Central Mediation Center

08/22/2026

Central Mediation attended the 2026 annual CASA Conference in Lincoln. Great event! Great connections!

Erica Carpenter is the Child Welfare mediator at Central Mediation Center.

08/10/2026

Thank you for inviting us to present during the Nebraska Supreme Court's Summer Tour.

06/22/2026

ATTENTION ALL COMMUNICATORS!
Have you ever thought about enhancing your negotiation skills or communication skills, whether in your personal life, or professional life? If so, the Nebraska Mediation Association (NMA) has several great upcoming opportunities, including one in Kearney, to attend basic mediation training. Mediation is supported in statute, policy, and practice in Nebraska, and NMA’s experienced trainers offer perspectives from practice that will help you apply your training in many different professional and personal settings. Their curriculum options have been developed over time to provide you with a training experience that balances foundational theory, the latest best practices, and experiential components. If you are interested, please check out NMA’s website for more information - https://nemediation.org/.

06/15/2026

Conflict is inevitable, but resolving it is a learned skill.
Whether you manage a team, handle customer or employee complaints, or want to become a qualified mediator, we invite you to join the Nebraska Mediation Association for our upcoming 30-Hour Basic Mediation Training in Kearney.
This immersive, four-day course goes beyond theory. You will get hands-on practice with simulated role-plays and receive immediate, personalized feedback from expert coaches at an exclusive 4:1 student-to-coach ratio. No prior experience is required.
Event Details
• What: 30-Hour Basic Mediation Training
• When: July 7 – 10, 2026 (Tuesday – Friday)
• Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CT daily
• Where: Best Western Plus | 224 2nd Avenue South, Kearney, NE
• Who Should Attend: HR professionals, educators, healthcare leaders, law enforcement, state/government workers, and anyone looking to enhance their communication and negotiation skills.

06/03/2026

Does anyone need Continuing Mediator Education? The amazing Professor Kristen Blankley will be hosting a training June 16th. See more information below:

Ethics and Online Mediation

Date - June 16, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
Location - Zoom

Registration Information

About the Training
NMA is seeking approval of 1 hour of Ethics for Parenting Act-approved Mediators Continuing Mediator Education requirements.
NMA is seeking approval of 1 hour of Professional Responsibility for Continuing Legal Education for attorneys.

Cost
NMA members simply need to use the email address associated with their membership at registration to be granted access to the free registration option.
Non-members are welcome, but will be asked to pay a $25 fee during registration.

What You Will Learn
Professor Blankley will discuss ethics surrounding facilitating mediations in an online environment. She will give tips and advice for mediators to ensure facilitators are providing safe and ethically supported spaces in the virtual arena.

How to Join
Following registration, you will receive an email with instructions on joining.

Click the link to register:

NMA is seeking approval of 1 hour of Ethics for Parenting Act-approved Mediators Continuing Mediator Education requirements. NMA is seeking approval of 1 hour of Professional Responsibility for Continuing Legal Education for attorneys.

04/04/2026

https://www.viethconsulting.com/members/evr/reg_main.php?orgcode=NMA&evid=61500495

12/19/2025

Happy holidays from all of us at Central Mediation Center. Our office will be closed starting Wednesday, December 24th and will reopen on Monday, December 29th.

12/04/2025