put “SPONSORSHIP” in the subject line.

$360/full conference, Thursday and Friday, March 27 & 28, all sessions
$245/Thursday ONLY, March 27
$235/Friday ONLY, March 28

So you want to be a Mediator?
2025-05-01 08:00 - 2025-05-25 17:00 UTC
Our mediating neighbor Elizabeth Franz of Mediatorz is offering a series of events titled “So you want to be a Mediator?”
This offer is a free 1 hour session every Tues and Thursday for the month of May to talk to people considering becoming a mediator.
Check out all the opportunities on her calendar: https://mediatorzpractice.com/training-calendar/
Elizabeth M. Franz — a professional mediator, professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, designer of the Humanz Universal Mediation Model (HUMM) and founder of three interconnected collectives that are transforming the way people learn, practice, and apply conflict resolution.

2nd Annual Conference - CFMA (Billings)
2025-05-13 12:00 - 2025-05-14 13:00 (America/Denver) | Art House Billings Montana, 109 N 30th St., Billings, MT, 59101, United States
A mediator is encouraged to join with other mediators and members of related professions to promote professional development. CFMA helps mediators connect as a community through learning opportunities and networking events.
REGISTER TODAY! – CFMA’s second annual conference
May 13-14, 2025
Billings MT
Join us for exciting education and networking opportunities!
*FREE Parking! We have been granted free parking access at the St. Patrick’s Co-Cathedral for your convenience.
The address is 215 N 31st St, Billings, MT 59101 and a 4 minute walk to the Art House.

Training - Spring 2026 Fundamentals of Mediation
2026-01-19 00:00 - 2026-03-29 00:00 UTC
REGISTER NOW !
​​2026 Annual Spring Fundamentals Training
Accessible & Affordable Hybrid Training – Annual Kickoff Martin Luther King Jr Day (2026)
​Billings Mediation Center hosts its 8th Annual 40-hour mediation hybrid training with additional 10 hours of virtual and interactive role-plays via Zoom. This on-demand training with Dr. Fowler of Mediate University is offered over the course of eight (8) weeks, consisting of an average of 5 hours of instruction per week. This hosting provides all the buddy-system you need to apply the training and excel.
Limited Number of Scholarships are Available
Check out our Skills Lab: Skills Lab @Conflict Resilience

2026 NWDR Conference
2026-03-26 08:00 - 2026-03-27 17:00 UTC
Bridging Divides: The Art and Science of Modern Dispute Resolution
Have you considered a visit to the Pacific Northwest? This could be your opportunity!
