Family Mediation Training & Events Calendar
On this calendar APFM lists only training programs and events that are relevant for family mediators. We recommend taking a training program about mediation fundamentals and skills before attending a program focused on using mediation skills in work with families.
Listing a program or event on the calendar does not imply that APFM endorses the qualifications of the trainer or the quality of the training/program except where it is explicitly stated that APFM’s Training Committee has approved the trainers and the program.
Times listed are in the Eastern Time Zone.
Interested in Placing your Training on this Calendar?
We’ll need the information below. You can either complete the form at the end of this page or send information to [email protected] in the following format:
- Date
- Location
- Title of program
- Number of hours
- Trainer(s)
- Organization presenting the program
- Brief description of program
- Email for inquiries
- Phone number for inquiries
- Website address for more information
APFM members may list their professional family mediation training programs at no charge. For others, the cost is $39 per event listing.
It can take 3-5 business days to get your listing posted to the calendar once submitted to APFM.
Upcoming Events
Event Phone: 416-593-0210
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Family Law (30 Hours) Fall 2025: Self-directed learning
September 25, 2025 - January 25, 2026
12:00 am - 11:55 pm Eastern -
Family Law (30 Hours) Fall 2025: Live Tutorials
December 4, 2025
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern -
Family Law (30 Hours) Fall 2025: Live Tutorials
January 8, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Online) Trainers: Borzou Tabrizi, B.A., J.D., Acc. FM Organization Presenting the Program: Riverdale Mediation Ltd. Description: This course is designed for family mediators who do not have experience in family law. It is an overview course that covers all main areas of family law in a broad way. Its goal is (more…)
Event Phone: 416-593-0210
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Family Relations: Self-Directed Learning
November 13, 2025 - December 15, 2025
12:00 am - 11:55 pm Eastern -
Family Relations: Live Tutorials - Module 1
November 25, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern -
Family Relations: Live Tutorials - Module 2
December 2, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern -
Family Relations: Live Tutorials - Module 3
December 9, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Online) Trainers: Hilary Linton, JD, LL.M, Acc FM, Cert.FM., FDRP Arb/PC Anthony Lawrence Organization Presenting the Program: Riverdale Mediation Ltd. Description: The Family Relations Course is designed to meet the requirements for family mediation, parenting coordination and arbitration accreditation in Ontario. It is also an extremely valuable course for anyone working (more…)
Event Phone: 519-252-2772
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Advanced Family Mediation (21 Hours)- November 2025
November 24, 2025 - November 26, 2025
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern -
Advanced Family Mediation (21 Hours)- May 2026
May 4, 2026 - May 6, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
Location: Online (Ontario) Trainer: Jennifer Suzor Organization Presenting the Program: INSIGHTful Mediation Training Description: The Advanced Mediation class 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 (more…)
Event Phone: 519-252-2772
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Advanced Family Mediation (21 hours) - November
November 24, 2025 - November 26, 2025
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
Location: Online (Ontario) Trainer: Jennifer Suzor Organization Presenting the Program: INSIGHTful Mediation Training Description: The Advanced Mediation class allows future mediators to take a deep dive into understanding conflict, particularly the threat and defending dynamics that form the basis of insight mediation. It takes participants into an experiential deep dive into the practical application of (more…)
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Case Consultation and Study Group
December 2, 2025
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern -
Case Consultation and Study Group
January 6, 2026
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern -
Case Consultation and Study Group
February 3, 2026
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern -
Case Consultation and Study Group
March 3, 2026 - March 4, 2026
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern
Location: Online via Zoom Trainers: Forrest “Woody” Mosten and Ewan Malcolm Organization Presenting the Program: Mosten Mediation Training Description: Raise your conflict resolution strategies and skills, form meaningful and long-lasting professional connections, and benefit from the insights generated by an interdisciplinary group of practitioners dedicated to their craft. Whether just starting out or after many (more…)
Event Phone: 937-768-6200
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ARIA training: Engaging in Conflict Creatively
December 3, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern
Location: Online Trainer: Jay Rothman, Ph.D. Organization Presenting the Program: The ARIA Group and Mediate.com Description: Join internationally recognized educator, author, and mediator Dr. Jay Rothman for an immersive four-part training in the ARIA (Antagonism, Resonance, Invention, Action) framework—a powerful approach for transforming destructive conflict into opportunities for creative change. In this course, participants will: (more…)
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Webinar: Technology That Builds Agreements - Setting Parents Up for Success Beyond Mediation | APFM Members
December 10, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Eastern
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Webinar: Technology That Builds Agreements - Setting Parents Up for Success Beyond Mediation | Non Members
