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REMARKABLE TRAINING
Inclusive, inspiring, and insightful family mediation training geared to experienced professionals.
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A FRESH TRAINING APPROACH
Rich, vibrant, and meaningful family mediation training by experienced skilled trainers.
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EXCEPTIONAL SPEAKERS
Leading practitioners and researchers share generously of their talents and expertise to enrich your learning experience.
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COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING
Training that connects you to your mediation community.
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REFOCUS YOUR CAREER
Expand your knowledge and skills to help families find peaceful solutions.
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EXPAND YOUR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Take your career in a new, positive, and rewarding direction.
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FAMILY MEDIATION TRAINING EXCELLENCE
Start your mediation career within-depth knowledge, refined mediation skills, and comprehensive understanding.
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EXPERT COURSE DIRECTORS
Our Course Directors have extensive family mediation, teaching, and training experience, in Canada and abroad.
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LEARN, EXPERIENCE, AND SHARE
Train with colleagues to transform your skills to help families in conflict.
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APPROVED COURSES FOR ACCREDITATION
Our mediation courses are specifically designed to meet the accreditation criteria of the OAFM and other organizations in Ontario. Our courses launch your mediation career.
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INNOVATIVE TEACHING
Dynamic and engaging teaching methodology for every participant: a rich blend of theory and practical experience.
We provide family mediation training to lawyers, social workers and other interested persons across Canada that has consistently been rated as excellent. We believe this is so because we love and believe in family mediation as the best process choice for separating families. Learn from our experienced, Accredited Family Mediators eager to share their skill and knowledge with you. Our training, now online, can be used to apply for accreditation and certification and includes all of the courses required by leading designating bodies like the Ontario Association for Family Mediation. We will equip you to understand conflict, the mediation process, negotiation theory, power dynamics and most importantly the hands-on experience required to learn and master the mediation process.
NEW WORKING PROFESSIONALS FORMAT FOR FAMILY MEDIATION ACCREDITATION
Our new cumulative training provides all of the necessary courses for accreditation on four Saturdays and weekly evenings over a six month period. Our current course is full and the next one starts September 30th, 2023. A convenient monthly payment plan is available for this format and all of our courses. Click here to learn more
Fundamentals of Family Mediation
May 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, 2023
September 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2023
This course is the 40-hour (5 day) basic family mediation training required to become an Accredited Mediator with the Ontario Association for Family Mediation and other organizations. Training will include guest speakers and role plays and cover fundamental family mediation theory and skills. Learn More.
Power Imbalances and Domestic Violence
June 7, 8 and 9, 2023
October 16, 17 and 18, 2023
This is a 21-hour (3 days) course on Screening for Intimate Partner Violence and Power Imbalances for mediation and collaborative. Training will cover how to screen, how to determine when proceeding is not appropriate; what tools and techniques to use. Can be purchased as 3 days for accreditation as mediator, 2 days for collaborative or as a 1 day refresher. Learn More.
Family Law for Mediators
June 5, 6 and 7, 2023
September 6, 7 and 8, 2023
This 21-hour (3 day) course on Family Law is Accredited by the Ontario Association for Family Mediation as a requirement for trainees who have not practised family law. It would also be helpful for family professionals who want to understand family law better. Training will survey all major areas of family law including property law, child support, spousal support, and custody and access.Learn More.
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Family Relations
May 29, 30 and 31, 2023
October 10, 11 and 12, 2023
This 21-hour course is intended to meet the accreditation requirements of the Ontario Association of Family Mediators (OAFM), for accreditation purposes. It is a required course for all participants who are not mental health professionals, such as lawyers, paralegals, and others. The course introduces participants to family related dynamics and issues which are present in family mediation, expanding participants’ understanding of issues such as family systems theory, mental health issues, attachment in family relationships, and child development. The course is taught by a senior and experienced team of mental health professionals. The course will be taught through a combination of lectures, group discussions, case studies, and exercises. Learn More.
Advanced Family Mediation
June 21, 22 and 23, 2023
November 1, 2 and 3, 2023
Our Advanced Mediation course allows future mediators to take a deep dive into understanding conflict, particularly the threat and defending dynamics that form the basis of Insight Mediation. Understanding conflict and high conflict situations, avoiding impasse and working with emotions are key mediator skills. This class is taught by Elizabeth Sterritt and/or Jennifer Suzor, advanced Insight practitioners. This course meet the requirements of accreditation for the Ontario Association for Family Mediation and other accrediting bodies. This course is half role plays in a 3 to 1 coach ration with our very experienced coaching team. Learn More.
