OUR NEXT TRAINING:

Spring 2024 - more details will be announced.



​​Why mediation training?

  • Continuing education credit for paralegals, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, public & mental health professionals, etc.
  • Public & community service opportunities
  • Personal & professional development, acquire or improve your conflict resolution skills


Why CALM mediation training?

  • Meets requirements of CA Business & Professions Code for DRPA funded programs including mock mediations
  • Designed and taught by Linda Hughs, Esq., experience mediator with degrees in law, communication and behavioral science/negotiation & conflict management
  • Member of Greater Antelope Valley Chamber of Commerce
  • Member of Southern California Mediation Association


More CALM mediation training attributes that set us apart:

  • Focus on participant autonomy and self-reliance—less reliance on government and the courts. Parties are empowered to create their own agreements.
  • Greater attention to the benefits of privacy and confidentiality
  • Increased awareness of interest-based bargaining versus positional statements. Leverage negotiation strategies.
  • Emphasis on everyday multi-situational communication skills such as customer service, organizational/management uses, and personal/family applications
  • Exploration of physiological effects of conflict and conflict resolution and the positive benefits of parties creating their own agreements.

Those who commit to the 80-hour program may receive the training with no tuition cost. Those who wish to earn only the 40-hour certificate without further obligation will pay tuition of $195.  All those enrolled will pay a $35 materials fee prior to the first session, unless waived for hardship. Refunds or credits may be requested up to the first session less 10% administrative fee.  After the first session, no refunds are permitted. 


For more information please complete the form below. Then, proceed to DONATE link to pay for course. Optional: A resume with photo is highly desirable to be emailed to info@calmnetwork.org.  info@calmnetwork.org.  


CALM Mediation Trainings


The 40-hour training to 'certify' mediators per the Dispute Resolution Programs Act of the California Business and Professions Code is scheduled throughout the year.
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To apply, if individuals are able to make a serious commitment to completing the training and those who are able to pledge another 40 hours (total 80) to interning/volunteering, they can apply by going to the contact page.