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.

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
     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…)

Event Phone: 519-252-2772


  • 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: 416-593-0210


  • Advanced Parenting Coordination (14 Hours)
     March 21, 2024 - April 8, 2024
     12:00 am - 11:55 pm Eastern

Dates: Program open from March 21 – April 8, 2024 for self-directed learning. Live, interactive tutorials on March 28 & April 8, 2024 (PM Sessions) Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Online) Trainers: Hilary Linton (JD, LL.M, Acc FM, Cert.FM., FDRP Arb/PC) & Dr. Shely Polak (Clinical Social Worker & Family Mediator) Organization Presenting the Program: Riverdale (more…)


  • NYSCDM 60-Hour Divorce Mediation Training
     March 23, 2024
     1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern
  • NYSCDM 60-Hour Divorce Mediation Training
     March 24, 2024
     1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern

Location: Zoom Trainers/Presenters: The trainer for the Winter 2024 live session is Robert Kirkman Collins, Esq., Professor of Practice, and Founder and Director of the Divorce Mediation Clinic at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Experienced coaches also will provide feedback to trainees. For the pre-work, multiple presenters with decades of experience are featured (more…)

Event Phone: 519-252-2772


  • Simulated Role Play Course (80 Hours) Week One
     March 27, 2024 - March 28, 2024
     9:00 am - 6:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (80 Hours) Week Two
     April 8, 2024 - April 10, 2024
     9:00 am - 6:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (80 Hours) Week Two
     April 22, 2024 - April 23, 2024
     9:00 am - 6:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (80 Hours) Week One
     June 3, 2024 - June 5, 2024
     9:00 am - 6:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (80 Hours) Week One
     June 20, 2024 - June 21, 2024
     9:00 am - 6:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (80 Hours) Week Two
     July 10, 2024 - July 12, 2024
     9:00 am - 6:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (80 Hours) Week Two
     July 25, 2024 - July 26, 2024
     9:00 am - 6:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (80 Hours) Week One
     September 23, 2024 - September 25, 2024
     9:00 am - 6:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (80 Hours) Week One
     October 7, 2024 - October 8, 2024
     9:00 am - 6:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (80 Hours) Week Two
     October 30, 2024 - October 31, 2024
     9:00 am - 6:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (80 Hours) Week Two
     November 1, 2024
     9:00 am - 6:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (80 Hours) Week Two
     November 14, 2024 - November 15, 2024
     9:00 am - 6:00 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…)


  • Introductory Collaborative Interdisciplinary Training
     March 27, 2024 - March 29, 2024
     12:00 pm - 5:30 pm Eastern

Location: Online via Zoom (Live and interactive online training) Trainers/Presenters: Forrest “Woody” Mosten, Anne Lucas, MA, LMHC, and David Harper, C.P.A. Organization: Mosten Guthrie Academy Description: Discover a New Path in Your Professional Career with Mosten Guthrie Academy’s Inaugural Collaborative Practice Training. Our unique program is specifically tailored for divorce professionals, family law attorneys, therapists, (more…)

Event Phone: (617) 621-7009 x29


  • 
Elder Decisions® Elder Mediation Training (Adult Family Mediation Training)
     April 2, 2024
     12:15 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern
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Elder Decisions® Elder Mediation Training (Adult Family Mediation Training)
     April 4, 2024
     12:15 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern
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Elder Decisions® Elder Mediation Training (Adult Family Mediation Training)
     April 6, 2024
     11:00 am - 3:45 pm Eastern
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Elder Decisions® Elder Mediation Training (Adult Family Mediation Training)
     April 16, 2024
     12:15 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern
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Elder Decisions® Elder Mediation Training (Adult Family Mediation Training)
     April 18, 2024
     12:15 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern
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Elder Decisions® Elder Mediation Training (Adult Family Mediation Training)
     April 20, 2024
     11:00 am - 3:45 pm Eastern

Location: Online via Zoom Trainers/Presenters: Crystal Thorpe, MSW, MBA – Lead Trainer Arline Kardasis, MAT – Lead Trainer Joan Braun, Esq. Anna Pollard, LICSW, C-ASWCM Steven M. Cohen, Esq. Malya Kurzweil Levin, Esq. John Holt, Esq. Beth Polner Abrahams, Esq. Organization: Elder Decisions®, a division of Agreement Resources, LLC – A team of experienced mediators (more…)

Event Phone: 519-252-2772


  • Family Law for Mediators (21 Hours)
     April 3, 2024 - April 5, 2024
     9:00 am - 6:00 pm Eastern
  • Family Law for Mediators (21 Hours)
     November 4, 2024 - November 6, 2024
     9:00 am - 6:00 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: 626-441-2473


  • 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


  • Advanced Family Mediation (21 Hours): Self-Directed Learning
     April 9, 2024 - May 6, 2024
     12:00 am - 11:55 pm Eastern
  • Advanced Family Mediation (21 Hours): Live Tutorials
     April 16, 2024
     3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Eastern
  • Advanced Family Mediation (21 Hours): Live Tutorials
     April 25, 2024
     3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Eastern
  • Advanced Family Mediation (21 Hours): Live Tutorials
     May 2, 2024
     3:30 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) Avagene Skervin (B.A, LLB, ACC. FM, NP) Organization Presenting the Program: Riverdale Mediation Ltd. Description: This role-play-based, 21-Hour course features experienced mediators, professional actors, experienced coaches (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.

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.

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