Tools, tips, and guides to help you prepare, communicate, and succeed in mediation
At PowerHouse Mediation, we believe informed clients and professionals make better decisions. Our Resources page is your central hub for accessing trusted mediation tools, legal insights, downloadable handouts, and industry publications curated by our panel of neutrals, including retired judges and experienced dispute resolution professionals.
Whether you’re preparing for mediation, brushing up on negotiation strategies, or looking for continuing education, this page connects you to everything PowerHouse has to offer.
From the Desk of Our Experts
Explore practical advice and thought leadership in our Insights blog, including communication tips, negotiation strategies, and real-world perspectives from experienced neutrals.
Popular topics include:
Negotiating with difficult personalities
Understanding the anatomy of conflict
Choosing the right neutral for your dispute
Essential Tools for Clients, Lawyers & Neutrals
Access our library of free handouts, including:
Mediation preparation checklists
ADR process overviews
Tips for productive settlement discussions
Parenting Consultant and Custody Evaluator guides
Each document is written to be practical, accessible, and ready for use in mediation or court-connected services.
Published Works That Lead the Conversation
Our team contributes to leading legal journals and publications. Browse our featured publications, including:
“Legally Speaking” monthly column
Articles on family law, arbitration ethics, and dispute resolution best practices
CLE materials from The Professional Education Group
These links provide direct access to Minnesota’s official mediation and arbitration guidelines.
Minnesota Judicial Branch – ADR Overview
A summary of how courts use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to help parties resolve disputes efficiently.
🔗 https://www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Alternative-Dispute-Resolution.aspx
Minnesota ADR Neutrals Roster
See the full list of Rule 114-qualified neutrals published by the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
🔗 https://adr.courts.state.mn.us/
Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice
The full text of the rule governing ADR qualifications and processes.
🔗 https://www.revisor.mn.gov/court_rules/gp/id/114/
Resources That Work as Hard as You Do
Visit the PowerHouse Store for premium tools and materials, including:
Editable ADR templates
CLE-ready video trainings
Branded mediation materials and professional merch
If you’re looking for something specific—whether it’s a mediation intake form, a CLE video, or a neutral’s article—let us know. Contact us or explore our Searchable Resource Center (coming soon).
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