LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Mediations is announcing the scheduling of its basic mediation training for 2013.

The training consists of 32 hours of classroom instruction over five sessions.

A certificate of completion will be awarded to the participants who complete all of the classes. Twenty-eight hours of MCLE credit is available for legal professionals.

Classes will be held at the United Methodist Church, First and Main streets, Kelseyville, on the following dates and times: All day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following Saturdays – Oct. 5, 12 and 26; and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, and Friday, Oct. 25.

The training will be led by experienced mediation trainers and will consist of a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience in role-play case studies.

Participants will receive training in communication and active listening skills; the role, value, types and history of mediation; and dealing with dispute resolution within a culturally diverse community.

The cost of the training is $250 and includes a training manual.

Lake County Mediations offers a reduced fee of $125 to anyone who has a demonstrated financial need and agrees to commit 25 volunteer hours to Lake County Mediations co-mediating and/or shadowing with experienced mediators.

Individuals seeking the reduced-fee option are required to participate in an interview prior to acceptance into the class.

More information about Lake County Mediations and the upcoming training can be found at www.lakecountymediations.org , by contacting Barbara Johnson at 707-263-6800 or emailing a message to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .