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ADR Learning Lab is a leading provider of trainings for professionals interested in learning the Collaborative Process, Mediation, and cutting-edge alternative dispute resolution skills. Our distinct “teach-demonstrate-practice” approach to adult education means our courses are interactive and as well as instructive. Participants are ready to move forward and put their new-found knowledge into practice.

We offer a variety of learning events, both on-line and in-person to meet the needs and preferences of a wide range of professionals. Individuals are welcome to register for any of our currently scheduled learning opportunities found by scrolling through our Events page. 

ADR Learning Lab brings learning to a variety of groups and conferences.  


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Past Training Events

Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce Training


Come learn an innovative approach to help your clients divorce in a kinder, less acrimonious process that puts the needs and interests of the family first.  


This training helps attorneys, financial professionals, and mental health professionals discover a practical, problem-solving approach to navigate divorce with greater satisfaction.  The curriculum is pragmatic and interactive, with a "teach-demonstrate-practice" approach, using a sample Collaborative Divorce from start to finish as a working example.  

  • Experience the specific steps and flow of a typical Collaborative Divorce case, from initial client consultations with each profession to the achievement of a mutual acceptable durable resolution.
  • Gain practice and feedback through role play and experiential opportunities. 
  • Learn the role each profession plays and the importance of a well-functioning Collaborative team.
  • Explore how and why the Collaborative process works for divorcing families.
  • Discover how to begin marketing the Collaborative message to potential clients.

This training meets the standards of and has been approved by the International Academy of Collaborative Practitioners. 


46-Hour Family Law Mediation Training (in development)

ADR Learning Lab brings its hallmark “teach-demonstrate-practice” interactive approach to family law mediation training. Gain the expertise needed to become a mediator in family law cases. This training is intended to meet the requirements for Family Mediators in many states, including Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio. Coming 2026.


I Am Trained, Now What? - Effectively Marketing for Your ADR Practice

  • Learn effective techniques for discussing Collaborative Divorce with prospective clients.  
  • Explore how to mine your network in bite-sized increments and share the message of Collaborative practice.  
  • Discover ideas for convincing the reluctant spouse to embrace the Collaborative Process.   

Financial Narratives: Understanding How Psychological Narratives About Money Affect Divorce Clients and Professionals

  • Learn about money scripts and why they matter.
  • Explore the use of money scripts to help meet clients where they are and provide the support they need to achieve financial settlement. 
  • Discover how unconscious biases about money influences interactions with clients and team members.

Advanced Tools for Preventing and Addressing Impasse

  • Learn to identify and address when professional team members contribute to impasse. 
  • Explore the challenges of ineffective negotiation techniques and how to constructively diffuse them.
  • Discover ways to prepare clients for flexibility in decision-making.  

Navigating the Challenges of Neutrality

  • Learn to identify and diffuse client "splitting" of the other professionals.  
  • Explore impartiality and managing the "needy" client.
  • Discover tools that aid in effectively maintaining neutrality with clients. 

Unbundled Services: A Key to Accessibility

  • Learn to structure and provide unbundled services to create paths to accessibility and affordability to your clients.
  • Explore modifications to processes that add to case success and client satisfaction.
  • Discover ways to add variety to your practice and increase services to clients.

Collaborative Mediation: Intentional – Not Just a Tool for Impasse

  • Learn the role of the mediator in a collaborative matter and related ethics.
  • Explore differences in a collaborative matter that incorporate a mediator.
  • Discover both how to use a mediator in a collaborative matter from the start and how to bring in a mediator to address impasse.

A Deep Dive into How We Understand and Live into Our Roles as Collaborative Professionals

  • Learn the importance of playing your role and how doing so contributes to the success of the clients and team.
  • Explore ways that Collaborative professionals from each discipline can over and under function in their roles and the impact on the clients, the team, and ultimately, the case.
  • Discover how to give and receive constructive feedback from other team members and adapt accordingly.

testimonials

"This workshop was one of the most engaging and efficiently run workshops...

"This workshop was one of the most engaging and efficiently run workshops...

"This workshop was one of the most engaging and efficiently run workshops...

...I have ever attended.  The speakers were not only passionate about the topic, but they were excellent at delivering their message.  Not a minute was wasted.  I walked away with the knowledge I need to get started working as a Collaborative Divorce Coach in only two days!"

"I completely enjoyed the training...

"This workshop was one of the most engaging and efficiently run workshops...

"This workshop was one of the most engaging and efficiently run workshops...

...your training allowed us to see the perspective of the different professionals as well as gain an understanding from the clients' view.  I'm leaving enthusiastic and motivated to put my skills to practice.  Thank you!"

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