Learn Transformative Mediation!
All of my trainings are interactive, fun, and pre-approved for continuing education credits. Instructor: Dan Simon, MA, J.D. is the first certified transformative mediator in Minnesota. He has trained mediators nationally for the U.S. Postal Service and for the Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation. He provides transformative mediation of all types of disputes, including family, employment, and business. He received his B.A., with Honors, from UC: Berkeley; he received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Minnesota School of Law; and he received his M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Minnesota. He has been licensed to practice law in Minnesota since 1992, but has practiced and taught only mediation since 1998. What Past Training Participants Have said: Best CLE credits I've ever earned! Great job! Thoroughly engrossing! Effective, transcendent process - sophisticated - deep. Great alternative in intractable cases. - Joan Engstrom, Deputy General Counsel, General Mills, Minnetonka, MN. Best course I've attended in years! It has opened my eyes to conflict resolution that goes beyond just resolving the immediate issue but that instead can transform the underlying conflict, so that the change is longstanding. - A Minnesota Judicial Officer. Extremely interesting! Super instructors! Transformative - really! Not only on a purely personal level but also in the value I see in it on a legal and court level. - Christine Umhoefer, White Bear Lake, MN Transformational! Excellent! Life changing! You provide hope and vision and real tools for a better way. - Laura LaBlanc, Professional Facilitator and Consultant, Saint Paul, MN. 10 out of 10, seriously. More people should be exposed to this methodology. - Todd Wadsworth, Professor and Philosopher, St. Paul, MN. Best CLE credits I've ever earned! Great, educational, insightful, valuable. - Dianna Cusick, Director of Legal Affairs, Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Optimum setting for learning! This was a terrific course that challenged me to become a better listener. Dan is a WONDERFUL teacher who models transformative mediation techniques throughout the course. 10 out of 10. - Nancy Leba, Educator, Minneapolis, MN. A great combination of practical skills and introduction to a new way to view conflict. Very useful! - Anna Hagstrom, Attorney, St. Paul, MN. This course was a challenge, a joy, and a privilege! - Nan Thompson, Musician, Minneapolis, MN. Dan is a skilled, comfortable teacher. I was very happy with the instructor and the course. 10 out of 10. - Tom Larson, Attorney, Briggs and Morgan, Minneapolis, MN. My favorite aspect of the course was the variety of teaching methods - including simulations. The course was fun, informative, challenging and supportive. - Andrea Warda, law student, Saint Paul, MN. Fun, interesting, helpful, useful, philosophical, deep, theoretical, honest, meaningful. I looked forward to coming every day! - Molly Dworsky, University of Minnesota Family Social Sciences student. Enlightening! - Renée Zirbes, Attorney, Eden Prairie, MN. Inspiring! Useful in my job and throughout my life. - Lianne Guenther, Attorney, Apple Valley, MN. Great training - everything from the daily agenda to the role plays, to the facilities and lunch were wonderful. - Leigh Campbell, Attorney, St. Charles, MN. Enlightening. Challenging. Innovative. -Eddie Glenn, University of Minnesota Law Student. Innovative! Interesting! - Jim Hanvik, Attorney, St. Louis Park, MN. Because of my position, you can't use my name, but you can quote me anonymously. I will recommend this training to my colleagues on the bench. I rate it a 10 out of 10. I'd describe it as enlightening, insightful, and terrific. - a Minnesota Disctrict Court Judge. Truly transformative. . . such an inspiring instructor! I learned a valuable skill and I feel as though I learned from the best. - Jeannie Zaikaner, Attorney, Saint Paul, MN I learned more about human nature in this seminar than in any course I have ever attended. - Jeffery Mintz, Attorney, Rochester, MN. You are enjoyable and non-threatening as a teacher. Your candor is refreshing; I like your objectivity and flexibility. - Richard DeBeau, LMFT, Shakopee, MN. Kept my rapt attention from early morning to evening five consecutive days.- Melvin Ogurak, Ogurak Family Law & Mediation, P.A., Minneapolis, MN. Very enlightening. I'm excited to use these skills in my practice. - Kathleen Flynn Peterson, Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, LLP., Minnapolis, MN. This was fabulous! 10 out of 10! I think this model is the key to more effective communication in our culture. The interactive nature of the course was excellent. - Susan Shehata, Healer of Home, Body and Spirit, Minneapolis, MN. Remarkable. . . I really value the skills I learned from Dan. - A Minneapolis Family Lawyer. 10 out of 10! Thought provoking, informative and fun! A great experience! - Pat Beety, Attorney, Saint Paul, MN. Enlightening. I know I've grown so much with this way of thinking. - Linda Morrison, Attorney, North Saint Paul, MN. Dan Simon's tailor-made mediation approach is where collaborative, mediated conflict resolution will be twenty years from now if we're lucky. . . most highly recommended!!! - John G.E. Thompson, Attorney, St. Cloud, MN. 10 out of 10! - Tou Lee, Business Owner, Woodbury, MN. Interesting! Informative! Fun! - Lisa Porthan, Caregiver Consultant, Ely, MN. Energizing! Thought-provoking! - Eric Johnson, Attorney, Bloomington, MN. Dan's ability to teach in a transformative way is amazing. - Tamerin Horstman, M.A., Mediator/Consultant, Minneapolis, MN. I enjoyed this course as much as any CLE I've ever attended. - Kris Svingen, Attorney, Fergus Falls, MN. Dan is energetic and engaging. I found the course very informative and thought provoking. I will use Dan's techniques in my practice. - Jim Killian, Maslon, Edelman, Borman and Brand, LLP., Minneapolis, MN. Informative and unique. New way of resolving conflict. Learned new skills to apply to my practice. - Leah Loomis, Attorney, Chaska, MN. The skills I learned will affect every aspect of my family law practice. - Dana McKenzie, Saint Paul, MN, Family Law Attorney. Revolutionary, insightful, useful, impactful, inspiring, fun, comfortable and welcoming. - Katie Clower, University of Minnesota Ph.D student in Conservation Biology. This course exceeded my expecations. - Jamie Johnson, Attorney, Lommen Abdo Law Firm. Upcoming Events Take a look at the trainings planned for the next 3 months. Call with any questions. View upcoming events
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Transformative mediation addresses conflict at its most important level. Rather than imposing a settlement on the parties, the transformative mediator supports parties in their own efforts to improve their interaction as they discuss their conflict. The United States Postal Service and the Transportation Security Administration have chosen transformative mediation as their preferred method for addressing employment discrimination claims. And over 90% of employees and over 90% of management officials report being satisfied with the process. I've used this approach in hundreds of family cases, as well as many business partnership, inheritance, family business, and employment disputes. 