Virginia Mediation Network Inc upcoming events

From Karen Richards Training: Conflict Resolution & Mediation Skills Training (General Mediation Training) (10/05/2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Conflict Resolution & Mediation Skills Training (General Mediation Training)

Online via Zoom

October 5-9, 2026

Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Trainers: Karen Richards, Andrea Palmisano, Kim Graham & Sara McAllister

**VMN Enhanced, Institutional, and Community Mediation Center members can post their events on the VMN Calendar. If you are interested in becoming a member or upgrading your membership, please reach out to virginiamediationnetwork@gmail.com.

From Karen Richards Training: Mentorship Event -- General Video Observation Class (10/21/2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Mentorship Event -- General Video Observation Class

Online via Zoom

October 21, 2026

Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Trainer: Karen Richards

From Karen Richards Training: Family Mediation Training (11/09/2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Family Mediation Training

Online via Zoom

November 9-13, 2026

Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Trainers: Karen Richards, Andrea Palmisano, Sara McAllister & Kim Graham

VMN WEBINAR: Dare to Be Different: Becoming a Preventive Practitioner (11/12/2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Dare to Be Different: Becoming a Preventive Practitioner
A Training Tool for Avoiding Disputes

VMN Members $10
Non-members $35
VMN Student Member* $5
Non-member Students $15
*Students must be enrolled at an academic institution. This registration option does not apply to New Mediator members.

Think Upstream.

The conflict resolution field has long focused on repairing relationships after a dispute breaks out. But what if practitioners could intervene earlier — before conflict takes hold?

This workshop introduces a proactive alternative to traditional dispute resolution: a seven-step process for recognizing and defusing tension before it escalates into a full-blown dispute.

Attendees leave with a practical framework — and a new service offering they can bring straight to clients.

**This webinar is pending approval for 1.0 hours of CME credit (0.0 ethics) by the Supreme Court of Virginia.**

Presenter Bio: Chuck Boles

A recipient of a Faculty Innovation research grant, his recently published “A Proactive Guide to Avoiding Disputes!"℠, has universal adaptability to multiple audiences.

His entertaining and informative lectures and workshop series, “How to Enjoy an Argument-Free Lifestyle!", has gained significant popularity within multiple business, academic, faith-based, and civic communities.

Available to present guest lectures and facilitate workshops, Chuck lives in Harrisonburg, Virginia, with his wife, Chris.

From Karen Richards Training: Support Matters for Virginia's Family Courts (11/19/2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Support Matters for Virginia's Family Courts

Online via Zoom

November 19-20, 2026

Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Trainers: Kim Graham & Sara McAllister

From Karen Richards Training: Domestic Violence & Family Mediation Training (12/04/2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Domestic Violence & Family Mediation Training

Online via Zoom

December 4-5, 2026

1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Trainer: Andrea Palmisano