Weber Dispute Resolution

04/22/2026

Knowing when to interrupt in mediation can change everything. Do it wrong and you lose the process. Do it right and you move it forward.

I see a lot of mediators step in too quickly. The tension rises and they try to get control of it. That usually makes things worse. It’s the professional version of grabbing the wheel from the passenger seat.

Sometimes the better move is to sit back and let people work their way through something uncomfortable. Sometimes you need to step in and redirect before it goes sideways.

That call falls apart when it comes from reactivity. It works when it is a deliberate choice.

I wrote a short piece about when to interrupt, when to hold back, and how to do it without becoming part of the problem.

Knowing when to interrupt in mediation can change everything. Do it wrong and you lose the process. Do it right and you move it forward.

04/10/2026

I see a lot of cases where one professional is trying to carry legal issues, financial questions, and emotional dynamics all at the same time.

That is a tough way to run a case. It wears people down.

It is one of the patterns behind burnout in this work.

There is a better way to structure it.

We just sent out a newsletter with two short pieces on teamwork, role clarity, and how Collaborative Practice fits into all of this.

If your cases have been feeling harder than they should, it is worth a look.

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04/09/2026

Registration is now open for our next 40-hour Divorce Mediation Training.

Our last training was a success in the ways that actually matter. The group showed up, did the work, and left with tools they could use immediately in their practices. Since then, we have had a steady flow of calls asking when we would offer it again.

We heard you. We are running it again.

There is a shift happening in this field. More professionals are looking at the level of conflict in their cases and deciding they want a different way to work. Mediation offers that path, but only if it is done with structure, discipline, and a clear understanding of process.

That is what this training is built to deliver.

We focus on how to run a mediation from start to finish. We work through real dynamics, not just clean hypotheticals. You will spend time in role play, receive direct feedback, and build a framework you can rely on when the case gets difficult.

If you are ready to move your practice toward peacemaking and want a clear way to do it, this training will give you that foundation.

Registration details are here: https://weberdisputeresolution.com/education-training/

03/22/2026

We just finished our first 40-hour divorce mediation training.

Eight full days of working through real scenarios and building skills in real time. By the end, I could see people starting to trust the process and settle into the role.

That is where things start to click.

I am really grateful for this group. They showed up and engaged fully.

I already have a list of ways to make the next one better.

This was my dining room the last two weeks:

03/09/2026

Men 34 and under face the highest risk.

03/08/2026

I’m starting to get pretty pumped about the upcoming 40-Hour Divorce Mediation Training.

The program begins this week and we have a great group forming with attorneys, therapists, and financial professionals joining us.

This training focuses on practical skill development. Participants run mock mediation sessions, work through structured exercises, and receive feedback while they are doing the work.

That kind of practice helps build the muscle memory mediators rely on when conversations become complicated.

The program is approved for MCLE and CAMFT continuing education credit, including Legal Ethics and Elimination of Bias.

Robin Seigle and I will be teaching together, and we keep the group intentionally small so everyone gets meaningful time in the exercises.

Registration closes tomorrow.

Registration link in the comments.

03/06/2026

Good mediation training involves practice.

Participants in the program work through mock mediation sessions, try techniques, and receive feedback while they are actually doing the work. That experience helps build the confidence and skill mediators need in real cases.

One participant shared this after completing the training:

“Shawn knows what he’s doing and he knows how to train mediators.

The course required us to jump right in and begin participating in mediation exercises. Shawn created such a warm and non-judgmental atmosphere that everyone felt comfortable participating in the exercises and listening to helpful feedback. It was the best way to learn.

The money spent on Shawn’s wonderful course was truly money well spent. I am still using some of the skills I learned today. Don’t hesitate to book this course, you won’t regret it.”

— Lesa Christensen, JD, CLS-F

The next 40-Hour Divorce Mediation Training begins March 11 and is approved for MCLE and CAMFT credit.

Registration link in the comments.

03/05/2026

Divorce is a process, not an event.

03/05/2026

03/04/2026

Good news for attorneys and therapists.

Our upcoming 40-Hour Divorce Mediation Training has been approved for continuing education credit:

• 40 hours MCLE
• 1.5 hours Legal Ethics
• 0.75 hours Elimination of Bias
• 40 hours CAMFT CE credit
• Legal Specialist credit

The training is built around structured practice, mock sessions, and real-time feedback so participants leave with practical mediation skills.

The program begins March 11, and we keep the group intentionally small so everyone gets meaningful time in the exercises.

If you have been thinking about mediation training this year, this is a good moment to take a look.

Gain practical mediation skills and earn your 40-hour certificate—live on Zoom with Shawn Weber, JD, CLS-F

02/25/2026

I wrote something new about how mediation skills actually get learned.

Growing up, I watched my parents teach art. They didn’t just explain techniques. They would demonstrate, hand the pencil back, and stay close while you worked through it.

That approach stuck with me and became the backbone of how I teach mediation today. Real skill develops through practice with feedback while you’re doing the work.

If you’re curious how mediation training really works behind the scenes, here’s the piece:

A look at mediation training methods that build skill through practice, feedback, and repetition to develops confidence and muscle memory.

02/20/2026

I’m looking forward to teaching the 40-hour Divorce Mediation Training with Robin Seigle this spring.

Robin brings deep experience and steady judgment to complex family cases. She has spent years working in the trenches and understands how to help professionals stay clear and structured when the dynamics get difficult.

Each of us brings a distinct perspective to the training. Seeing how those perspectives operate in the same case is part of the learning.

If you are thinking about adding mediation to your practice, you will be learning from both of us.

Details here:

https://weberdisputeresolution.com/education-training/