The Nebraska Mediation Center Association (NMCA) is a non-profit organization with a primary focus of providing interest-based mediation training.  In addition to training, NMCA promotes consensus building and the six Nebraska community mediation centers that are approved through the Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR).  Every county in the state of Nebraska is served by an ODR approved mediation center.

NMCA to host the 2009 Heartland Regional Conference of Mediators

The 2009 bi-annual conference will be held April 23 - 24 at the Scott Conference Center in Omaha NE.  Information on how to submit a presentation proposal a will be available in early 2008.  To keep up-to-date with conference information, regularly visit the conference site at www.nemediation.org/2009_regional_conference.htm.

To partner with the conference, click here.

Upcoming Trainings: 

30 Hour Basic Mediation Training; May 7, 8, 14, 15; Lincoln NE

 

Advanced Skills Workshop - Child Support/Child's Financial Plan, May 28, 2008; Lincoln NE

 

Click here for more information on these trainings.

New Parenting Act for Nebaska

On May 31, 2007, Governor Heineman signed LB554 into law.  Click here for a fact sheet covering the key components of Nebraska's new Parenting Act.

Changes to the Parenting Act have been introduced in LB 1014.  Click here for a summary of the changes.

Conflict Resolution using Interest-Based Mediation

Conflict is part of human nature.  It stems from no two people being alike.  Our differences are what create a diverse world and should be embraced.  However, with differing ideas, philosophies, and experiences, comes conflict.  Generally, conflict is thought of as a negative part of one's life, though it need not be.  Through interest-based mediation and facilitation, people tend to hear perspectives that vary from their own with the help of a third party neutral.  The process of mediation allows each party to move forward and work through the conflict in a consensual manner.

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