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.
Upcoming Events
Event Phone: 519-252-2772
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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
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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
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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
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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…)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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].