Mediation Trainers

Our team of mediation trainers brings diverse experiences and styles to the 40-Hour Basic Mediation training, the 30-Hour Advanced Mediation training, and the Child Protective Services [CPS] Mediation training. Our goal is to deliver content that meets Texas state statutory requirements while equipping participants with the practical skills and tools needed to effectively mediate. Mediation trainings are on Zoom and include extensive opportunities to interact and roleplay.

Michelle Edwards

Licensed Psychologist & Social Worker, TMCA Credentialed Mediator, Mediation Trainer & Coach

Clay Avery

Licensed Attorney, TMCA Credentialed Advanced Mediator, Mediation Trainer & Coach, Association Executive, & Professor

Matt Smith

Licensed Psychologist & Social Worker, TMCA Credentialed Mediator, Mediation Trainer & Coach

Marisela Maddox

Licensed Attorney, TMCA Credentialed Advanced Mediator, Mediation Trainer & Coach, Small Business Owner

Future Training Dates:

Tarrant County Dispute Resolution 30-Hour Advanced Family Mediation Training - September 14, 15, 16, 17, & 20, 2026

Austin Dispute Resolution Center 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training - October 7, 8, 9, & 15, 16, 2026

Tarrant County Dispute Resolution 20-Hour CPS Mediation Training - November 17, 18, & 19, 2026

Tarrant County Dispute Resolution 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training - January 20, 21, 26, 27, & 28, 2027

Austin Dispute Resolution Center 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training - February 17, 18, 19, & 23, 24, 2027

Tarrant County Dispute Resolution 30-Hour Advanced Family Mediation Training - February 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2026

Austin Dispute Resolution Center 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training - March 13, 14, 15, & 19, 20, 2027

Tarrant County Dispute Resolution 20-Hour CPS Mediation Training - May 11, 12, & 13, 2027

Austin Dispute Resolution Center 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training - June 16, 17, 22, 23, & 24, 2027

Austin Dispute Resolution Center 30-Hour Advanced Family Mediation Training - July 19, 20, 21, & 22, 2027

Austin Dispute Resolution Center 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training - October 19, 20, 21, 26, & 27, 2027

PAST Training Dates:

Tarrant County Dispute Resolution 20-Hour CPS Mediation Training - June 23, 24, & 25, 2026

Tarrant County Dispute Resolution 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training - August 13, 14, 18, 19, & 20, 2026

Austin Dispute Resolution Center 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training - June 10, 11, 12, 18, & 19, 2026

Texas A&M School of Law 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training - March 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 2026

Austin Dispute Resolution Center 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training - February 18, 19, 20, 26, & 27, 2026

Tarrant County Dispute Resolution 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training - February 4, 5, 6, 12, & 13, 2026

Austin Dispute Resolution Center 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training - October 8, 9, 10, 14, & 15, 2025

Tarrant County Dispute Resolution 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training - July 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 2025

Tarrant County Dispute Resolution 30-hour Advanced Family Mediation Training - September 23, 24, 25, 2025

Austin Dispute Resolution Center 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training - June 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 2025 (Trainer: Diane Harvey & Coaches: Marisela, Michelle, Clay, & Matt)