Most mediators feel that helping people end conflicts is special work, and, they're sustained by rewards beyond money, praise, or fame. But with no obvious career path and no prescribed courses to take or degrees to earn, how does one become a mediator? Whatever your background-whether in law, social work, teaching, psychology, business, homemaking, or parenting-you can become a mediator and find a satisfying career says Peter Lovenheim. Becoming a Mediator shows you how, offering a practical, nuts-and-bolts guide to breaking into the field and a no-nonsense approach to the reality of current professional opportunities. Drawing from the experiences of actual mediators, as well as from his own many years of work as an attorney and mediator, Lovenheim not only provides a vital resource but also conveys the sense of mission mediators feel for this emerging new profession.
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"...why wasn't this book written earlier?" (Mediation Resolution International, 4/02)
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"Peter Lovenheim has written a comprehensive book that should be read by any individual who is serious about seeking a full-time or part-time career as a mediator. His research, insights, and knowledge of the field allow him to offer very practical and useful feedback to the reader who is trying to decide their career options." — Arnold T. Shienvold, Ph.D., president, the Association for Conflict Resolution
"A unique guide for anyone considering entering the mediation field. The good news is that mediation is great work and there is plenty of conflict to go around. More challenging is choosing your own specific path of development and understanding what it will take to be effective in different types of mediation practice. Peter's book is exceptional in comprehensively and realistically describing career options in the field of mediation." — James C. Melamed, CEO and cofounder, Mediate.com
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Peter Lovenheim is a graduate of Cornell Law School, a professional mediator and author of Nolo's How to Meditate Your Dispute and Mediate Don't Litigate. He has served as legal counsel and director of program development for the Center for Dispute Settlement in Rochester, NY and was the founding president of Empire Mediation and Arbitration, a private dispute resolution company.
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With this book, Lovenheim makes a far reaching contribution to all aspiring mediators and to the field itself. In one of the most realistic portrayals I have ever read, the book clearly illustrates with precision, the expectations a person should have when making the decision to choose mediation as a career. Lovenheim does not make the assumption that the reader is a knowledgeable person in the field in any way. He begins at the beginning, explaining what Mediation is all about.Following that introduction, the book proceeds to explain what general types of personality traits contribute to success as a mediator. Mr. Lovenheim also wisely points out, that some formal training in mediation is extremely highly advised. And he explains why this training is essential and what one gains through taking the time and expense of gaining that education. The book goes even further than just discussing the practice and profession of a Mediator. Astutely, Lovenheim realizes that not all people are in the position to become mediators, particularly for financial reasons, if not for other reasons. However, even those who are not able to be mediators, may wish to be involved in the mediation or dispute resolution field. Lovenheim guides such individuals with particularly illustrative detail, toward ways that one can do so, and yet not take the risk of becoming a full time mediator. With excellent references listed in his appendices, Lovenheim gives a lot to the reader. Any person considering becoming a mediator would be extremely well advised to take the time to read Peter Lovenheim's book.
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Since Peter Lovenheim's previous book on mediation, How to Mediate your Dispute, was my bible as I went through my divorce, I knew exactly who to turn to when my daughter began to consider a career as a mediator. She was unsure of what career path to take and she also didn't know if she was well suited for the job. Somehow, this book is able to address both topics from a very practical standpoint. But in addition to being very easy to read and easy to apply, it is also very thought provoking. Not only does Lovenheim offer the kind of great advice and guidance he is known for-- the traditional "how to"-- he blends it seamlessly with very insightful comments on society and how mediators can help empower individuals to solve issues without unnecessary controversy and confrontation. I don't know of any other book that contains such a complete perspective.
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This review is from: Becoming a Mediator: An Insider's Guide to Exploring Careers in Mediation (Hardcover)
A very clear, concise, no-nonsense book about the current status of the mediation profession, as well as a breakdown of required skills, and realistic expectations of a career move into this area.
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- Conflict Resolution: The Missing Element in the Northern Ireland Peace Process (Island Pamphlets) by Michael Hall on page 199
- Justice without Law? (Galaxy Books) by Jerold S. Auerbach in Back Matter
- Knowledge Management by American Productivity & Quality Center on page 58
- Santa Barbara County by Automobile Club of Southern California on page 132
- New Hampshire (Portrait of America) by Kathleen Thompson on page 199
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