40-hour Basic Mediation training ONLINE and asynchronous
2021-06-01 - 2022-10-05 | Online
40-hour Basic Mediation training ONLINE Asynchronous training
Start anytime and work at your own pace!!!
https://family-mediation-canada.teachable.com/p/basic-family-mediation
Meet your Instructor
Dr. Michael Saini’s scholarship addresses the intersections of law and social work and the advancement of children and families’ wellbeing in systems governed by law. Dr. Saini has generating new knowledge regarding the assessment of coparenting; the complexity of strained parent-child relationships; the impact of interparental conflict; the use of technology to support parent-child relationships; the crossover cases of child protection and child custody disputes; and social-work perspectives on law as socially embedded phenomena. Dr. Saini is a Board Member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, an Associate Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers, Lifetime Member of Family Mediation Canada, Associate Member of Ontario Association of Family Mediation and an Editorial Board Member for the Family Court Review and the Journal of Divorce and Remarriage. Dr. Saini has over 200 publications, including books, book chapters, government reports, systematic reviews and peer-reviewed journal articles. In 2019, Dr. Saini was awarded the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts’ Stanley Cohen Distinguished Research Award, sponsored by the Oregon Family Institute.

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Family Mediation Canada Training is not affiliated or associated with Family Mediation Training Canada, or any of its subsidiaries or its affiliates. Family Mediation Canada does not authorize or endorse and is in no way connected with Family Mediation Training Canada. To ensure you are receiving training from Family Mediation Canada, please check our website https://www.fmc.ca/events/ look for the FMC logo, and ensure it says Family Mediation Canada Training ©.

Partner training: Foundations for Conducting Parenting Plan Evaluations
2021-10-18 - 2021-12-27
Learn how to conduct evidence-informed Parenting Plan Evaluations (also referred to as ChildCustody Evaluations/Parenting Plan Assessments).
40-hour course over 10 weeks – asynchronous learning
All the details are here>>> Foundations for Conducting Parenting Plan Evaluations

Partner training: Meeting with Children
2021-10-18 21:00 - 2021-11-25 23:30 (America/Toronto)
Meeting with Children is a Course for Family Law professionals who want to learn skills in assisting children to safely share their thoughts and experiences post family separation.
This 30 hour course is offered TOTALLY ONLINE.
17 hours self paced learning
13 hours live tutorial spread over 5 sessions
More information available here>>>MWC MWP Flyer CA

Partner event: EMIN Virtual World Summit
2021-11-01 - 2021-11-02
Elder Mediation International Network November 1-2, 2021
Early Registration ends September 30, 2021!!!
10th World Summit on Elder Mediation
FEATURED SPEAKERS

Mags Bouchier: Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Megan Frost: Let’s Talk – Elder Mediation & Support Service
Clare Kearney & Helen Harnett: Finding a Pathway Through Family Dynamics in Elder Mediation
Gabriella Peters: Swiss “Autonomous at Home” Adopts EMIN Standards
Susan Cochrane: Linking Policy to Elder Mediation Practice
Judy M. Beranger: Training Guidelines for Elder Mediation
Dale Bagshaw: Capacity & Decision Making in Elder Mediation
Nick Tibbey & Linda Fieldstone: Abuse Prevention in High Conflict Families – Eldercaring Coordination
Kathryn Price: Elder Mediation & Seniors Relationship Service – Lessons Learned
Lesley Merrett: Elder Mediation Hesitancy in Project Addressing Elder Abuse
Fiona Baillie: Tasmania’s Elder Mediation Program

Partner training: Learn How to Complete Voice of the Child (Reports)
2021-11-08 09:00 - 2021-11-12 17:00 (America/Toronto)
Learn how to introduce the Voice of the Child to parents, consider readiness and appropriateness, interview children skillfully and mindfully, and learn to provide feedback to the parents. All in one training. Materials and forms included. Demonstration and practice component. Excellent reviews of this training.
This training is for those with a family law background.
ONLINE: November 8, 10, 12 2021 or May 2, 4, 6 2022
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $1500.00. Registration: https://voiceofthechildindivorce.pccs.ca/

FMC AGM and Conference 2021 - SAVE THE DATE
2021-11-10
FMC will be hosting an all day, virtual conference on November 10, 2021. Our Annual General Meeting will be held as part of the events that day.
SAVE THE DATE!!!

