Neurodiversity encompasses a wide range of neurological variations including Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, ADHD and Autism.
Join us for our CPD Masterclass: Mediating with Neurodiversity. When neurotypical and neurodiverse minds come together, it presents an exciting opportunity for learning and reflection. This is especially true for the mediation space. In this masterclass our expert speakers and panellists, many of whom identify as being Neurodiverse themselves will explore how neurodiversity encompasses both a community of people, and a movement.
This will be an exploration of mediation as a powerful tool for conflict resolution. Whether you're a current mediator or simply interested, this event covers key areas where mediation has a positive impact — Workplace, Community, Family, and Commercial —with a special focus on adapting the process for neurodiverse individuals. Don’t miss out on learning more and enhancing your mediation skills to make a real impact.
It’s a full day event, with our programme including a range of speakers of experience, theory and practice of mediation and neurodiversity. We welcome mediators, lawyers, practitioners and anyone interested in neurodiversity, networking and learning.
With plenty of opportunities for Q&A and networking, we look forward to welcoming you to Anderson Strathern’s Edinburgh office for an event tailored especially for current Scottish Mediation members, mediators, individuals involved with local community groups or neurodiversity societies, or anyone eager to deepen their understanding of this subject.
Our speakers include:
- Dr Mike Talbot, Mediator, Psychotherapist and CEO of ‘UK Mediation’
- Eve Pienaar, CEDR Mediator and Lexology Leading Expert in mediation, 2025
- Malcolm Currie - Vice Chair at Scottish Mediation and founder, ‘Strathesk Resolutions Limited’
- Pauline Linn, ASN Mediator with 'Resolve Mediation'
- Sarah Ross, Mediator and founder, ‘Better Mediation’
- Archie Waters, Mediator and Community Worker
- Dr John Fergusson, Consultant Psychiatrist, founder and Medical Director of ‘Edinburgh Adult Psychiatry’
- Laura Kerbey, Neurodiversity and Education Consultant and founder of ‘Positive Assessments Support and Training’
- Cameron Cross, Mediator and Practitioner
- Nadine Martin, Trauma informed Family Lawyer, Committee Convenor, CALM Scotland
- Louise Storie, Head of Connect, The Donaldson Trust (National Body for ND)
We will also be joined by many more industry expert speakers on the day.
Join us for registration from 9.30 with coffee and networking, and a light lunch in the afternoon. Please email events@andersonstrathern.co.uk to let us know your dietary requirements and we will do our best to accommodate these.
