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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Mediation of Marriage and Cohabitation Agreements (3.5 Hours)
August 8, 2025
9:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern
Location: Online (Ontario) Trainer: Jennifer Suzor Organization Presenting the Program: INSIGHTful Mediation Training Description: Parties who find themselves wanting a cohabitation agreement or marriage contract will quickly find that those discussions are sensitive and emotionally charged. Sometimes there is additional pressure exerted on the parties by family who recommend such a contract be put in (more…)
Event Phone: 424-235-4173
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Mediation FORTY - HOUR TRAINING Mastery: Zoom Session (6:00 - 9:00 pm PDT)
September 2, 2025 - September 3, 2025
9:00 pm - 12:00 am Eastern -
Mediation FORTY - HOUR TRAINING Mastery: Zoom Session (6:00 - 9:00 pm PDT)
September 4, 2025 - September 5, 2025
9:00 pm - 12:00 am Eastern -
Mediation FORTY - HOUR TRAINING Mastery: Zoom Session (9:00 am - 3:00 pm PDT)
September 6, 2025
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern -
Mediation FORTY - HOUR TRAINING Mastery: Zoom Session (6:00 - 9:00 pm PDT)
September 9, 2025 - September 10, 2025
9:00 pm - 12:00 am Eastern -
Mediation FORTY - HOUR TRAINING Mastery: Zoom Session (6:00 - 9:00 pm PDT)
September 11, 2025 - September 12, 2025
9:00 pm - 12:00 am Eastern -
Mediation FORTY - HOUR TRAINING Mastery: Zoom Session (6:00 - 9:00 pm PDT)
September 16, 2025 - September 17, 2025
9:00 pm - 12:00 am Eastern -
Mediation FORTY - HOUR TRAINING Mastery: Zoom Session (6:00 - 9:00 pm PDT)
September 17, 2025 - September 18, 2025
9:00 pm - 12:00 am Eastern -
Mediation FORTY - HOUR TRAINING Mastery: Zoom Session (6:00 - 9:00 pm PDT)
September 18, 2025 - September 19, 2025
9:00 pm - 12:00 am Eastern -
Mediation FORTY - HOUR TRAINING Mastery: Zoom Session (6:00 - 9:00 pm PDT)
September 25, 2025 - September 26, 2025
9:00 pm - 12:00 am Eastern -
Mediation FORTY - HOUR TRAINING Mastery: In-Person Summit (10:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT)
September 29, 2025
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm Eastern -
Mediation FORTY - HOUR TRAINING Mastery: In-Person Summit (10:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT)
September 30, 2025
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm Eastern
Location: Online via Zoom, and in-person (ARC 515 S. Figueroa St., Suite 1825, Los Angeles, CA 90071) Trainers/Presenters: Anthony Khoury, Esq. Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. Dan Mortimer Jack Schaedel, Esq. Jim Melamed Kenneth Cloke Mediator/Arbitrator Lori Dobrin, Esq. Phyllis G. Pollack, Esq. Leyla Balakhane Professional Family Mediator Jennifer Terando Attorney-Mediator, Registered Nurse Organization: Mediation FORTY (more…)
Event Phone: 519-252-2772
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Fundamentals of Family Mediation (40 Hour Basic) - September 2025
September 8, 2025 - September 12, 2025
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…)
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40-Hour Family & Divorce Mediation Training
September 8, 2025 - September 12, 2025
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern -
40-Hour Family & Divorce Mediation Training
September 15, 2025 - September 19, 2025
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern
Location: Online via Zoom Trainers/Presenters: Forrest “Woody” Mosten Organization: Mosten Mediation Training Description: Mosten Mediation Training flagship 40-Hour Family and Divorce Mediation Training gets rave reviews from both experienced divorce professionals and those just starting out in mediation, collaborative practice, and coaching. Top-notch instructors, innovative materials and a supportive and engaged participant group make this (more…)
Event Phone: 519-252-2772
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Screening for Power Imbalances and Domestic Violence (21 Hours)
October 1, 2025 - October 3, 2025
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…)
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Case Consultation and Study Group
October 7, 2025
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern -
Case Consultation and Study Group
November 4, 2025
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern -
Case Consultation and Study Group
December 2, 2025
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern -
Case Consultation and Study Group
January 6, 2026
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern -
Case Consultation and Study Group
February 3, 2026
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern -
Case Consultation and Study Group
March 3, 2026 - March 4, 2026
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern
Location: Online via Zoom Trainers: Forrest “Woody” Mosten and Ewan Malcolm Organization Presenting the Program: Mosten Mediation Training Description: Raise your conflict resolution 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. Whether just starting out or after many (more…)
Event Phone: 416-593-0210
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Screening for Power Imbalances (Self-Directed Learning)
October 9, 2025 - November 9, 2025
12:00 am - 11:55 pm Eastern -
Screening for Power Imbalances (Live Tutorials): Module 1
October 21, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern -
Screening for Power Imbalances (Live Tutorials): Module 2
October 28, 2025
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Eastern -
Screening for Power Imbalances (Live Tutorials): Module 3
November 4, 2025
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Eastern
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Online) Speakers: Hilary A. Linton (J.D., LL.M., Acc. FM, FDRP Arb, FDRP PC) Lindsay Kertland (BA, LLB, LLM, Acc.FM) Avagene Skervin (B.A, LLB, ACC. FM, NP) Organization Presenting the Program: Riverdale Mediation Ltd. Description: Knowing how to identify, assess and manage power in family dispute resolution (FDR) is critical for effective (more…)
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Advanced Collaborative
October 9, 2025 - October 10, 2025
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern -
Advanced Collaborative Practicum
October 24, 2025
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern
Location: Online via Zoom Trainers: Forrest “Woody” Mosten Organization Presenting the Program: Mosten Mediation Training Description: Information forthcoming… Email: [email protected] More information is here. (more…)
Event Phone: 519-252-2772
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Family Law for Mediators (21 Hours) October 2025
October 27, 2025 - October 29, 2025
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: 519-252-2772
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Administration of Mediation Practice
October 31, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 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…)
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].