Basic Mediation Training
Comments from participants

"…the amount of interaction and practice was incredibly helpful."
"Fascinating stuff"
"The skills taught in this training are relevant in so many areas both professionally and personally. An excellent use of 26-hour training! Professional staff obviously have an immense amount of knowledge and communicate it clearly. I truly felt I learned a lot I will actually use!"
-Alex Potter, Vermont Youth Services

"It is amazing how useful this training is even outside of formal mediation. It has been an enriching experience that I find valuable." Angela Greenwood, NH Department of Corrections

"I liked the constant motion-the days went by so quickly, that I know I was engaged and interested with the information."
-Debbie McGahie, PC Connection

Dear Greg, Just wanted to say thank you for your excellent workshop. We have received so much positive feedback ... so you already have had an impact. Both J.H. and myself have taught for many years and we agree that yours was one of the most effectively structured workshops we have ever attended. Again, thank you.
-Joan Sakalas, Executive Director, PAVE
Bennington, VT

"Great training-- I learned so much about the process and how these skills can impact my professional and personal relationships. Would recommend this trainign to anyone working with conflict."
Jessica McManus, Esq.

"Greg Hessel is well-prepared, and covers an enormous amoun t of information. He is also a great presenter."
-Gwen McGrath, Vermont Commission for National and Community Service

"Excellent, gentle, caring, respectful tone set by Greg, mixed with specific feedback."
-Lynda Smith Cowan

"Thanks Greg! So glad I did the training. You were so helpful."
-Katherine McLaughlin, Planned Parenthood

Thank you for creating a safe place where I felt it was safe to take risks to learn something new." -Rosalind Ellen Gertrude Ryll

"Every lawyer should be required to take it!" -Peter Espiefs, attorney

"I really felt that it was a very informative and wonderful learning experience. My brain hurts, but I have lots to bring back to my job with me." -Ethel McStubbs

"I really got so much out of this and it's encouraging to be able to see my personal growth over the four days, especially my increased confidence- -Judy Epstein

"You presented a very relaxed environment which balanced out the "scary" parts i.e. role playing. You gave positive feedback and treated each member of the group with the utmost of respect." -Valerie Piedmont

"extremely well organized, very knowledgeable"
-Anne Little, Vermont Youth Services