By the end of this program, you should be able to:

• Understand factors that contribute to fair and satisfactory dispute resolution

• Describe key mental processes that influence conflict behaviour

• Decode observable conflict behaviours using a practical framework

• Apply indicated interventions designed to reduce arousal and improve understanding

• Use practical skills that support more constructive negotiation pathways

Dr Darren Moroney

B.Psych, PhD (Counselling Psychology)
Registered Psychologist • Academic • Nationally Accredited Mediator

Darren is a psychologist and mediator based in the Mediation Clinic at the University of Western Australia’s Law School, where he conducts dispute resolution processes across workplace, HR, family and Court-referred matters. He regularly facilitates mediations throughout Western Australia and Victoria.

With extensive experience in both practice and teaching, Darren is a lead trainer in UWA’s National Mediation Accreditation System (NMAS) program and has provided specialist training and consultation to organisations including the Corruption and Crime Commission, WA Police, Australian Federal Police, WA Children’s Court, State Administrative Tribunal, Aboriginal Mediation Service, DMIRS, WA Department of Education, AIFLAM and Anglicare WA.

As a psychologist, Darren works from a mentalising-based approach to support clients with relational and mental health challenges. As an academic, he has taught and conducted research across UWA’s Law School and Curtin University’s Psychology program, contributing to the development of evidence-informed dispute resolution practice.