Winter 2017
Research for Family Mediators: Recent Findings with Relevance for Practice with Robert Emery
Robert Emery, Ph.D., will highlight recent empirical studies of particular relevance to family mediators. Joint physical custody will be the focus. Scheduled for Sept 10, 2019.
New Ways for Families®: Teaching Clients Key Skills for Mediation with Bill Eddy
“New Ways for Families®: Teaching Clients Key Skills for Mediation,” an APFM webinar featuring Bill Eddy, Recorded June 13, 2019.
The Underbelly and Dynamics of High-Conflict Divorce With Donald T. Saposnek
“The Underbelly and Dynamics of High-Conflict Divorce,” an APFM webinar on managing high conflict divorce situations in mediation, featuring Donald Saposnek. Recorded May 23, 2019.
Mediating Relocation (Move-Away) Cases with Woody Mosten and Lynn Waldman
In this online course, you will learn cutting edge strategies to handle custody matters in geographical relocation cases, within a single state, to other states, and to other countries. Held April 12, 2019.
Special Needs Children in Mediation Cases With Donald T. Saposnek
“Special Needs Children in Mediation Cases,” an APFM webinar on creating a parenting plan in cases involving special needs children, featuring Donald Saposnek, was recorded March 28, 2019.
Asking Good Questions with Michael Lang
“Asking Good Questions,” an APFM webinar on improving outcomes in family mediation by asking questions, featuring Michael Lang, recorded January 24, 2019.
Unauthorized Practice of Law – APFM Response
This memo comments on a Washington State Bar Association Advisory Opinion addressing “Lawyer-Mediator Preparing Legal Documents for Unrepresented Parties.”
Using Family Mediators for Interventions
By Patricjk Bailey | If you need to conduct an intervention because of a family member’s addiction, having a family mediator manage the process can foster understanding and resolve pressing issues.
APFM: The Dream, Progress to Date, and New Goals
By Virginia Colin | APFM was created with almost impossible dreams. How much progress have we made? What great things might we do in the future? The President of APFM reports that we have built a strong foundation.
Beyond Settlement: Fifty Shades of Satisfaction with Michael Lang
“Beyond Settlement: Fifty Shades of Satisfaction,” an APFM webinar on managing client satisfaction featuring Michael Lang. Recorded Sept. 25, 2018.