2:00-3:30pm Eastern, Thursday, May 26, 2022 (1.5 hours) Learn More: There is great diversity in the field of family mediation today. The co-presence of a variety of family mediation models presents practicing family mediators with the choice of using one model - the one they were trained to use - or use contributions from more [...]
Family Mediation Canada (FMC) is inviting applications for a parttime contract position for Project Manager. Nature of the Position: This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing national family mediation organization. FMC is committed to providing services and supports to family mediators who, in turn, support and enhance the lives of those Canadians [...]
FRIDAY, April 29, 2022- 2 pm to 5 pm (3 HOURS)- ZOOM VC SATURDAY, April 30, 2022- 9 am to 4 pm (7 HOURS)- ZOOM VC Full brochure and registration information here>>>
This webinar will address the various approaches to writing mediation reports/memoranda. Many different styles have evolved, sometimes driven by the issues in dispute or even the professional background of the mediator. We seldom receive opportunities to review the numerous styles and approaches to report preparation. In this webinar many different approaches to mediation report writing [...]
In support of Family Mediation Canada’s and the Elder Mediation International Network’s vision toward excellence in Elder Mediation, and a quest to explore what elements are needed in Elder Mediation training to make this happen, this 20-hour series (eight sessions at 2.5 hours per session) will focus on the actual experience and topics that participants [...]
Current Offerings A Scholarly Review of Mediation Models - Dr. Desmond Ellis 2:00-3:30pm Eastern, Thursday, May 26, 2022 (1.5 hours) There is great diversity in the field of family mediation today. The co-presence of a variety of family mediation models presents practicing family mediators with the choice of using one model - the one they [...]
A new approach to authentically engaging with children and youth Child consultation skills for family law practitioners, family mediators, parenting coordinators and other practitioners who would like to include the voices of children in their processes Non-evaluative Meetings rather than interviews Two activity-based meetings with children Child meeting skills including six developmentally appropriate activities A [...]
Introduction to Voice of the Child Giving children an opportunity to share their voice is clearly mandated in our legislation. As family professionals, it is vital to be able to explain the Voice of the Child to parents. This online webinar is an Introduction to the Voice of the Child, how to present it to [...]
In support of Family Mediation Canada’s and the Elder Mediation International Network’s vision toward excellence in Elder Mediation, and a quest to explore what elements are needed in EM training to make this happen, this 20-hour series (eight sessions at 2.5 hours per session) will focus on the actual experience and topics that participants require [...]
How does divorce affect kids? 4 decades of research This webinar will explore the short-term and long-term effects of divorce on children that have been empirically researched over the course of forty years. We will examine the wide range of findings that have drawn diametrically opposed conclusions, from “children of divorce are resilient and do [...]