Basic Mediation Training/The Mediation and Training Collaborative

This highly interactive, 30-hour Basic Mediation Training meets March 9, 17, 23, and 31 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day.

It's helpful for anyone who wishes to increase his or her ability to help others resolve conflict, whether through formal mediation or in other professional settings.

The fee is $625 fee ($595 for early registration postmarked by February 6), which includes a 74-page manual, coached practice sessions, parking, refreshments, and social work CECs or attorney CLEs.

For more information or registration, contact Susan Hackney at mediation@communityaction.us or 413-475-1505. www.mediationandtraining.org