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We are pleased to announce our first class in Phoenix, Arizona since 2005! This 40+ hour mediation training course will take place in Phoenix, Arizona from 4th January through the 16th, 2010. As we expect strong attendance, early registration is strongly suggested. (class details below) Additional classes are planned, but not yet scheduled for central England, Isle of Man and Kansas City. If you would like to pre-register and reserve your place in any of our upcoming classes, please CLICK HERE.

Why choose The Mediation Agency for your training?
The style of mediation instruction, and programmes offered by The Mediation Agency are based upon concepts taught at Harvard Law School and Pepperdine University. Our teaching model is enhanced with "real-world" techniques that provide an educational experience that is unequalled. We offer 40 and 60 hour mediation training classes, seminars, workshops, training videos and custom programs for in-house workplace clients and public classes.

About our principal instructors...
Dr. Frank Hanna, along with his partner Nancy Peterson, M.Med., have instructed students from locations all over the world. In July of 2006 Dr. Hanna instructed mediators in Scottsdale, Arizona and Nancy Peterson was able to teach with him via the internet from her office in New York using specialized, interactive technology. [see photograph below] The students, seeing and hearing Nancy, were able to ask live questions - the students enjoyed the interaction and felt it added immeasurably to their experience.

Phoenix, Arizona USA Trainer, Alona Gottfried
We are privileged to have associates worldwide whose talent and expertise is recognised as unequalled as mediation instructors. In Phoenix, Arizona our colleague and former USA teaching partner, Alona Gottfried, JD Esq. adds exponentially to our training with her skilled background both as a mediator and attorney. It is our goal to create the best team possible to provide the best learning environment for our students with instructors carefully chosen to meet the needs of each class.

Our coursework is extensive, covering many important psychologies not found in other courses
Our principle instructor, Dr. Frank Hanna describes most mediation training courses as wholly unable to prepare students for the real world of mediation.

January 2010 class details for Phoenix, Arizona

Instructors: Dr. Frank Hanna and Alona Gottfried, JD Esq.

Dates & Time: Our 40+ Hour Mediation Training Class will commence on 4th January, 2010 from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. (Weekdays; January 4th - 8th, 2010 and January 11th - 15th, 2010).
Additionally two Saturday classes January 9th & 16th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. will be also be required.

Location: 3877 N Seventh St. Suite 340, Phoenix, AZ 85014-0001

Tuition: *$1350.00 with a $150.00 discount for confirmed registrations on or before 12th December, 2009.

*Payment is not required to be made at the time of registration, but all confirmed registrants will be required to have made payment in full by class start date unless other arrangements have been agreed.

On-line payment facilities will be made available by mid December, 2009.

He explains, "Early in the 1990's I made the emotive decision to change my career path from my position as senior partner of my law practice in Belfast, Northern Ireland to mediation. Needless to say this was a somewhat brave move for me as mediation was virtually unheard of, and certainly not in active practice in Northern Ireland. I researched extensively and decided the most prestigious training, and arguably the best, would be found at Harvard University in the USA. I got my training and after a few stumbling mediations, found my Harvard training, whilst good in concept, had not prepared me for actual real-world mediations. This was the impetus behind writing my book, Conflict Resolution and Mediation in the Real World, and formed the concepts behind the coursework for our 40-60 hour classes." Review our course work syllabus by CLICKING HERE and student testimonials by CLICKING HERE.