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Mediate 2025 Conference - Circles of Connection

Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · 9d

Conference time again! Don't miss the early bird rates for our annual conference - Mediate 2025, Circles of Connection, which will take place in Edinburgh on 3rd December. For more details and to book, just click below!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mediate-20...

Mediate 2025

Peer Mediation Training For Trainers - November 2025

Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · 10d

Interested in teaching young people about mediation? Why not come along to our Peer Mediation Training for Trainers? Click below for more details.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peer-media...

Training for adults to learn how to develop a peer mediation scheme with the young people (aged 10 - 18) that they work with .

Strengthening Mediation Practice Through the SOLER Communication Model

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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 16d

Looking to advance your mediation skills? We're offering a 5-day course over 4 weeks starting Monday 20 October! Accredited by @scotmediation.bsky.social, it enhances personal & professional development. Email [email protected] or visit www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/blog/our-new...

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An orange background with text in white reading: 'Join us for the Mediator and Mediation Skills Training course – accredited by Scottish Mediation. Starts Monday 20 October.'

An orange background with text in white reading: 'Blended learning: 1 half-day online + 3 in-person training days + 1 in-person assessment day.'

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Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · 11d

We're delighted to announce our forthcoming webinar - Strengthening Mediation Practice Through the SOLER Communication Model, where you can find out more about the SOLER model in mediation. 🤩🙌
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strengthen...

This interactive webinar equips mediators with practical, evidence-based skills to enhance presence and build trust in the mediation room.

Events from 25th September – 3rd December

Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · 24d

Why not have a gander at our forthcoming events and see if there's anything that might be of interest! 🤩🙌
www.scottishmediation.org.uk/events/

www.scottishmediation.org.uk

Strengthening Mediation Practice Through the SOLER Communication Model

Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · Sep 3

We're delighted to announce our forthcoming webinar - Strengthening Mediation Practice Through the SOLER Communication Model, where you can find out more about the SOLER model in mediation. 🤩🙌
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strengthen...

This interactive webinar equips mediators with practical, evidence-based skills to enhance presence and build trust in the mediation room.

Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · Aug 27

SAVE THE DATE for our annual conference - Mediate 2025! Taking place at Greyfriars Charteris on the Pleasance in Edinburgh, 3rd December 2025, we hope to see you there! 🤩🙌

Peer Mediation Training For Trainers - September 2025

Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · Aug 26

Interested in teaching young people about mediation? Why not come along to our Peer Mediation Training for Trainers? Click below for more details. 🤩🙌
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peer-media...

Training for adults to learn how to develop a peer mediation scheme with the young people (aged 10 - 18) that they work with .

Practice Standards and New Registrations - September 2025

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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · Aug 13

Welcome back, Scotland's schools this week!
We'll be work with colleagues to support teachers and learners to build a culture of peace & nonviolence
@eisunion.bsky.social
@scotmediation.bsky.social @peermediation.bsky.social
SIDA @wosdec.bsky.social @scotdec.bsky.social
Peace Education Scotland

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Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · Aug 21

Wonderful new signage that @LynburnNurture
have installed in their playgrounds. The hope is that it will serve as a reminder for pupils to use as a strategy when in conflict. Delighted to see how the hard work on this resource is starting to develop. 🤩🙌

Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · Aug 12

A great day of conflict resolution and communication skills with Effectivenow. Lovely to have worked with Bruce, Lisa, Mark, JR and Scott! 🤩🙌

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Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · Aug 12

Interested in all things mediation? Why not come along to our Practice Standards and New Registrations session that can help with Scottish Mediation membership! 🤩
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/practice-s...

Free online seminar to find out more about registration

Managing conflict and maintaining positive trustee relationships

Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · Jul 24

For trustees and managers in the third sector who may experience disagreement, why not come along to the 'Managing Conflict and Maintaining Positive Trustee Relationships' session with the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations.
scvo.scot/events-train...

As a collective group of decision makers, it’s important that trustees develop positive relationships and work well together. Good governance is vital and clear roles, policies and procedures can help...

scvo.scot

Events from 30th July – 16th September

Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · Jul 21

Why not have a look at the coming events here at Scottish Mediation and see if there's anything that might interest you! Click on the link below to find out. 👀🤩
www.scottishmediation.org.uk/events/

www.scottishmediation.org.uk

Practice Standards and New Registrations - September 2025

Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · Jul 14

Thinking of joining the Scottish Mediation Register, or know anyone who might like to join? Come along to our free session to find out more!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/practice-s...

Free online seminar to find out more about registration

Peer Mediation Training For Trainers - September 2025

Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · Jul 10

Interested in teaching young people about mediation? Why not come along to our Peer Mediation Training for Trainers? Early bird tickets available now! Click below for more details.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peer-media...

Training for adults to learn how to develop a peer mediation scheme with the young people (aged 10 - 18) that they work with .

Practice Standards and New Registrations - September 2025

Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · Jul 1

Thinking of joining the Scottish Mediation Register, or know anyone who might like to join? Come along to our free session to find out more!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/practice-s...

Free online seminar to find out more about registration

Peer Mediation Training For Trainers - September 2025

Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · Jun 26

Interested in teaching young people about mediation? Why not come along to our Peer Mediation Training for Trainers? Early bird tickets available now! Click below for more details.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peer-media...

Training for adults to learn how to develop a peer mediation scheme with the young people (aged 10 - 18) that they work with .

Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · Jun 4

'Masterclass: Mediating with Neurodiversity' event well underway. Big thank you to Anderson Strathern, all our speakers and workshop leaders and attendees! 🤩🙌

Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · Jun 4

'Masterclass: Mediating with Neurodiversity' event underway this morning at the offices of Anderson Strathern. Chat and a coffee to start off! 🤩🙌

Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · Jun 3

Excitement building for our 'Masterclass: Mediating with Neurodiversity' event tomorrow! All ready to go at Anderson Strathern! 🤩🙌

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Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · May 29

What a joy to present with our peer mediators from Auchinraith at The Children In Scotland conference today! These peer mediators sure are leading the way for a more peaceful world and we couldn't be more proud! 🤩👏

Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · May 29

What a joy to present with our peer mediators from Auchinraith at The Children In Scotland conference today! These peer mediators sure are leading the way for a more peaceful world and we couldn't be more proud! 🤩👏

Masterclass: Mediating with Neurodiversity

Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · May 28

Not long to go until our Masterclass: Mediating with Neurodiversity event on 4th June! Why not come along and join us? Click below for more details and to book! 🤩
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclas...

Mediating with Neurodiversity