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


  • Advanced Family Mediation: Self-Directed Learning
     March 26, 2026 - April 26, 2026
     12:00 am - 11:55 pm Eastern
  • Advanced Family Mediation: Live Tutorials - Module 1
     April 7, 2026
     3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Eastern
  • Advanced Family Mediation: Live Tutorials - Module 2
     April 14, 2026
     3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Eastern
  • Advanced Family Mediation: Live Tutorials - Module 3
     April 21, 2026
     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) Avagene Skervin (B.A, LLB, ACC. FM, NP) Organization Presenting the Program: Riverdale Mediation Ltd. Description: Designed for those students who have completed a 14-hour Basic Parenting Coordination course, this advanced-level workshop focuses on building practical skills for offering excellent PC (more…)

Event Phone: 424-235-4173


  • Mediation FORTY - HOUR TRAINING Mastery: Zoom Session (6:00 pm - 9:15 pm PST)
     March 26, 2026 - March 27, 2026
     9:00 pm - 12:15 am Eastern
  • Mediation FORTY - HOUR TRAINING Mastery: In-Person Summit (10:00 am - 5:00 pm PST)
     March 30, 2026
     7:00 am - 8:00 pm Eastern
  • Mediation FORTY - HOUR TRAINING Mastery: In-Person Summit (10:00 am - 5:00 pm PST)
     March 31, 2026
     7:00 am - 8:00 pm Eastern

Location: Hybrid (Zoom and In-Person; Los Angeles, CA) Trainers/Presenters: Leyla Balakhane Jennifer Terando Marc D. Alexander Kenneth Cloke Lori Dobrin Jani Fosgate David A. Hoffman Michelle “Mickey” Katz Elisa Kiselburgh Phyllis L. Pollack Myer J. Sankary Jack Schadeck Dr. Mona Shenassa Toubian Adam Wadhon Louise Nixon Chip Rose Organization: Mediation Mastery Description: Our 40 Hour (more…)

Event Phone: 519-252-2772


  • Simulated Role Play Course (Week Two)
     March 30, 2026 - March 31, 2026
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (Week Two)
     April 20, 2026 - April 22, 2026
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (Week One)
     May 11, 2026
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (Week One)
     May 19, 2026 - May 20, 2026
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (Week One)
     June 5, 2026 - June 6, 2026
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (Week One)
     October 19, 2026 - October 21, 2026
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (Week One)
     November 2, 2026 - November 3, 2026
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (Week Two)
     June 22, 2026 - June 23, 2026
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (Week Two)
     November 19, 2026 - November 20, 2026
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (Week Two)
     December 2, 2026 - December 4, 2026
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
  • Simulated Role Play Course (Week Two)
     July 8, 2026 - July 10, 2026
     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


  • Advanced Property and Income Determination for Family Law Professionals and Mediators
     March 31, 2026
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Eastern

Location: Online (Ontario) Trainer: Matthew Krofchick Organization Presenting the Program: INSIGHTful Mediation Training Description: Join Matthew Krofchick, a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) and a Valuations Manager at Krofchick Valuations in Toronto, as he leads this Advanced Level training for mediators on business valuations and difficult income calculations. Email: [email protected] Phone: 519-252-2772 More information is here. (more…)


  • Mosten Ousky Collaborative Practice Consultation and Study Group
     April 6, 2026
     12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern
  • Mosten Ousky Collaborative Practice Consultation and Study Group
     May 12, 2026
     12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern
  • Mosten Ousky Collaborative Practice Consultation and Study Group
     June 9, 2026
     12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern
  • Mosten Ousky Collaborative Practice Consultation and Study Group
     July 14, 2026
     12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern

Trainer: Woody Mosten & Ron Ousky Organization Presenting the Program: Mosten Mediation Training Description: Raise your Collaborative Practice 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. Facilitated by Woody Mosten and Ron Ousky for a third year, 90-minute (more…)

Event Phone: 519-252-2772


  • Administration of Mediation Practice
     April 7, 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…)

Event Phone: 519-252-2772


  • Family Relations in Mediation - April 2026 (21 Hours)
     April 15, 2026 - April 17, 2026
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
  • Family Relations in Mediation - November 2026 (21 Hours)
     November 11, 2026 - November 13, 2026
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern

Location: Online (Ontario) Trainer: Krista Konrad Organization Presenting the Program: INSIGHTful Mediation Training Description: This course provides an in-depth understanding of the complexities of family dynamics, relationships, and the psychological factors that impact conflict resolution. Topics include family systems theory, focusing on the interconnected roles and dynamics within families, and communication patterns, highlighting strategies to (more…)

Event Phone: 415-812-1052


  • 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: 423-266-4050


  • 46-hour Family Mediation Training
     April 20, 2026 - April 24, 2026
     8:30 am - 6:30 pm Eastern

Location: Chattanooga, TN Trainers: Marilyn McKnight, Steve Erickson, Ed Nanney, Regina McDevitt and Barry Gold Organization Presenting the Program: Private Dispute Resolution Services, LLC and Erickson Mediation Institute Description: This is a comprehensive course that teaches the knowledge and skills of mediation relative to relationship conflict. Participants will learn mediation law and ethics as well (more…)

Event Phone: 519-252-2772


  • Family Law for Mediators (21 Hours) April 2026
     April 24, 2026 - April 25, 2026
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
  • Family Law for Mediators (21 Hours) April 2026
     April 27, 2026
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
  • Family Law for Mediators (21 Hours) October 2026
     October 26, 2026 - October 28, 2026
     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…)

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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