FMC Conference and AGM 2021 - The Power in Valuing all Voices
2021-11-10
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 via Zoom
All times are Eastern Time Zone
10:50am Online Conference opens (log in to Zoom available)
11:00am Welcome and Opening Statements – FMC President Judy M. Beranger
11:10am Land Acknowledgment and Introduction of Chief Misel Joe
11:15am Children’s Choir
11:20am Presentation A: Families Finding Their Way Forward in Mediation, Child Protection Mediation – Margaret Stewart Sweet (1 hour)
12:30pm Presentation B: The Elder Mediator’s Role in Combatting Ageism and Elder Abuse – Judy M. Beranger (1 hour)
1:30pm Lunch and Self-care break (1 hour) – It’s Time to Hit Pause – Patrick Zakaria
2:30pm Presentation C: Sponsor Come to Agreement (30 min)
3:00pm Presentation D: How to Avoid Practical Pitfalls (and Ethical Quagmires) in Preparing Mediated Agreements – Jennifer Hubbard (30 min)
3:30pm Coffee break (30 min)
4:00pm Presentation E: Discovering What Children Want to Tell Us: A Child Centred Approach for Family Mediators – Jon Graham and Lorri Yasenik, Ph.D. (2 hours)
6:00pm FMC Annual General Meeting and Awards Ceremony
6:30pm Closing Remarks – Professor Gabriel, McGill University
6:40pm Adjournment of main Conference events – Judy M. Beranger and Jennifer Hubbard
6:45pm Presentation F: Round Table Discussion – facilitated by Rhoda Dobler

FMC Members $99 (no GST)
Non-members $129

FMC Annual General Meeting
2021-11-10 18:00 - 18:30 (America/Toronto)
The 2021 FMC AGM will be held at 6pm Eastern as part of our virtual, all-day conference on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. All the details for the conference are here>>>>> https://www.fmc.ca/2021/09/27/fmc-conference-and-agm-2021-the-power-in-valuing-all-voices/
Attendance at the AGM is, of course, free for all FMC members. Please email Sue at admin@fmc.ca to register if you’re NOT attending the virtual conference.
We are looking for qualified Board members in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario. Please contact us if you’d like to be nominated at our AGM for your professional association and promote excellence in family mediation.

Partner training: Introduction to the Voice of the Child
2022-01-12 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Giving children an opportunity to share their voice is clearly mandated in our legislation. As family professionals, it is vital to be able to explain the Voice of the Child to parents. This online webinar is an Introduction to the Voice of the Child, how to present it to parents, and how parents may obtain this to assist them with settlement. Brief exploration of the service variations for the Voice of the Child including Voice of the Child Reports, Child-InclusiveMediation, Child-Protection Mediation, Parenting Coordination, Therapy, and the Children’s Lawyer. Learn how to make the distinction and how to assist families in deciding how to proceed.
2 Hours ONLINE: January 12, 2022, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $40.00. Registration: https://voiceofthechildindivorce.pccs.ca/

A FAMILY MEDIATION CANADA TRAINING© WEBINAR Moving Towards Solutions - Interests Behind Positions with Rhoda I. Dobler, Q.C. 2:00 - 4:00 pm Eastern, Thursday, August 18, 2022 (2 hours)
2022-08-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
There is a basic human tendency to get stuck on positions. There are underlying motivations, wants, values and incentives behind these positions. When exposed, the span of potential resolutions dramatically increases, but sometimes it can be difficult to get people to open up as to those interests for a variety of reasons. We will discuss various methods that help the mediator spot issues blocking interests from being expressed; mining for interests behind positions; and inventing multiple options with mutual gains.
More information and registration form here >>>>>>

ELDER MEDIATION – A POWERFUL APPROACH FOR REDUCING AGEISM AND ELDER ABUSE Online
2023-06-01 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Online
Online – Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 11:30am – 5:00pm ET
Join us for a day of learning and inspiration where you’ll discover the power of Elder Mediation and how it can enhance your work and the lives of the people you serve.
“When my mom got scammed, my brother became extremely protective, but controlling. Elder mediation helped us as a family, to not only help my mom with her feelings of shame/grief but helped us as adult children to balance our protectiveness of her without bulldozing her autonomy. We better understood her vulnerability and our responsibility to respect her dignity.”
Ageism and Elder Abuse often go unnoticed or are not acknowledged until they become egregious in the lives of seniors. Ageism is prevalent in all aspects of our society and by gaining awareness, it empowers us to challenge and correct ageist assumptions. This mini-conference will feature speakers focused on the unique needs of seniors and their families. You’ll hear from experts on the use of Elder Mediation in a wide variety of circumstances and gain greater understanding in how it can be applied in your own work.
Who Should Attend?
Whether you’re a mediator, lawyer, social worker, healthcare professional, caregiver, funeral home professional or any type of specialist working with seniors, you’ll find valuable insights and connections at FMC’s Mini-Conference.
The full agenda and bios are below.
Topics covered at the conference include:

Understanding how Elder Mediation addresses the unique needs of seniors and their families.
Using mediation to prevent ageism and elder abuse.
Legal considerations in Elder Mediation.
Linking Elder Mediation to your professional practice.
Implications of recent research to the development of Elder Mediation.

