What education and training do mediators have?
Some mediators are lay people, trained to help others resolve divorce issues. They have hours of training, and an internship with an experienced mediator. Professional mediators are lawyers and mental health professionals who have hours of mediation training, in addition to their graduate education and years of experience in law or therapy. Certified marital mediators are those who have at least 48 hours of mediation training, plus a period of internship.
