Lydia Carbone, MSW
Mediation, Conflict Coaching, Communication Skill Building
Practice Details
Mediating agreements for divorce
Mediating agreements for child custody/parenting time for non-married parents
Conflict coaching for individuals
Conflict coaching for multiple parties (spouses, partners, parent/child, sibling)
Training collaborative conflict resolution skills to parents, work groups, adult education programs
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Degrees and Experience
I have been working in the human services field as a social worker since 1983 primarily with or on behalf of families, including legislative advocacy, research and direct services. Since 2019 I have been an active mediator.
RELEVANT EDUCATION
MSW, Rutgers University
BSW Kean University
Basic Mediation Training, MWI
Summary Process Mediation Training, MWI
Divorce Mediation Training, MWI
Permanency Planning Mediation Training, Plummer Youth Services
Conflict Coaching, Martha's Vineyard Mediation Program
RECENT PRESENTATIONS/COURSES TAUGHT
"Strategic Self-Disclosure: A Clinical Tool"
MA - Providers' Council Conference, Oct 2025
MA-National Association of Social Workers Symposium, April 2024
"Building Your Conflict Resolution Skills" -workshop series Jan-Feb 2024
"Developing Your Skills and Comfort in Addressing Conflict"-workshop series, Arlington Community Education, November 2023
"When Your Clients' Cultural Norms Don't Match Yours: Learning to Work with Immigrant Families"
Children's Trust Fund, June 2024
MA - Providers' Council Conference, Oct 2023
"Developing Your Skills and Comfort in Addressing Conflict" -Children's Trust Fund, May 2023
"Beyond the Self-Care Ideal" - MA-National Association of Social Workers Symposium, April 2023
"Redefining Self-Care for the 21st Century Family" -Children's Trust Fund, Feb 2023
"Introduction to Negotiation" - MA Department of Health, Parents of Special Needs Children, Feb 2022
"Integrating Self-Compassion as a Standard of Care" - The Supportive Housing Network of NY, Aug 2020
Professional Memberships
MCFM
Regional Information
Services are offered via Zoom.
Fee Information
Mediation is $300/hour (usually split by the parties)
Conflict Coaching fees vary depending on the number of parties involved and the type of coaching you are seeking (determined by myself and the party(ies) during a complimentary 30 minute intro session)
Training/Teaching fees are based on the duration of the training/workshops, number of participants and delivery modality (in-person or virtual)