December 10, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Eastern
Event Phone: 415-812-1052
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Reflective Debrief Practice Group
December 18, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern -
Reflective Debrief Practice Group
January 15, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern -
Reflective Debrief Practice Group
February 19, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern -
Reflective Debrief Practice Group
March 19, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern -
Reflective Debrief Practice Group
April 16, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern -
Reflective Debrief Practice Group
May 21, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern -
Reflective Debrief Practice Group
June 18, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern -
Reflective Debrief Practice Group
July 16, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern -
Reflective Debrief Practice Group
August 20, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern -
Reflective Debrief Practice Group
September 17, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern -
Reflective Debrief Practice Group
October 15, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern
Location: Online Number of hours: 1.5 per session Trainers: Michael Lang, Ellen Waldorf and Hansa R. Patel Organization presenting the program: Reflective Practice Institute International Description: Join our 12-month Reflective Practice Group for mediators and conflict professionals beginning November 20, 2025. This online monthly gathering offers a supportive space to sharpen your mediation skills, deepen (more…)
Event Phone: 519-252-2772
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Administration of Mediation Practice
January 16, 2026
9:30 am - 1:30 pm Eastern
Location: Online (Ontario) Trainer: Jennifer Suzor and Jocelyn Caron Organization Presenting the Program: INSIGHTful Mediation Training Description: Over the years we have been asked to offer a course to help new mediators (and existing ones!) set up their mediation practice. This virtual course will be co-taught by experienced mediator and lead trainer Jennifer Suzor and (more…)
APFM & Mediate.com Present Online Advanced Mediation Training Series
Did you know that APFM and Mediate.com have partnered to produce the highest quality online divorce and family mediation trainings available?
If you missed the 2018 APFM Conference in San Diego, four incredible workshops were recorded live, and are available for purchase now at low introductory pricing. Purchase the full package of divorce mediation strategies from master practitioners in the field:
- Chip Rose delivers a roadmap for the mediation process he has developed and honed over the past 30 years of his career. Watch trailer.
- Don Saposnek gives us critical research-based information about mediating with the notorious “gatekeeper parent” and techniques to help the mediator best deal with these challenges. Watch trailer.
- Jim Melamed condenses a treasure trove of his carefully explained mediation strategies and interventions into 90-minutes of high-impact course material. Watch trailer.
- APFM President Michael Aurit moderated a fascinating panel discussion with Chip, Don, and Jim, as well as Amanda Singer and Donna Petrucelli. Watch trailer.
Creative Core Financial Solutions
Dealing with Gatekeeper Parents
Donald T. Saposnek, Ph.D.
Presenting the latest research on gatekeeper parents, then elaborating on specific perspectives and strategies for effectively dealing with them. Watch the trailer.
Maximizing Mediation
Jim Melamed, J.D.
A highly experienced mediator shares his favorite techniques and strategies to help participants through the mediation process. Watch trailer.
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Michael Aurit
Perspectives and insights of experienced divorce mediators considering the critical questions facing the field. Watch trailer.
4 Game-Changing Tips To Build Your Divorce Mediation Practice (1.5 hours)
Trainer: Michael Aurit
Whether you are just opening the doors of your divorce mediation practice, or you have been a professional family mediator for many years, implementing these 4 Game-Changing Tips with potential clients can be game-changers for developing your more successful mediation practice. Partnering with Mediate.com, this program shares the details of The Aurit Center For Divorce Mediation’s positive results from utilizing these modern approaches to practice building. In addition to improving client retention, these approaches can work to maximize the success of substantive outcomes in mediation, as each “game-changer” is rooted in developing increased trust with potential clients. The course is divided into 4 sections: (1) Developing your brand is everything; (2) First impressions matter – i.e. make your office awesome; (3) Give a strategic, structured yet flexible initial consultation; (4) Make your Agreement To Mediate a Star!
More information is here.
Professional Certification in Trauma and Resilience: Level One (20 Hours)
Florida State University | Learning For Life
Florida State University has launched a new online curriculum for a Professional Certification in Trauma and Resilience: Level One. The curriculum was developed by the Clearinghouse on Trauma & Resilience within the Institute for Family Violence Studies in the College of Social Work. The curriculum enables professionals to develop the knowledge and skills they need to understand the impact of adult and child trauma, along with the keys to resilience. Participants will learn crucial information to improve service delivery to clients, students, human services recipients, patients, and other members of the public.
More information is here.
APFM Training Calendar Submission Form
To request a listing on APFM’s Training Calendar, please fill out the form below. There is no charge for APFM members. The cost for non-members is $39 per event listing.
If you do not receive a reply within 2 business days, please send an inquiry to [email protected].