What Social Justice Mediation Institute participants have said about the training...
“This was the best professional development experience of my career.” Top level higher education administrator
“This was an amazing, informative experience that has definitely changed my practice. I feel much more comfortable now incorporating your model to help with that. Keep up this incredibly important work!” “Incredible, transformative experience!”
“You provide the very best training I’ve ever attended-and I’ve been in the field over 20 years!”
“I will apply this immediately in the work I do in my program.” “I waited for months to get in and it was worth the whole wait!”
“Wonderful! Very thoroughly thought-out. I appreciated the balance between theory and practice.”
"I work for a foundation and I use the skills from your training often. I'm a huge advocate for your mediation training, and think everyone (especially those in philanthropy and police+community relations) should participate!"
“I am trained as a 'qualified neutral' - a form of mediation that complies with some state's requirements to practice - so I've been involved in a range of mediation trainings. Besides the superb content, the trainers bring a wealth and depth of personal integrity, which they skillfully telegraph to students in ways that make it irresistible to emulate. I am so grateful this training exists." Educator, Writer, Mediator
“I am using my skills learned from the two of you at every mediation. I can't say enough about how it changed my perspective as a mediator. Keep doing what you're doing." Attorney/Judge/Mediator
“The training was transformational, mediation will be forever changed for me.”
“What I learned at the Institute has completely shifted the framework through which I view nearly everything. I don't mean to sound melodramatic, but it was a transformational week for me." University Administrator
"The SJMI training has been instrumental in providing us a framework for bringing the concealed and unheard perspectives of our diverse student communities to the surface. Surfacing and listening to those stories and perspectives is the best way for us to truly understand how we can work with our diverse communities to make our services more inclusive." Career Education Administrator
“We have so enjoyed practicing Mediation over the past year from our training with you, it has been a gift.”
“Thank you for leading a training that was not only a learning experience on a method we can use but also transformational to myself and how I show up in the work and in my community! You are a great team but also you brought your individuality to let us see how we personally can do the work.”
“Roleplay practices were great! I learned a ton by actually working through issues – transitioning from theory to practice. I became more confident in my mediation skills.”
“Extremely excellent. True highlights. Exceptionally skillful. Heartwarming.”
“Awesome job!! Made me feel comfortable at all times and welcomed.”
“This training transformed the way I view and handle conflict.”
"Since taking your course I have used the skills taught in your course on a regular basis in both my work and personal life...I truly believe that the skills a gained from social justice mediation have helped shape me into the person I am today, so I thank you both endlessly!"
“Your deep familiarity with the content and process made it possible for you to ‘teach without notes’ without sacrificing content.”
“The trainers were all very appreciated. Rare mix. Stellar. To be straightforward and at the same time it’s 'not about you' is so generous and skillful. You do a fabulous job of bringing your transparent selves and your skill-sets in balance and in a nuanced way."
“Absolutely fantastic!” “Such a supportive learning environment!”
“I just wanted to thank you for an amazing week of training, I learned so much and can't wait to use all of it in my life and in my career! It was way more than I could have even hoped for, so thank you so much!" Undergraduate Student, Senior
“The packet that I received during your mediation training is among the reading material that I packed with me. It outlines the mediation process while using the social justice lens. I have told people about the training and how useful it has been.One thing I always tell people is how the training draws in such an interesting crowd, it's great!" Peace Corps Volunteer