Below are links to organizations that are helpful to mediators, therapists and to clients.
Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators
A statewide association of mediators
Administrative Office of the Courts - State of Tennessee
Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs
This site answers many questions about the process of mediation and how to become a Rule 31 Listed Mediator with the State of Tennessee:
1. What is Mediation ?
2. History of ADR, Supreme Court Rule 31 and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission (ADRC)
3. Supreme Court Court Rule 31
Establishes the policies and procedures for court based ADR
4, Commission Members of the ADRC
5. ADRC Policies
6. Submit Rule 31 Report to the AOC
Lipscomb University Institute for Conflict Management http://icm.lipscomb.edu
Lipscomb University's Institute for Conflict Management provides academic and business specific resources to equip students, organizations and professionals with skills to minimize the costs of unresolved conflict. Growing out of the internationall recognized dispute resolution work of Professor Randy Lowry, Lipscomb University President, the ICM provides degrees, certificates, seminars and training and research dedicated to the advancement of conflict management disciplines.
www.mediate.com
A helpful site for finding mediators across the country and helpful ADR articles.
Association of Conflict Resolution. www.acrnet.org
A professional organization dedicated to enhancing the practice and public understanding of conflict resolution.
AboutDivorce.com
A helpful website with general information about divorce procedures from Larry Rice, premier divorce attorney in Memphis, Tennessee