Ashford Mediation Service is thrilled to be able to offer places on its Mediator Training programme taking place in October.
Ashford Mediation Service is providing a five-day Mediator Training course at the AMS offices on Tufton Street in Ashford in October. The course is free to attend and is delivered by accredited mediator Tony Hamlin, who will work with participants to develop their skills and approach to manage the mediation process.

The programme runs for five days and participants must be able to attend all of the dates.
Mediator Training Dates
• Thursday 5th October – 10.00am until 4.00pm
• Friday 6th October – 10.00am until 4.00pm
• Tuesday 10th October – 10.00am until 4.00pm
• Wednesday 11th October – 10.00am until 4.00pm
• Friday 13th October – 10.00am until 4.00pm
About the course
Our Mediator Training course will be delivered by Tony Hamlin, who is an accredited mediator and experienced trainer.
The course aims to:
• Provide an overview of the theory and principles of mediation.
• Explore the dynamics of conflict and the impact of conflict styles.
• Ensure understanding of the role of the mediator and the role the of co-mediator model.
• Establish the importance and place of interpersonal skills in the process of mediation.
At the end of this course, the participants will:
• Have a working knowledge of the theory and skills utilised in the mediation process.
• Have an opportunity to practice these skills through group exercises in managed role play.
• Have developed their capacities to manage the mediation process.
• Be able to work with parties in conflict and deal with emotions appropriately.
• Appreciate the benefits and differences in managing the mediation process online or face to face.
Participants will be encouraged to share potential working dilemmas throughout the course and should, if possible, come prepared to do so.
Application Forms
Should you wish to attend our AMS Mediator Training, please ensure that you have completed our Volunteer Application Form and returned it to the office prior to the course start date.
If you would like to find out more and book your place on the free mediator training course, please contact info@ashfordmediation.co.uk or call 07845 914838.
Please note, the closing date for applications is Monday 2nd October.
Additional information
Location
Compass House, Tufton Street, Ashford, TN23 1EE
Parking & Travel
Compass House is located in Ashford town centre. Many local bus routes run close by and we are (roughly) a 15 minute walk from Ashford International Train Station.
There is no parking available on site. Please use one of the local car parks. Vicarage Lane car park is the nearest car park and there is further parking in Elwick Place.
We can reimburse your travel and parking costs at the end of the course but please keep in mind that it can take a couple of working days to arrive in your bank account. We can only reimburse travel and parking costs if you can provide us with tickets or receipts.
What you will need to bring
Whilst tea, coffee and water will be provided – please bring your own lunch.