PACKAGE DISCOUNTS
Package A for Family Law Lawyers:
Courses 1, 3, 4 and 5
Package B
for Social Workers, Financial Professionals, and Paralegals:
Courses 1, 2, 3 and 4
Package C
for various backgrounds that require Family Relations & Family Law:
Courses 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Simulated Role Play Courses
Week One: March 13, 14, 15 and April 13 and 14, 2023
Week Two: May 1, 2, 3, 25 and 26, 2023
Week One: July 12, 13, 14, 24 and 25, 2023
Week Two: August 9, 10, 11, 24 and 25, 2023
Week One: September 13, 14, 15 and October 2 and 3, 2023
Week Two: November 8, 9, 10, 23 and 24, 2023
The Simulated Role Play Course has been approved by the Ontario Association for Family Mediation as meeting 80 of the 100 hours required for Supervised Practical Experience. It is structured as two separate one week blocks and can be purchased as such. Week one and Week Two are separated unto a three (3) and two (2) day block. This is an evaluative course, designed to meet the requirements to become an Accredited Family Mediator. The purpose of this course is to provide direct, hands on experience as observer, client and mediator. The goal is to provide opportunity for the trainee to obtain up to three (3) mediation reports that could be used for accreditation in the simulated format. Role plays will encompass a mediation from intake to finish and include comprehensive and/or complex issues. The expectation is that the trainee further develops the skills and knowledge required for mediation throughout the course and has the opportunity to complete several mediations, providing them with the opportunity to obtain up to three Mediation Reports.
We offer the following courses to practising Certified and Accredited Family Mediators and legal professionals interested in learning more about specialized parts of the law and mediation process. These are designed to enhance the skills of mediators and provide on-going professional development.
FAMILY MEDIATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Learn How to be a Family Mediator
This is a free live webinar where you can meet Lead Trainer Jennifer Suzor, learn about the course and ask questions. The webinar will take place on the fourth Monday of every month from 6 pm to 6:30 pm. Please register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Online Learning Webcast: Family Law Refresher for Mediators
Dates TBC
This 7 hour course is designed for family professionals and Accredited Family Mediators wanting a better understanding of family law in divorce and separation.
Online Learning Webcast: Property Law in Mediation
May 17, 2023 (6 pm - 9:15 pm)
Learn more about deductions, exclusions, pre-marriage assets, conditional debt and how to use a NFP in mediation to help the parties see the differences between them and resolve them. Taught by Cindy Nantatis.
Working With Pensions for Family Law Professionals and Mediators
September 28, 2023 (1:30 - 4:30 pm)
This 3 hour training with Kelley McKeating of McKeating Actuaries allows you to fully understand the valuation of pensions, how and when to engage with experts, how to canvas options for deduction of notional tax and generally engage with clients in mediation over this incredibly important topic. Kelley graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1985 with an Honours Bachelor of Mathematics degree (Actuarial Science major). She is a fully-qualified actuary, a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA) and a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) since 1995.
TBD
Join Jim Doxtador as he shares on Indigenous Dispute Resolution methods, using the approach first shared by Dr. Rick Hill and Dr. Bob Antone and on Haudenosaunee culture. This would qualify for 3 hours of the indigenous training required for Rostered Mediators.
Online Learning Webcast: Advanced Property and Income Determination for Mediators
October 4, 2023 (6 pm - 9:15 pm)
Join Matthew Krofchick, a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) and a Valuations Manager at Krofchick Valuations in Toronto, as he leads this Advanced Level training for mediators on business valuations and difficult income calculations.
Online Learning Webcast: Drafting Skills For Mediators
May 31, 2023 (6 pm - 9:15 pm)
This 3 hour course is designed for family professionals and Accredited Family Mediators wanting to draft with clarity and precision for clients and other justice partners.
Online Learning Webcast: Insight Mediation Skills Building
September 29, 2023 (9 am - 4 pm)
This training is an intermediate and advanced level training for those wishing to understand and apply insight mediation techniques taught by Jennifer Suzor and Elizabeth Sterritt.
Online Learning Webcast: Child Support Law In Mediation
January 30, 2024 (6 pm - 9:15 pm)
This 3 hour course is designed for Accredited Family Mediators wanting a deeper understanding of the more complex issues in support law or for those in the family justice system working with families and interested in family mediation.
Online Learning Webcast: Spousal Support Law In Mediation
April 26, 2023 (6 pm - 9:15 pm)
This 3 hour course is designed for Accredited Family Mediators wanting a deeper understanding of the more complex issues in support law or for those in the family justice system working with families and interested in family mediation. This course is taught by Cindy Nantais.
Online Learning Webcast: Excellent Questioning
January 24, 2024 (6 pm- 9:15 pm)
Join Insightful Mediation Training Lead Trainer Jennifer Suzor as she and experienced mediator Jared Norton explore the many ways we can use questions to better understand our clients, their underlying interests and motivations, and lead them to discover the resolutions that suit their family best.
