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Appointed 2012 as an Associate Member,
University of Texas Health Consortium on Aging

MEDIATION TRAINING ALERT!
When you sign up for a mediation training, make sure that the lecturers and course coordinator are distinguished credentialed mediators and qualified educators with real experience, like Dr. Manousso. 

Manousso Mediation is a credentialed,
interactive quality classroom course,
taught by experienced mediators.
Don't accept any training program with less credentials or anonymous trainers. 

Online training is not accepted by most panels.

For the best in ADR training, check out
Manousso's resume!

Have you read our student testimonials?!
Valerie wrote: "Thank you so much Barbara for your instruction and your example! You are truly a mentor and I am thankful I was able to learn under your instruction!"
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Valerie Mediates; Craven Mediation; Joiner Mediation; Dove Mediation

Texas Association of Mediators
Texas Distinguished Credentialed Mediator
Association of Conflict Resolution
Texas Mediators Training Roundtable
World Symposium of Elder Mediators

U.S. News & World Report’s list of 30 “Best Careers of 2010"

Mediators have great job opportunities for this decade! Jobs in Texas and around the country Look over these newly posted mediation jobs and their great salaries!  Take our basic mediation course, then apply!  Jobs posted daily. Job Search   job title, keywords, company, location jobs by When job searching, use terms:  mediator, ombudsman, arbitrator. As one of the 30 best careers by most research, mediators and the field of mediation should have strong growth over the next decade....  Read one article! New mediation jobs listed.  Check out the government ADR jobs, too!

Manousso Mediation's training meets, .... and exceeds, basic mediation standards
for all over the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Central and South Americas.
Exceeds standards of the Texas Association of Mediators, Texas Mediators Trainers Roundtable,
and Texas Credentialing Association.

 
Are you ready to mediate today?

Call today for more information at 713.840.0828.
Read testimonials of recent students.

For the third year in a row, the career of mediator has made
U.S. News & World Report’s list of 30 “Best Careers of 2009.”
Read more.....

Click here for a career opportunities in alternative dispute resolution.
New -> Spanish speaking volunteer mediator needed in Galveston.

  Our courses and services include:
   Basic Mediation Course is 40 hours of Texas Certification Mediation Training
          The next class in Houston will start June 27, 28, 29, 30, 2012!~        

• The Basic (40 hours) Mediation Course, an intensive training complies with both Texas Civil Practice & Remedy Code Ann. and the Texas Mediation Training Roundtable's requirements for mediation training.  This course is designed to satisfy the 40 classroom hours of training required to mediate court-referred disputes as indicated in the Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Act § 154.052, Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code Ann.  Learn how to become a mediator.   
   

• Our 40 hours of basic mediation training and certificate standards meet national requirements for other states.  You don't have to practice in Texas to benefit from our courses.  It is international!
   

• 42 MCLE and 4 in ethics and CEU available for Lawyers, CPA, LPC, and Social Workers!

• This program has been approved for CEUs by the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation for SW.

Advanced Course: Family and Divorce Mediation - 30 hours - Certification Training

• Family and Divorce Mediation Training is an advanced course for mediation training in Divorce & Child Custody, as required to mediate court-referred disputes as indicated in the Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Act § 154.052, Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code Ann.  The certification course is 30 hours of training in family law, family dynamics, child development, family violence, practice considerations, theory, replete with skill building exercises and role-plays.  Prerequisite:  Basic (40 hours) Mediation   
  30 MCLE and 3 in ethics.  CEU available!  Training will be July 16, 17, 18, 2012 in Houston.
   

• NEW!  Parenting Coordinator and Facilitation Certificate Training July 19th, 2012  
   

• This program has been approved for CEUs by the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation. 

Elder Care and Adult Mediation Training click here.

• Elder Care Mediation is twenty hours of training in standards of care and communication that will benefit social workers, hospice workers, nursing home administrators, certified public accountants, guardians, lawyers, and mediators who seek to expand their careers and reinforce their resumes. 
  Elder Care Affiliations. MCLE and CEU available!  Next class July 27 and 28, 2012, in Houston. 
  This program has been approved for CEUs by the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation.
  National Public Radio (NPR) does show on benefits of elder care mediation. 
  Click here and listen to the interview and read a transcript.  - April 14, 2009   Yes, old but good interview!
   

• Family and divorce mediations, as well as commercial mediations, are held in the evening and weekends, as well as during normal business hours conflict coaching and mediations.
   

• Conflict Resolution Coaching is a program available to corporations, non-profit organizations, and individuals dealing with the need to have better communication skills. Individual and department wide conflict resolution diagnostic profiles are available for personal or organizational review.
   

• Reasonable Rates:  Visa, American Express, and Master Cards accepted through PayPal.
  Although our rates are accessible, the instruction in priceless.  Rates are listed here.
   

• Mediation sessions in Houston, Texas, held in Uptown/Galleria or at your location.
   

• Languages available for conducting mediations are Greek, French, Ethiopian, Spanish, Arabic, German, Chinese, and Vietnamese.

  

  Handicap Accessible
  Class Room and Bathrooms

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713.840.0828 phone

Mail checks to Manousso Mediation,
21 Briar Hollow Lane, Suite 508, Houston, TX 77027

 
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Register for training here!

Next Basic Mediation
40 hours Certificate
June 27, 28, 29, 30, 2012.
in Houston, TX
Most Continuing Education Units
(CEU) available!
MCLE: 42 and 4 in ethics.

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Arbitration training
Manousso Mediation will offer ~ Arbitration training on
September 26, 2012 
7.5 MCLE-CEU and 1 in ethics

Advance Mediation will be
July 16, 17, 18, 2012, in Houston.
30 MCLE-CEU and 3 in ethics.

Parenting Coordinator and Facilitator Certificate Training: 
July 19, 2012

Elder Mediation Training
July 27 and 28, 2012 
Brochure for elder
mediation class.
 

For prices and registration! Classes include snacks, coffee, tea, and all materials and notebooks.

      
  Check out the early bird, perk, and student specials in drop down button!

Have you taken more than two courses with us?  
Ask about our "special" rate for
the third course.     
  
Challenged by the economy, but want to become a mediator.  Ask about our payment and referral plans. We help you make the classes more affordable:
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and student specials.     

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