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: 519-252-2772
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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: 416-593-0210
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Family Relations: Introductory Meeting
November 11, 2026
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Eastern -
Family Relations: Self-Directed Learning
November 11, 2026 – December 6, 2026
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Eastern -
Family Relations: Live Tutorials – Module 1
November 17, 2026
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Eastern -
Family Relations: Live Tutorials – Module 2
November 24, 2026
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Eastern -
Family Relations: Live Tutorials – Module 3
December 1, 2026
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Eastern
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Online) Trainers: Anthony Lawrence, MSW, RSW Organization Presenting the Program: Riverdale Mediation Ltd. Description: The 21-Hour Family Relations Course is designed to meet Ontario’s accreditation requirements for family mediators, parenting coordinators, and arbitrators, while also providing valuable professional development for anyone working in family law. Delivered over three weeks, the course (more…)
Event Phone: 519-252-2772
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Advanced Family Mediation (21 Hours)- November 2026
November 25, 2026 – November 27, 2026
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern
Location: Online (Ontario) Trainer: Jennifer Suzor Organization Presenting the Program: INSIGHTful Mediation Training Description: The Advanced Mediation class allows future mediators to take a deep dive into understanding conflict, particularly the threat and defending dynamics that form the basis of insight mediation. Understanding conflict and high conflict situations, avoiding impasse and working with emotions are (more…)
Event Phone: 424-235-4173
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Week 1: Foundations of Mediation (6:00 – 9:00 PM PT)
January 5, 2027 – January 6, 2027
9:00 pm – 12:00 am Eastern -
Week 1: Foundations of Mediation (6:00 – 9:00 PM PT)
January 7, 2027 – January 8, 2027
9:00 pm – 12:00 am Eastern -
Week 1: Foundations of Mediation (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PT)
January 9, 2027
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern -
Week 2: Civil Mediation Intensive (6:00 – 9:00 PM PT)
January 12, 2027 – January 13, 2027
9:00 pm – 12:00 am Eastern -
Week 2: Civil Mediation Intensive (6:00 – 9:00 PM PT)
January 13, 2027 – January 14, 2027
9:00 pm – 12:00 am Eastern -
Week 3: Divorce Mediation Intensive (6:00 – 9:00 PM PT)
January 19, 2027 – January 20, 2027
9:00 pm – 12:00 am Eastern -
Week 3: Divorce Mediation Intensive (6:00 – 9:00 PM PT)
January 20, 2027 – January 21, 2027
9:00 pm – 12:00 am Eastern -
Week 4: Marketing & Building Your Practice (6:00 – 9:00 PM PT)
January 26, 2027 – January 27, 2027
9:00 pm – 12:00 am Eastern -
Week 4: Marketing & Building Your Practice (6:00 – 9:00 PM PT)
January 28, 2027 – January 29, 2027
9:00 pm – 12:00 am Eastern -
Week 5: Mediation Tools & Advanced Skills (6:00 – 9:00 PM PT)
February 2, 2027 – February 3, 2027
9:00 pm – 12:00 am Eastern -
Week 5: Mediation Tools & Advanced Skills (6:00 – 9:00 PM PT)
February 3, 2027 – February 4, 2027
9:00 pm – 12:00 am Eastern -
Week 5: Mediation Tools & Advanced Skills (6:00 – 9:00 PM PT)
February 4, 2027 – February 5, 2027
9:00 pm – 12:00 am Eastern
Location: Live online via Zoom — participants can join from anywhere Trainers/Presenters: Experienced mediators and professionals, including leading industry experts and judicial insights Organization: Mediation Mastery, in collaboration with Alternative Resolution Centers (ARC) and in affiliation with the Statewide California Mediation Association (SCMA) Description: Mediation Mastery is a comprehensive 40-hour live online mediation training designed (more…)
Event Phone: 519-252-2772
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Fundamentals of Family Mediation (40 Hour Basic) – February 2027
February 8, 2027 – February 12, 2027
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern
Location: Online (Ontario) Trainer: Jennifer Suzor Organization Presenting the Program: INSIGHTful Mediation Training Description: This is the foundational 40-hour family mediation training required to become an accredited mediator. This course begins with understanding conflict and the context of family separation and moves through understanding mediation, the process and steps, how to establish rapport and work (more…)
Event Phone: 519-252-2772
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Screening for Power Imbalances and Domestic Violence (21 Hours) – March 2027
March 1, 2027 – March 3, 2027
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern
Location: Online (Ontario) Trainer: Jennifer Suzor Organization Presenting the Program: INSIGHTful Mediation Training Description: This is a 21-hour (3 days) course on Screening for Intimate Partner Violence and Power Imbalances for mediation and collaborative. Training will cover how to screen, how to determine when proceeding is not appropriate; what tools and techniques to use. Can (more…)
Event Phone: 416-593-0210
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Introductory Meeting
March 25, 2027
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Eastern -
Self-Directed Learning
March 25, 2027 – April 26, 2027
12:00 am Eastern -
Live Tutorials – Module 1
April 6, 2027
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern -
Live Tutorials – Module 2
April 13, 2027
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern -
Live Tutorials – Module 3
April 20, 2027
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) Organization Presenting the Program: Riverdale Mediation Ltd. Description: As artificial intelligence transforms professional practice, family mediators must strengthen the uniquely human skills that technology cannot replace. This trauma-informed, role-play-based course is designed to help participants develop advanced mediation skills grounded (more…)
Event Phone: 519-252-2772
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Family Law for Mediators (21 Hours) April 2027
April 7, 2027 – April 9, 2027
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Family Law for Mediators (21 Hours) October 2027
October 26, 2027 – October 28, 2027
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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Introductory Meeting
April 27, 2027
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Eastern -
Self-Directed Learning
April 27, 2027 – May 24, 2027
12:00 am Eastern -
Live Tutorials – Module 1
May 4, 2027
4:00 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern -
Live Tutorials – Module 2
May 11, 2027
4:00 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern
Dates: April 27 through May 23, 2027 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Online) Trainers: Hilary Linton, JD, LL.M, Acc FM, Cert.FM., FDRP Arb/PC Organization Presenting the Program: Riverdale Mediation Ltd. Description: Parenting Coordination is a specialized and increasingly important area of family dispute resolution that requires practitioners to draw on a diverse range of skills, including (more…)
Event Phone: 416-593-0210
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Introductory Meeting
May 18, 2027
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Eastern -
Self-Directed Learning
May 18, 2027 – June 14, 2027
12:00 am Eastern -
Live Tutorial – Module 1
May 25, 2027
3:30 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern -
Live Tutorial – Module 2
June 1, 2027
3:30 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern
Dates: May 18 through June 13, 2027 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Online) Trainer: Hilary Linton, JD, LL.M, Acc FM, Cert.FM., FDRP Arb/PC Organization Presenting the Program: Riverdale Mediation Ltd. Description: This advanced **course** is designed for students who have already completed a 14-hour Basic Parenting Coordination (PC) course and want to strengthen their practical skills (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
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].