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Join us for the Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM) 2026 Annual Conference, themed “The Human Element: Empathy, Equity, and the Future of Mediation,” taking place online from March 25 to 27, 2026.

This virtual event offers a comprehensive schedule designed to enhance your mediation practice:

Pre-Conference Workshops (March 25):

• From Active Listening to Resonance Listening: A Buberian Approach to Mediating Deep Family Conflicts with Jay Rothman
• Nonviolent Communication in Mediation: A Path to Trust, Connection, and Integration with Nora Heiber
• From Doing to Understanding: Reflective Practice for Continuous Growth with Laurie Amaya, Beibhinn Byrne, Nancy Radford, Hansa Patel, Tracey-Leigh Wessels and Moderator Michael Lang

Conference Sessions (March 25-27):

• Opening Plenary
• Keynote Panel focusing on The Empathy Gap with Dr. Ashok Battacharya
• Workshops: Covering topics like neuroscience, parenting plans, AI and technology tools, empathy, stress management, financial conflict, collaborative mediation, real estate and equity in mediation.

Each session is crafted to provide practical skills and insights applicable to your mediation practice.

As a virtual conference, you can participate from anywhere, eliminating travel costs and allowing for flexible attendance.

Recordings of all substantive sessions will be available to registrants, ensuring you can revisit the material at your convenience.

Additionally, the conference provides opportunities for networking with peers and access to presentations from leading sponsors in the field.

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your skills, connect with fellow professionals, and stay at the forefront of family mediation practice.

We look forward to seeing you at APFM 2026!