A reader writes:

How does one go about becoming certified as a 40 Hour Basic Mediation Course Instructor in Texas?

Kris responds:

The DRC just celebrated its 100th 40 Hour Basic Mediation Course with its trainers from the Corder, Thompson & Associates, Inc. I have forwarded your question to its president, Mary Thompson who responded:

There is currently no credentialing process for mediation trainers in Texas. There are, however, standards for mediation training programs that were developed through the Texas Mediator Trainers Roundtable. The standards can be found at www.tmtr.org. Although these are voluntary standards, The Texas Mediator Credentialing Association requires that, as a condition of being credentialed, mediators must complete a basic mediation training course that meets the TMTR standards. In addition, the Association for Conflict Resolution approves family and divorce mediation training programs. Their standards can be found at www.acrnet.org/referrals/tr-guidelines.htm.