As one of Scotland’s leading providers of mediation training, we can help you to become a qualified and accredited mediator. For over 20 years we have helped organisations across Scotland, empowering their staff to find better solutions to conflict. https://bsky.app/profile/sacromediation.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/sacromediation.bsky.social/post/3mzfgdr6z2627The Bigger Picture Recently I listened to some of our podcasts. In one we heard from Ann who provides mediation for neighbours in dispute in Fife. She talked about how her work has given her another perspective, helping her see “the bigger picture”. buff.ly/nJOPyIz03 Nov 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:vmc2leqapcdtkohf4iadmffx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzfgdr6z2627https://bsky.app/profile/sacromediation.bsky.social/post/3mzfgdsbmoq2iThe Bigger Picture Recently I took time away from emails and other tasks to listen to some of the podcasts we have recorded in the past couple of years. In one e heard from Ann who provides mediation for neighbours in dispute in Fife. One of the things she talked....more:https://buff.ly/or3DTZo03 Nov 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:vmc2leqapcdtkohf4iadmffx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzfgdsbmoq2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/sacromediation.bsky.social/post/3mytt2r6lyg2iOur Autumn 2026 newsletter is now out, featuring articles on conflict resolution and mediation, details of two recent podcasts and shedding light on South Lanarkshire's community mediation service. To read this and find out about our upcoming training and events go to: buff.ly/IPa7muB https://buff.ly/IPa7muB27 Oct 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:vmc2leqapcdtkohf4iadmffx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mytt2r6lyg2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/sacromediation.bsky.social/post/3myc4hbi5eb2nOne of the pleasures of being a trainer is getting to meet and listen to people who come from all over Scotland and from all walks of life. Around a year ago, we met Alan and Steve from Peacock Salt and learnt a little about the company they work for.... buff.ly/Me3ScdP https://buff.ly/Me3ScdP20 Oct 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:vmc2leqapcdtkohf4iadmffx/app.bsky.feed.post/3myc4hbi5eb2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/sacromediation.bsky.social/post/3mx6vwiefjg2oIn a previous podcast we heard from Caitlin who talked about her experiences of mediation. One of the things that she talked about was the importance of open questions and summarising.https://buff.ly/TOSMZUw06 Oct 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:vmc2leqapcdtkohf4iadmffx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx6vwiefjg2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/sacromediation.bsky.social/post/3mwncnyf74i2uRestorative Skills In a little over a month’s time, we will be delivering our accredited Restorative Skills course. This is an entry-level qualification for those wanting to deliver restorative practice. It takes learners through all stage of the ....https://buff.ly/moey1pG29 Sep 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:vmc2leqapcdtkohf4iadmffx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwncnyf74i2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/sacromediation.bsky.social/post/3mw3pfhqjny2oRestorative Practice workshop this week Our popular Introduction to Restorative Practice workshop is being held next week. Due to demand we are running another workshop in December. So if you’re interested in learning more, why not get in contact? buff.ly/qOAgodX22 Sep 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:vmc2leqapcdtkohf4iadmffx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw3pfhqjny2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/sacromediation.bsky.social/post/3mvkjszp2uk2mOut on tour! Yesterday saw us back in Dundee, this time delivering the first day of our two-day Conflict Resolution course to staff and volunteers at the Hot Chocolate Trust. This is an example of where an organisation approaches us to commission a course.... https://scmc.sacro.org.uk/news/news/out-on-tour/15 Sep 2026 11:35 +0000at://did:plc:vmc2leqapcdtkohf4iadmffx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkjszp2uk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/sacromediation.bsky.social/post/3muyiulis3j2lIt is now just over two months until Restorative Justice Week 2026. Here at Sacro restorative work takes place on a regular basis, and sometimes this work gets to be summarised in a case study. Here you can read about the restorative work in one of our youth justice services…. buff.ly/i54olZh https://www.sacro.org.uk/stories/sues-story08 Sep 