3 - An Introduction to Insight Mediation Theory and Practice

This is an elective one-credit course for graduate students interested in the theory, processes and skills involved in Insight mediation, a learning-centered approach to mediation that sees patterns of interaction as cornerstones of conflict and conflict resolution. The course will focus on the interactive nature of conflict and communication largely within interpersonal and small group conflict.  Students will learn key skills and strategies that help parties in conflict gain insight into the values being threatened through the patterns of interactions that are part of the conflict. These new insights are what de-link the inevitability of the threat experience, resulting in parties experiencing shifts in attitude that can lead to positive change and conflict resolution.