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Fun Quotes

"Problems cannot be solved from the same level of awareness that created them."
by: Albert Einstein

"To be a good mediator you must be a good listener." "You have to listen to not only what is being said, but what is not said -- which is often more important than what they say."

By: Kofi Annan: Center of the Storm, documentary film, by David Grubin, 2003.

Current News

The next meeting is May 14, 2008. Ben Cunningham, will speak on applying the principles of aikido to mediation.

AAM Membership

AAM was incorporated in 1981 as the Austin Family Mediation Association. In recognition of the growing diversity in the field of mediation, in 1992 AFMA decided to expand its scope and became the Austin Associatin of Mediators.

Benefits of Membership

Membership meetings focusing on current mediation topics

One hour of continuing education per membership meeting

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Networking

Website listings for professionals and volunteers

To become a member of AAM, download the membership application at this website, or call our office (512) 476-7226 and ask that a membership packet be sent to you.

General Membership - open to anyone with an interest in mediation.

Volunteer Membership - open to those who meed the following criteria:

• 1) Bachelor’s degree OR letter of sponsorship from an experienced mediator and approval of the AAM Board of Directors
• 2) Documentation of completion of the 40-Hour Basic Mediation Course

Professional Membership - open to those who meed the following criteria:

• 1) Bachelor’s degree OR letter of sponsorship from an experienced mediator and approval of the AAM Board of Directors
• 2) Documentation of completion of the 40-Hour Basic Mediation Course
• 3) A minimum of 24 hours of mediation experience

Annual Membership Dues

• General Membership: $40
• Volunteer Membership: $40 **includes website listing
• Professional Membership: $50 **includes website listing

To become a member of AAM, download the membership application at this website, or call our office (512) 476-7226 and ask that a membership packet be sent to you.

Membership Application

AAM was incorporated in 1981 as the Austin Family Mediation Association. In recognition of the growing diversity in the field of mediation, in 1992 AFMA decided to expand its scope and became the Austin Association of Mediators.