Advanced Impasse Management Strategies - Feb. 22nd and Mar. 1st 2025

Duration: 3 hours (total live practicum duration)

Location: Online via Zoom

Program Description:

Impasse!! The very sound of that word causes many mediators to tremble! How can I avoid impasse at mediation? What should I do when disputants remain deadlocked despite my best efforts to avoid it? This course will take a deep dive into impasse and barriers to settlement building. It will equip serious mediators and advocates alike with the tools and tried and proven strategies required to manage and work past impasse at every turn. Buckle up and hold on for a unique advanced skills-building journey you won't want to miss it.

Program Topics: 

Module 1: Insights into Impasse
Module 2: Emotional Interventions 
Module 3: Analytical Tools - Part 1
Module 4: Analytical Tools - Part 2 

Program Schedule: 

Monday, February 17th: Access to prerecorded self-study modules 1 and 2
Saturday, February 22nd: Live Practicum #1 via Zoom (11:00am - 12:30pm PT)
Monday, February 24th: Access to prerecorded self-study modules 3 and 4
Saturday, March 1st: Live Practicum #2 via Zoom (11:00am - 12:30pm PT)

Faculty:

Harold Coleman, Jr. 
Debra Dupree
Lou Chang

CLE Information:

The AAA has not applied for and is not offering CLE credits in any jurisdiction for this program. Registrants desiring CLE credit (or those professionals in a discipline other than the practice of law) will be able to request a certificate of attendance, which may be used for self-pursuit of CLE credit in their jurisdictions. In so doing, the AAA suggests that you confirm applications requirements for this type of course with the appropriate licensing body.