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.

Below the list of calendared events you will find online training opportunities available any time.

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.

Event Phone: 519-252-2772


  • Session 15: Module 5 of Family Relations
     December 13, 2023
     6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Eastern
  • Session 16: Module 5 of IPV and Screening
     December 20, 2023
     6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Eastern
  • Session 17: Module 6 of IPV and Screening & Module 7 of Fundamentals
     January 13, 2024
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
  • Session 18: Module 1 of Advanced Family Mediation
     January 17, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Eastern
  • Session 19: Module 2 of Advanced Family Mediation
     January 24, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Eastern
  • Session 20: Module 3 of Family Law in Mediation
     January 30, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Eastern
  • Session 21: Module 4 of Family Law in Mediation
     February 1, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Eastern
  • Session 22: Module 8 of Fundamentals in Family Mediation
     February 7, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Eastern
  • Session 23: Module 5 of Family Law for Mediators
     February 14, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Eastern
  • Session 24: Module 3 of Advanced Family Mediation
     February 21, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Eastern
  • Session 25: Module 9 of Fundamentals of Family Mediation
     February 28, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Eastern
  • Session 26: Module 6 of Family Law for Mediators
     March 6, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Eastern
  • Session 27: Module 4 of Advanced Family Mediation
     March 13, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Eastern
  • Session 28: Module 6 of Family Relations in Mediation
     March 20, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Eastern
  • Session 29: Module 10 of Fundamentals of Family Mediation
     March 27, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Eastern
  • Session 30: Module 5 & 6 of Advanced Family Mediation
     April 6, 2024
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern

Location: Online (Ontario) Trainers: Jennifer Suzor Krista Konrad Cynthia Nantais Organization Presenting the Program: INSIGHTful Mediation Training Description: We were excited to commence our new Working Professionals Family Mediation course last Fall. This course allows you to take the entire suite of courses required for accreditation after your normal working day, in the evenings and (more…)

Event Phone: 405-569-3105


  • Intro to Online Mediation Training (7 Hours)- Winter 2023
     December 16, 2023
     10:30 am - 6:00 pm Eastern

Location: Online Trainer: Dr. Rob Keiter Organization Presenting the Program: Keiter Mediation LLC Description: This dynamic and interactive course will prepare you to mediate online by addressing and practicing the logistics, skills, and techniques required for successful mediation in the virtual world.  Course is taught online using Zoom. Email: [email protected] Phone: 405-569-3105 More information is (more…)

Event Phone: 626-441-2473


  • Reflective Practice Case Consultation Group (18 Hours)
     January 3, 2024
     12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern
  • Reflective Practice Case Consultation Group (18 Hours)
     February 7, 2024
     12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern
  • Reflective Practice Case Consultation Group (18 Hours)
     March 6, 2024
     12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern
  • Reflective Practice Case Consultation Group (18 Hours)
     April 3, 2024
     12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern
  • Reflective Practice Case Consultation Group (18 Hours)
     May 1, 2024
     12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern
  • Reflective Practice Case Consultation Group (18 Hours)
     June 5, 2024
     12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern
  • Reflective Practice Case Consultation Group (18 Hours)
     July 3, 2024
     12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern
  • Reflective Practice Case Consultation Group (18 Hours)
     August 7, 2024
     12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern
  • Reflective Practice Case Consultation Group (18 Hours)
     September 4, 2024
     12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern
  • Reflective Practice Case Consultation Group (18 Hours)
     October 2, 2024
     12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern

Location: Zoom Number of hours: Over the 12 months total of 18 hours (1.5 hours per month) Trainers: Ellen Waldorf and Laurie Amaya with guest appearances from Michael Lang and Susan Terry Organization Presenting the Program: Reflective Practice Institute Description: Monthly case consultation group using the Reflective Practice Method developed by Michael Lang and Susan (more…)

Event Phone: 416-593-0210


  • Family Relations (21 Hours): Self-Directed Learning
     January 9, 2024 - February 2, 2024
     12:00 am - 11:55 pm Eastern
  • Family Relations (21 Hours): Live Tutorials
     January 16, 2024
     4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Eastern
  • Family Relations (21 Hours): Live Tutorials
     January 23, 2024
     4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Eastern
  • Family Relations (21 Hours): Live Tutorials
     January 30, 2024
     4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Eastern

