Education & Training
Learn practical skills to guide families through conflict with confidence and compassion.
40-Hour Divorce Mediation Training
Learn divorce mediation in a practical, hands-on program taught by veteran mediator and trainer Shawn Weber, JD., CLS-F*. Across eight interactive Zoom sessions, you will learn the art and craft of guiding couples through conflict toward resolution.
You will learn to manage real-world conflict with calm, clarity, and compassion while building a professional practice grounded in skill, ethics, and peace.
March 11 – 14 and
March 18 – 21, 2026
8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. PT
Live on Zoom
Two 15-minute breaks each day
40 total hours of instruction
Certificate of completion provided.
Space is limited to keep sessions interactive.
California MCLE and Mental Health CEU approval pending.
This Divorce Mediation Training Is Ideal For…
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- Attorneys
- Financial professionals
- Mental health professionals
- Those seeking to meet mediation training requirements for Collaborative Practice groups
- Anyone adding or refining a divorce mediation practice
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What You Will Learn
This program covers the full scope of divorce mediation practice, blending core foundations with advanced tools and applied ethics. Topics include:
Foundations of Mediation Practice
Screening & Preparation
Exploration & Fact Gathering
Communication & Facilitation Skills
Managing Emotions & High Conflict Cases
Caucus & Breakout Strategy
Negotation & Problem Solving
Cultural Competence & Bias Awareness
Financial & Parenting Issues
Drafting Durable Agreements
Technology in Mediation
The Sevin Dolphin Core Competencies
Daily Mock Mediations
What You Will Experience
An interactive, immersive multi-media and fun training event rooted in practical application through role playing, Q&A, lecture, and discussion. You will learn and be able to immediately apply a unique mediation structure, and the tools and techniques that go with it. Weber Dispute Resolution provides the participants with a full color handbook, that includes court forms, sample fee agreements, checklists, mediator specific ethical standards, and significant references relevant books and organizations that you can use right away. You will make a connection with the other trainees and gain a new community for support and networking.
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Additional Divorce Mediation
Training Course Information.
Satisfies Collaborative Group Requirements
This training satisfies the requirement in the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Practitioners for “[a]t least one thirty hour training in client centered, facilitative conflict resolution, of the kind typically taught in mediation training (interest-based, narrative or transformative mediation programs).” (See IACP Minium Standards for Collaborative Practitioners at Sections 2.3, 3.4 and 4.5 [adopted 2004 and revised 2014].)
The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals sets standards for training, trainers and practitioners. IACP does not certify or endorse specific trainings. This training program meets the standards of IACP. These standards can be found at www.collaborativepractice.com.
FAQs
Is this live or recorded?
This is a live training only. There will be no recording.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. You will receive a certificate for 40 hours upon completion.
Can I miss a day?
Attendance at all sessions is strongly encouraged for continuity and skill practice.
Do I need to be a lawyer?
No. The course is designed for attorneys, financial professionals, and mental health professionals.
Schedule Overview
Eight live sessions on Zoom, five hours each including breaks.
March 10–13 and March 17–20, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Week One
- Session 1 (Mar 18): Foundations of Divorce Mediation
- Session 2 (Mar 19): Core Competencies & the First Session
- Session 3 (Mar 20): Exploration & Information Gathering
- Session 4 (Mar 21): Negotiation & Decision‑Making
Week Two
- Session 5 (Mar 25): Advanced Tools & Complex Dynamics
- Session 6 (Mar 26): Evaluation, Power Imbalances & Ethics
- Session 7 (Mar 27): Special Issues & Cultural Competence
- Session 8 (Mar 28): Closure, Drafting & Professional Practice
Each session builds on the last, combining live instruction, demonstrations, and guided mock mediations to deepen your skills and confidence.
Educational Goals
To give you practical experience for addressing any style and degree of conflict related to divorce and family law using unique and proven mediation tools and techniques. This is achieved by conducting a basic divorce mediation from start to finish applying Weber Dispute Resoltion’s innovative 5-Stage Mediation Process. You will learn how to diffuse and cool high conflict situations in mere moments.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the 4 stages of the Mediation process and the purpose of each stage
- Name 3 specific effective listening techniques and their purposes
- Identify 4 reasons to hold a breakout session during a mediation
- Demonstrate proficiency in mediating divorce related conflict including parenting and financial issues.
- Name 3 techniques for working with high conflict people
- Distinguish your role as mediator from the role of lawyer, therapist, financial professional or other
Our Trainers
Shawn Weber, JD, CLS-F*
Shawn Weber is one of California’s leading voices in the field of divorce mediation and Collaborative Practice. With more than 25 years of experience, Shawn is recognized as a thought leader and trainer who has shaped how family law professionals approach conflict. Known for his distinctive “dolphin” approach—a philosophy grounded in empathy, creativity, and peacemaking—he teaches mediators how to bring compassion and clarity to even the most difficult cases.
A recognized expert in Consensual Dispute Resolution, Shawn combines his expertise with a dynamic, engaging teaching style that merges theory with real-world practice. Shawn has trained and mentored mediators from across the United States. His teaching style blends deep legal knowledge with human insight and humor, making complex ideas accessible and practical. Students describe his trainings as transformative, blending professional skill with personal growth.
Shawn is the founder and lead mediator at Weber Dispute Resolution. He currently serves as President of Collaborative Practice San Diego, a local organization promoting consensual dispute resolution in San Diego County, California. Shawn is a former President and board member of Collaborative Practice California, a statewide organization supporting consensual dispute resolution throughout the State of California. A father of five, Shawn brings deep empathy and firsthand understanding of family dynamics to his work, offering clients a calm and insightful guide through one of life’s most challenging transitions.
Robin Duboe Seigle, JD
Robin Duboe Seigle is a civil mediator, mediation consultant, and coach for individuals contemplating or beginning the divorce process. She worked for the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) from July 1989 through July 2014 as a Public Relations Coordinator, Mediation Trainer, Court Program Coordinator, and Director of NCRC’s Divorce Mediation Group. Prior to working for NCRC, Robin became a volunteer mediator in 1984, a mediation trainer in 1985, and a large group facilitator in 1987. She has been a member of the California Bar since 1977 and is currently inactive. Robin earned her J.D. degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles and her B.A. in Psychology from UCLA.
Robin learned early in her law career that mediation was a preferred approach for resolving disputes. Litigation focuses on a win‑lose outcome, while mediation allows parties to gain something through a negotiated process. It is cost‑effective, efficient, and, in divorce cases, beneficial for families. A co-founder of Family Resolution Institute, Robin trained alongside Shawn Weber for many years, bringing warmth, skill, and a deep belief in the power of mediated resolution.