Basic Family Law and Divorce Mediation Training

EXPECTED OUTCOME-

Participants will have good understanding of the processes for conflict management through mediation for application in the workplace.

MODULE 1 – CONFLICT

Understanding conflict

Multiple levels of conflict

Nature of Conflict

Causes/Sources of disputes and Conflicts

MODULE 2- ATTRIBUTES OF AN EFFECTIVE MEDIATOR

Attributes

Skills needed to mediate

Techniques to instil trust

5 Habits of highly effective conflict resolvers

Active Listening Skills

Communication techniques

Cultural Aspects Influencing Conflict Resolution

Attributes of an effective conflict mediator

MODULE 3 – CONFLICT MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES

Prevention

Techniques to manage conflict:

Conflict Analysis

Tools for Conflict Analysis

Develop a conflict map

Power

Levels of Intervention

Cooperative problem solving

Negotiation

Mediation

Facilitation

Arbitration

MODULE 4 – STRATEGIES TO MANAGE CONFLICT / CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Methods of Conflict Resolution

Approaches to Conflict Resolution Strategies

MODULE 5 – NEGOTIATIONS

General Principles

Negotiation Strategies

The Principles of Interest-Based Bargaining

Stakeholders in Negotiations

Communication in negotiations

Behaviour and Tactics in Negotiation

Negotiation Outcomes

Formalise and evaluate the agreement

MODULE 6-MEDIATION PROCESS

Purposes of mediation

Mediation Principles and benefits

Stages of mediation

FAMILY LAW MODULES (INCLUDES ROLE PLAYS IN EACH SESSION):

MODULE 7  – THE EFFECT OF CONFLICT ON CHILDREN

MODULE 8  -MEDIATION AND THE CHILDREN’S ACT 38 OF 2005

MODULE 9   – PARENTING PLANS

MODULE 10  – THE DIVORCE PROCESS IN SOUTH AFRICA

MODULE 11  – MARITAL REGIMES

MODULE 12   – MAINTENANCE