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Online) Trainers: Jared Norton (MSW, Acc.FM) & Hilary Linton (JD, LL.M, Acc FM, Cert.FM., FDRP Arb/PC) Organization Presenting the Program: Riverdale Mediation Ltd. Description: The Family Relations Course is an intensive two-day (FDRIO) or three-day (OAFM) course designed to meet new standards of accreditation for Family Mediator designation. The course is (more…)


  • CCND’s 40 hour Basic Family & Divorce Mediation Training
     January 24, 2024 - January 27, 2024
     8:30 am - 1:30 pm Eastern
  • CCND’s 40 hour Basic Family & Divorce Mediation Training
     January 30, 2024 - February 2, 2024
     12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern

Location: Zoom Trainers/Presenters: Eva M. DeFranco, JD & Louise R. Zito, JD Organization: The Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce (CCND) Description: This comprehensive training is designed to give each participant the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to mediate family matters. The training utilizes role plays (don’t be shy) & exercises in breakout rooms, lectures, demonstrations, (more…)

Event Phone: 519-252-2772


  • Excellent Questioning in Mediation
     January 24, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Eastern

Location: Online (Ontario) Trainer: Jennifer Suzor and Jared Norton Organization Presenting the Program: INSIGHTful Mediation Training Description: 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 (more…)

Event Phone: 519-252-2772


  • Child Support Law in Mediation
     January 30, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Eastern

Location: Online (Ontario) Trainer: Jennifer Suzor Organization Presenting the Program: INSIGHTful Mediation Training Description: Many accredited family mediators and other professionals working with the legal system want to have a better understanding of family law, drafting and other essential skills.  These courses are delivered “live” so questions can be answered and demonstrations are given of (more…)

Event Phone: 519-252-2772


  • Spousal Support Law in Mediation
     February 1, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Eastern

Location: Online (Ontario) Trainer: Cindy Nantais Organization Presenting the Program: INSIGHTful Mediation Training Description: Many accredited family mediators and other professionals working with the legal system want to have a better understanding of family law, drafting and other essential skills. These courses are delivered “live” so questions can be answered and demonstrations are given of (more…)

Event Phone: 519-252-2772


  • Fundamentals of Family Mediation 2024 (40 Hour Basic): February
     February 5, 2024 - February 9, 2024
     9:00 am - 6:00 pm Eastern
  • Fundamentals of Family Mediation 2024 (40 Hour Basic): September
     September 9, 2024 - September 13, 2024
     9:00 am - 6:00 pm Eastern

Location: Online (Ontario) Trainer: Jennifer Suzor Organization Presenting the Program: INSIGHTful Mediation Training Description: This course is the 40-hour basic family mediation training required to become an accredited or certified mediator with the Ontario Association for Family Mediation (OAFM) and other accrediting bodies throughout the world. You will learn how to be a family mediator, (more…)

Event Phone: 416-593-0210


  • Basic Family Mediation (40 Hours): Self-Directed Learning
     February 13, 2024 - March 29, 2024
     12:00 am - 11:55 pm Eastern
  • Basic Family Mediation (40 Hours): Live Tutorials
     February 20, 2024
     4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern
  • Basic Family Mediation (40 Hours): Live Tutorials
     February 27, 2024
     3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Eastern
  • Basic Family Mediation (40 Hours): Live Tutorials
     March 5, 2024
     4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Eastern
  • Basic Family Mediation (40 Hours): Live Tutorials
     March 19, 2024
     3:00 pm - 7:30 pm Eastern
  • Basic Family Mediation (40 Hours): Live Tutorials
     March 26, 2024
     3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Eastern

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Online) Trainers: Hilary Linton (JD, LL.M, Acc FM, Cert.FM., FDRP Arb/PC) Lindsay Kertland (BA, LLB, LLM, Acc.FM) Borzou Tabrizi (B.A., J.D., FDRP Med., Acc. FM) Organization Presenting the Program: Riverdale Mediation Ltd. Description: This intensive 40-hour program is designed to provide the fundamentals of family mediation. Featuring experienced mediators and academics (more…)

APFM & Mediate.com Present Online Advanced Mediation Training Series

Learn from Prominent Mediators and Earn up to 9 CLE Credits!

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

Chip Rose, J.D.
A client-centered approach to considering the many financial issues of divorce and offering practical, hard won suggestions for resolving them. Watch trailer.

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.

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