The idea that our attendance would make us a part of the professional family mediation community seemed essential to becoming a professional mediator. (mediate.com)
Well known in the Maryland mediation community, she provided leadership as president of the Maryland Council for Dispute Resolution (MCDR) from 2009 to 2010, serves as an assessor for mediators seeking certification through MCDR, and served as a member of their Certification Committee. (mediate-divorce.com)
The response of the mediation community has been mixed and the primary concerns appear to focus on the need for training / education / qualifications as noted by John Gregory. (slaw.ca)