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 2024: Self-directed learning
October 1, 2024 - November 5, 2024
12:00 am - 11:55 pm Eastern -
Family Law (30 Hours) Fall 2024: Live Tutorials
October 15, 2024
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern -
Family Law (30 Hours) Fall 2024: Live Tutorials
October 22, 2024
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern -
Family Law (30 Hours) Fall 2024: Live Tutorials
October 29, 2024
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Online) Trainers: Borzou Tabrizi, B.A., J.D., Acc. FM Hilary Linton, JD, LL.M, Acc FM, Cert.FM., FDRP Arb/PC 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 (more…)
Event Phone: 508-655-5980
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40-Hour Basic Divorce Mediation Training (Zoom)
October 15, 2024 - October 17, 2024
8:45 am - 1:30 pm Eastern -
40-Hour Basic Divorce Mediation Training (Zoom)
October 22, 2024 - October 24, 2024
8:45 am - 1:30 pm Eastern -
40-Hour Basic Divorce Mediation Training (Zoom)
October 29, 2024 - October 31, 2024
8:45 am - 1:30 pm Eastern
Location: Zoom Trainers: Justin Kelsey, Esq. Ellen Waldorf, Esq. John Fiske, Esq. Kenia Franjul, LICSW Jennifer Hawthorne, Esq. Betsy Ross, LICSW, CGP Victoria C. Spetter, Esq. Kim Whelan, CDFA Julia Nepini, LICSW Organization Presenting the Program: Divorce Mediation Training Associates Description: This intensive 40-hour divorce mediation training class equips you with the skills of a (more…)
Event Phone: (617) 621-7009 x29
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Elder Decisions® Elder Mediation Training (Adult Family Mediation Training) - Fall 2024
October 15, 2024
12:15 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern -
Elder Decisions® Elder Mediation Training (Adult Family Mediation Training) - Fall 2024
October 22, 2024
12:15 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern -
Elder Decisions® Elder Mediation Training (Adult Family Mediation Training) - Fall 2024
October 29, 2024
12:15 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern
Location: Online via Zoom Trainers/Presenters: Crystal Thorpe, MSW, MBA Arline Kardasis, MAT Anna Pollard, LICSW, C-ASWCM Steven M. Cohen, Esq. Malya Kurzweil Levin, Esq. John Holt, Esq. Organization: Elder Decisions®, a division of Agreement Resources, LLC – A team of experienced mediators who work with older adults and their families to address conflicts related to (more…)
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Webinar:Developing a curious and empathetic mind: Consultations in the Balint Method | APFM Members
October 16, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern
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Webinar:Developing a curious and empathetic mind: Consultations in the Balint Method | Non Members
October 16, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern
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In Whose Best Interest? Or When To Call It Quits
October 16, 2024
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern -
In Whose Best Interest? Or When To Call It Quits
November 13, 2024
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern
Location: ZOOM, ONLINE TRAINING Trainers/Presenters: LOUISE R ZITO,JD, EVA DEFRANCO, JD AND ELIZABETH THAYER, PHD. Organization: The Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce (CCND) Description: THIS IS THE FINAL SEGMENT IN THE QUITS SERIES. We began this journey in May, 2023 looking at termination of Mediations and Collaborative Divorce when the integrity of the process is (more…)
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Monthly Reflective Practice Group
October 17, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern -
Monthly Reflective Practice Group
November 21, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern -
Monthly Reflective Practice Group
December 19, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern -
Monthly Reflective Practice Group
January 16, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern -
Monthly Reflective Practice Group
February 20, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern -
Monthly Reflective Practice Group
March 20, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern -
Monthly Reflective Practice Group
April 17, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern
Dates: Third Thursday of each month, May 16, 2024 through April 17, 2025, 12 PM to 1:30 PM U.S. Eastern Tim Location: Online Trainers: Hansa Patel, Michael Lang, and Susan Terry Organization Presenting the Program: Reflective Practice Institute International Description: The Reflective Debrief® model developed by Michael Lang and Susan Terry is a structured non-judgmental (more…)
Event Phone: 519-252-2772
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Simulated Role Play Course (80 Hours) Week Two
October 30, 2024 - October 31, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern -
Simulated Role Play Course (80 Hours) Week Two
November 1, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern -
Simulated Role Play Course (80 Hours) Week Two
November 14, 2024 - November 15, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
Location: Online (Ontario) Trainer: Jennifer Suzor Organization Presenting the Program: INSIGHTful Mediation Training Description: 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 required for accreditation with the Ontario Association for Family mediation. It would be an (more…)
Event Phone: 519-252-2772
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Family Law for Mediators (21 Hours)
November 4, 2024 - November 6, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
Location: Online (Ontario) Trainer: Cynthia Nantais Organization Presenting the Program: INSIGHTful Mediation Training Description: Our Family Law course has been rated as exceptional because of the devotion of our training team to making this content relevant and understandable. Whether you are taking this course to meet the accreditation requirements or re-taking it so that you (more…)
Event Phone: 416-593-0210
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Screening for Power Imbalances (21 Hours): Self-Directed Learning
November 5, 2024 - December 3, 2024
12:00 am - 11:55 pm Eastern -
Screening for Power Imbalances (21 Hours): Live Tutorials
November 12, 2024
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern -
Screening for Power Imbalances (21 Hours): Live Tutorials
November 19, 2024
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Eastern -
Screening for Power Imbalances (21 Hours): Live Tutorials
November 26, 2024
4:00 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) Organization Presenting the Program: Riverdale Mediation Ltd. Description: Riverdale has for many years set the bar high in this essential course. Knowing how to identify, assess and manage all forms of power imbalance (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].