Learn Transformative Mediation!
All of my trainings are interactive, fun, and pre-approved for continuing education credits. Instructor: Dan Simon, MA, J.D. is the first certified transformative mediator in Minnesota. He has trained mediators nationally for the U.S. Postal Service and for the Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation. He provides transformative mediation of all types of disputes, including family, employment, and business. He received his B.A., with Honors, from UC: Berkeley; he received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Minnesota School of Law; and he received his M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Minnesota. He has been licensed to practice law in Minnesota since 1992, but has practiced and taught only mediation since 1998. What Past Training Participants Have said: 10 out of 10, seriously. More people should be exposed to this methodology. - Todd Wadsworth, Professor and Philosopher, St. Paul, MN. Enlightening! - Renée Zirbes, Attorney, Eden Prairie, MN. Great training - everything from the daily agenda to the role plays, to the facilities and lunch were wonderful. - Leigh Campbell, Attorney, St. Charles, MN. Innovative! Interesting! - Jim Hanvik, Attorney, St. Louis Park, MN. Because of my position, you can't use my name, but you can quote me anonymously. I will recommend this training to my colleagues on the bench. I rate it a 10 out of 10. I'd describe it as enlightening, insightful, and terrific. - a Minnesota Disctrict Court Judge. Truly transformative. . . such an inspiring instructor! I learned a valuable skill and I feel as though I learned from the best. - Jeannie Zaikaner, Attorney, Saint Paul, MN I learned more about human nature in this seminar than in any course I have ever attended. - Jeffery Mintz, Attorney, Rochester, MN. Kept my rapt attention from early morning to evening five consecutive days.- Melvin Ogurak, Ogurak Family Law & Mediation, P.A., Minneapolis, MN. Very enlightening. I'm excited to use these skills in my practice. - Kathleen Flynn Peterson, Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, LLP., Minnapolis, MN. Remarkable. . . I really value the skills I learned from Dan. - A Minneapolis Family Lawyer. 10 out of 10! Thought provoking, informative and fun! A great experience! - Pat Beety, Attorney, Saint Paul, MN. Dan Simon's tailor-made mediation approach is where collaborative, mediated conflict resolution will be twenty years from now if we're lucky. . . most highly recommended!!! - John G.E. Thompson, Attorney, St. Cloud, MN. Interesting! Informative! Fun! - Lisa Porthan, Caregiver Consultant, Ely, MN. Energizing! Thought-provoking! - Eric Johnson, Attorney, Bloomington, MN. Dan's ability to teach in a transformative way is amazing. - Tamerin Horstman, M.A., Mediator/Consultant, Minneapolis, MN. I enjoyed this course as much as any CLE I've ever attended. - Kris Svingen, Attorney, Fergus Falls, MN. Dan is energetic and engaging. I found the course very informative and thought provoking. I will use Dan's techniques in my practice. - Jim Killian, Maslon, Edelman, Borman and Brand, LLP., Minneapolis, MN. Informative and unique. New way of resolving conflict. Learned new skills to apply to my practice. - Leah Loomis, Attorney, Chaska, MN. The skills I learned will affect every aspect of my family law practice. - Dana McKenzie, Saint Paul, MN, Family Law Attorney. Upcoming Events Take a look at the trainings planned for the next 3 months. Call with any questions. View upcoming events
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Transformative mediation addresses conflict at its most important level. Rather than imposing a settlement on the parties, the transformative mediator supports parties in their own efforts to regain their ability to take good care of themselves and each other. The United States Postal Service and the Transportation Security Administration have chosen transformative mediation as their preferred method for addressing employment discrimination claims. And over 90% of employees and over 90% of management officials report being satisfied with the process. I've used this approach in hundreds of family cases, as well as many business partnership, inheritance, family business, and employment disputes. 