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:vmc2leqapcdtkohf4iadmffx/app.bsky.feed.post/3muyiulis3j2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/sacromediation.bsky.social/post/3mugvm6vpbn2zThis week sees us back in Glasgow for the final two days of our Mediation Skills course. Each year we run our August course in hybrid format, and we are looking forward to meeting up with everyone in 3D, having seen them through the powers and platform of Zoom until now. buff.ly/pAWHlbA01 Sep 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:vmc2leqapcdtkohf4iadmffx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mugvm6vpbn2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/sacromediation.bsky.social/post/3mtvcddpsll2kHear our latest podcast and learn about the Shetland mediation service that helps build and repair and support relationships. buff.ly/auXfh1r https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hDHL4EwIHMHhKLfzWXS3B?si=h-_2erhjSK-9Yw0nCVYgFA&nd=1&dlsi=70fb8853b7da4d9225 Aug 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:vmc2leqapcdtkohf4iadmffx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvcddpsll2khttps://bsky.app/profile/sacromediation.bsky.social/post/3mtdp37qqfq25Restorative Practice In a little over a month’s time, I will be running a workshop on the subject of Restorative Practice. This is a term that may be unfamiliar to many of you. You might wonder “restore what?” or “how does it work?” The restorative landscape in Scotland contains a number https://buff.ly/iMAGrdG18 Aug 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:vmc2leqapcdtkohf4iadmffx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtdp37qqfq25https://bsky.app/profile/sacromediation.bsky.social/post/3mssqi54rxs2zWhen can conflict be good? Usually conflict is presented as something that is negative, and that there is one side seen as right and the other as wrong. These two factors have an impact on how people view, and work with conflict. https://scmc.sacro.org.uk/news/news/when-can-conflict-be-good/11 Aug 2026 13:40 +0000at://did:plc:vmc2leqapcdtkohf4iadmffx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssqi54rxs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/sacromediation.bsky.social/post/3msaikepraa2cUnderstanding conflict Being in the middle of a conflict can be a confusing place to be. We are running a short introductory workshop next month on Conflict and Mediation. If you’ve ever felt there might be a better way to handle a conflict, join us at lunchtime on 7th September https://buff.ly/qkMgBbr04 Aug 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:vmc2leqapcdtkohf4iadmffx/app.bsky.feed.post/3msaikepraa2chttps://bsky.app/profile/sacromediation.bsky.social/post/3mrovbq346h2lSummer time, a reflection As teachers and pupils take a well-earned break, perhaps now is a good opportunity to reflect on the role of both mediation and restorative practice in the education sector. Work by Scottish Mediation, CYCJ and other..https://buff.ly/HdqgXO7 https://buff.ly/l4LJEtN28 Jul 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:vmc2leqapcdtkohf4iadmffx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrovbq346h2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/sacromediation.bsky.social/post/3mr5bzgzxip2nMediation training: Six years on It’s now just a month until our next Mediation Skills course. Perhaps it is a suitable moment to reflect on how far we have come since the pandemic. When spring 2020 arrived, we had to pause all training and rethink our delivery. Up until that time buff.ly/fxO28EI21 Jul 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:vmc2leqapcdtkohf4iadmffx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5bzgzxip2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/sacromediation.bsky.social/post/3mqloqugqgr2yEach quarter we shed a light on a community mediation service. This time we learn a little about the Renfrewshire Council Mediation Service. buff.ly/lfDIAYg https://scmc.sacro.org.uk/news/news/spotlight-on-our-service-renfrewshire-council/14 Jul 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:vmc2leqapcdtkohf4iadmffx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqloqugqgr2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/sacromediation.bsky.social/post/3mqjrbq2fw22oGreat to hear this spotlight on Peer Mediation and from our colleagues over at Scottish Mediation. Valuable work. [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Jul 2026 13:10 +0000at://did:plc:vmc2leqapcdtkohf4iadmffx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjrbq2fw22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/sacromediation.bsky.social/post/3mqjififnlc2r"creating the space for good things to happen". So true and one of the joys of working in this sector, seeing and hearing that change happen. [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Jul 2026 10:31 +0000at://did:plc:vmc2leqapcdtkohf4iadmffx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjififnlc2r