FMC Role Play Groups for Certification Preparation
Family Mediation Canada (FMC) offers two distinct Role Play Groups for members working toward certification in either Family Relations Mediation – Advanced or Comprehensive Family Mediation – Advanced.
These groups provide opportunities for members to connect, learn from one another, and practice as mediators in realistic, simulated family mediation scenarios.
Level 1: Skills Development
Level 1 is designed for participants looking to build confidence and strengthen foundational, interest-based mediation skills. Participants set personal learning goals and receive coaching from the facilitator.
- must have already completed 80 hours of basic mediation training including theory and skills
- Sessions are 2 hours long.
- Two participants will each have approximately 45 minutes to role play as mediator, with coaching support.
- Role players may pause at any time for feedback or redirection.
- The format is informal and tailored to individual learning needs.
Level 2: Certification Readiness
Level 2 is intended for participants who are nearly ready to submit their video for Advanced FMC certification. Sessions focus on evaluative feedback aligned with FMC certification standards.
- Sessions are 2 hours long.
- Participants rotate as mediator for 45 minutes each, followed by 15 minutes of structured feedback.
- No coaching is provided during the role play; feedback is given afterward.
- Time in the mediator role may count toward practicum hours, with approval from the facilitator and FMC Registrar.
Attendance of at least 85% is strongly encouraged (for both groups). A $40 registration fee is required and will be refunded to your membership fees when you achieve 85% attendance.
- Level One: Mondays 10AM-12PM PST, from January 12 to March 30
- Level Two: Wednesdays 9AM-11AM PST from January 7 to March 25
One of our past participants shared that “FMC’s role play groups offered a safe space to apply my skills, try new approaches, make connections with other new mediators and grow my confidence as I progressed towards certification. The role play groups help learning come alive through practice and ongoing mentorship”.
Reach out to learn more today! Submit your interest to admin@fmc.ca.