Special rates for current college students and anyone over 60 years old! 
Check out the discounted specials on the dropdown on PayPal's page!

Student testimonies:

Hi Barbara, 

I want to thank you again for the excellent Elder Care training you
provided. I thought the program was extremely well organized and very worthwhile.

Your follow-up on the items has also been exceptional.

Best regards,
Walter W. (Wally) Pike
San Antonio, TX
Mediator

Hello Barbara,

I've been reflecting on the 20 hours of elder care mediation training last week.  You gave us an incredible amount of
valuable information, and I thank you.  I found day three to be most meaningful.  As I watched the Fishbowl and participated in the mediation exercise I thought how often I'd been in the same circumstances and felt right at home. 

I can do this Barbara!  I'm really excited about being an Elder Care Mediator.  Thank you for the your teaching and sharing your experiences and knowledge.

Bev Heasley
Tuscan, Arizona
Mediator

Early Bird Specials Available.

Basic 40 hours Mediation
April 25, 26, 27, 28,  2013.

Advanced Family Mediation
30 hours Course
March 15,16, 17, 2013

NEW!~ Parenting Facilitor & Coordinator Certificate
 in Houston training April 13and 14, 2013.

Next Elder Mediation Training starts
July 1 and 2, 2013. 


This is a good course for Parenting Coordinators, too.

Elder Care Mediation Training - Next class will be in Houston
Juy 1 and 2, 2013!
For more information, contact us.

Register today for all courses~

Houston Mediation Faculty & Their Credentials

Barbara Sunderland Manousso, Ph.D., M.P.H., NCG, TCG
Texas Credentialed Distinguished Mediator
Certified National and Texas Guardian
Certified Collaborative Law Mediator

George Vroulis, Ph.D.
Clinical and Neuropsychologist

Frank Fee, Ph.D.
Geripsychologist

Lori LaConta, Esq., MBA,
Attorney and Mediator

Virginia Lootens, Esq.
Elder Attorney

Keith Peterson, J.D., CPA
Financial Advisor

Toni King

 

Social Workers: 22 total hours of CEUs which includes 3 hours of ethics
This program has been approved for CEUs by the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation.
Texas Guardians:  22 hours approved CEU with 3 hours of ethics
Texas State Bar MCLE for Attorneys:  22 hours approved with 3 hours of ethics.
LPC:  22 hours with 3 hours of ethics.

Click here for more info on the advanced family mediation course!

Basic 40 hours of Mediation Training
Starting
April 25, 26, 27, 28, 2013.

Advanced Family Mediation  ~ 30 hours
March 15, 16, 17, 2013.

Elder Mediation Training starts ~
July 1 and 2, 2013
in Houston!

This elder care mediation course will help social workers, geriatric workers, psychologists, attorneys, and nursing home administrators learn how to deal with conflicts that affect the lives of seniors and their families.  This growing field has developed a strong national and international network. Be part!
                                                                                                                   
Continuing education credits available: 
Social Workers: 22 hours class participation, 3 hours of Ethics.
Texas Certified Guardianship: 22 credits, including 3 hours of Ethics.
Texas Bar MCLE approved for attorneys:  22 hours with 3 in Ethics.
LPC:  22 hours of class participation with 3 hours of Ethics.
 

Registration rate and discounts are listed in the drop down menu below.

Elder Mediation Training Registration fee $695.00 Perk discount $650.00 Early bird discount $600.00 Current college student discount $500.00   Or scroll down, browse the course outline, and then > Register below!

• National Public Radio (NPR) April 2009 show on benefits of elder care mediation. 
  Click here and listen to the interview and read a transcript.
   

• February 2009 Texas Paralegal Journal article by Dr. Barbara Manousso.
   

• Frequently asked questions on elder care mediation.
   

• Local and national elder care resources and affiliations.

The information below has been submitted to Wikipedia by this author.

Introduction to Elder and Adult Mediation Training

Manousso Mediation offers a two day, 20 hours, course on elder and adult mediation training.  This course is designed for experienced mediators and interested professionals, such as lawyers, guardians, social workers, certified public accountants, trustees, nurses, hospice workers, geriatric care managers, and nursing home administrators.  The interactive, skills-based training includes:

• defining elder mediation
  
   

• ways in which elder mediation differs from other mediation skills
  
   

• the importance of intake and ways to make it efficient
  
   

• ageism and bias
  
   

• the aging process and its possible impact on mediation
  
   

• capacity issues
  
   

• accommodating cognitive impairment or other challenges
  
   

• use of support persons
  
   

• family dynamics
  
   

• recognizing and responding to elder abuse
  
   

• ethical considerations including self-determination, necessary participants, ensuring the older person’s voice is heard, role of advocates, and mediator competence
   

• legislative updates and Texas Statutes
  
   

• legal and financial issues including guardianship, health care, end-of-life issues, and financial planning.

All participants receive training materials, as well as meals and snacks, included in application fee.

The class meets from 8 AM until 6:30 PM. Doors open at 7:45 AM.  We break for lunch at noon for thirty minutes and we provide lunch.   In the morning, we provide a continental, working breakfast.   There are two 15 breaks.   During the morning and afternoon breaks, we provide coffee, water, and snacks. Click here for the Elder course outline.  Checks may also be sent to: Manousso Mediation 21 Briar Hollow Lane, Suite 508 Houston, TX 77027 (713) 840-0828 Brochure for conference.   MCLE State Bar of Texas:  22 hours approved with 3 hours of ethics. Social Workers: 22 total hours of CEUs which includes 3 hours of ethics Texas Guardians:  22 hours approved CEU with 3 hours of ethics LPC: 22 hours with 3 hours of ethics!

Elder and Adult Mediation Training-20 hours course Elder Mediation Training Registration fee $695.00 Perk discount $650.00 Early bird discount $600.00 Current college student discount $500.00

Cancelation policy:  Courses can be canceled by Manousso Mediation, if a minimum number of attendees are not met.  Registration money will be refunded or applied to a future class.  If there are not an adequate number of students to hold the class, Manousso Mediation may use their discretion in rescheduling the course.  Manousso Mediation is not liable for any loss or damage due to a course not being held as scheduled. If a student cancels 30 days before the scheduled class, they will be refunded 50% of the paid registration fee.  If a student cancels within thirty (30) days before the scheduled class, there will be no refund of their registration fee.  In all cases though, the paid registration can be applied to any future course offered by Manousso Mediation to be used within a year from original class date.