APFM Webinars
APFM webinars are offered live as a benefit to APFM members. Others may pay a fee to attend a live webinar.
To register for an upcoming webinar, click on the webinar of interest below to be taken to the registration page.
If you have an idea for a future APFM webinar, please submit your proposal using the form on this page.
Upcoming Webinars and Online Courses
To learn more about a webinar or course, or to register, click on the item of interest below.
Building the 21st Century Mediation Firm with Jennifer Hawthorne & Justin L. Kelsey
This webinar will focus on how we make use of modern technology to advance the practice, build a better business model, and stay true to the heart of mediation. This webinar is scheduled for April 28, 2020.
Past Webinars for APFM members: Log in Required
Our goal is to make prior APFM webinars available to members to view online any time. Webinar recordings are available at no additional cost to APFM members logged into the website. APFM members may either:
- Log in here and then return to this page to choose a recorded webinar; or
- Click on the “LOG IN” link below the webinar you’d like to view. When you login, you should be returned automatically to the page where you can view the webinar you’ve selected.
Once logged in, you can view as many recorded webinars as you like.
Past Webinars for the Public
If you are not an APFM member but would like to see one or more of our recorded webinars, please visit our Vimeo channel at https://vimeo.com/apfmnet, where you will find many of the recordings. You may rent the recordings for a fee.
Religion & Politics: Mediating Values-Based Disputes with Alex Glassmann
This webinar reviews the best practices for dispute-resolvers in situations where values or identity play a significant role.
Introduction to Business Valuations with David E. Consigli
This webinar from David Consigli will show the basic concepts of the complexity of valuing small to medium privately held businesses. Recorded February 25, 2020.
What Family Dispute Resolution Professionals Need to Know About Screening for Family Violence: Predicting risk and safety in family mediation with Hilary Linton
This webinar from Hilary Linton will help equip family mediators and others working with separating couples to better identify, assess and manage risk in their practices. Recorded Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
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.
Propose a Webinar
Do you have an idea for a webinar of interest to the professional family mediation community? Maybe you will be our next presenter! Please submit your proposal below and our training committee will respond in short order. Thank you!