Four hours of training, cost:
Members and partners $99 (no tax)
Non-members $115
Full brochure with agenda and registration information here>>>
SPEAKER BIOS:
Research Keynote: Talk To Me with Dignity, Talk With Me: Understanding the Subtle and Complex Nature of Ageism Through Research and Lived Experiences – 12:20 – 1:05pm
Martine Lagacé, Ph.D. was appointed Associate Vice-President, Research, Promotion & Development at University of Ottawa in August 2018. She is a professor in the Department of Communication and is affiliated with the School of Psychology. Professor Lagacé was Vice-Dean, Governance of the Faculty of Arts from 2014 to 2018, and Director of the Department of Communication from 2011 to 2012. In addition to her administrative experience, she has extensive expertise in journalism, having worked at Radio-Canada for more than 10 years.
Professor Lagacé has contributed greatly to the advancement of knowledge on the psychosocial aspects of aging, particularly as they relate to discrimination based on age. She has led several field surveys in Canada and abroad, with workers as well as elderly patients to better understand the impact of age-based discrimination. In the francophone community, her academic work on ageism has been ground-breaking. She has edited two books on the topic and regularly publishes articles in academic journals, in both official languages. Professor Lagacé has also forged several international research collaborations, particularly in France and Italy.
Elder Mediation – What it is and why it is a Powerful Approach to Reducing Ageism and Elder Abuse – 11:35am – 12:20pm
Judy McCann Beranger B.A., B.Ed., M.A., Cert.CFM & Cert.EM Advanced is an international trainer, bestselling author, guest lecturer and certified Family Mediation Canada Family Comprehensive Mediator Advanced and EMIN Advanced Elder Mediator. Judy pioneered training for elder mediators in 1994 and was hired to lead the development and implementation of the National and International Elder Mediation Certification program. With the assistance of numerous focus groups, over a two-year period, Judy drafted the code of conduct for elder mediators and has been involved with every international review since. She has been involved in several research initiatives on Elder Mediation, leading a community-based research project to inform the practice of Elder Mediation. Judy is Chair of Summits for the Elder Mediation International Network and has led 11 World Summits on Elder Mediation. She was actively involved with the development of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults international document. Judy is President of Family Mediation Canada.
Intergenerational Trauma, What Can We Learn? – 1:10 – 1:45pm
Doreen Healy – As a residential school survivor, and as a member of the indigenous community, Doreen is acutely aware of how the trauma of genocide has impacted those who were subjected to the abuse of residential schools. But the long-term consequences do not end there. Doreen outlines the intergenerational trauma that resulted and the devastating effects to families.
Doreen brings a very real look at what has been helpful to families, what more needs to be done and how Elder Mediation might be a tool to bring some healing within the family and community.
Future Us: A Roadmap to Elder Abuse Prevention – 1:45 – 2:15pm
Margaret MacPherson, M.A. is a Research Associate for the Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children at Western University in London, Ontario. She has been leading social change initiatives on gender-based violence for over twenty years. She designs projects, curriculum and related materials on issues that include elder abuse, community coordination, exploitation, intimate partner violence and workplace harassment and violence.
Margaret is passionate in her belief that everyone has an important contribution to make in creating safe and supportive environments at work and in our communities and that setting out the different roles and opportunities to contribute is fundamental to engagement.
2:15 – 2:45pm
Isobel Mackenzie is Canada’s first Senior’s Advocate. Isobel has devoted her career in advocacy to seniors for over 25 years. Isobel’s recognized accomplishments:

been named BC’s CEO of the Year for the not-for-profit sector
been nominated as a Provincial Health Care Hero
led the largest not-for-profit agency, serving over 6,000 seniors annually
implemented a new model of dementia care that has become a national best practice
led the first safety accreditation for home care workers
released her most recent report on February 23, 2023, entitled: “We Must Do Better: Home Support Services for B.C. Seniors”, a comprehensive review including recommendations aimed to better address the financial barriers, respite care needs, quality in all aspects of service-delivery, and modernize care plans and performance measures

Isobel Mackenzie’s shares her insights on the complexities elders face, and where increased awareness of Elder Mediation could further advocate and mitigate vulnerabilities, particularly within health care systems.
Ageism – Individual and Collective Opportunities to Change the Conversation – 2:45 – 3:15pm
Henry Kielley, MSW, RSW is the Director of Seniors & Aging with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and is also the Provincial Director of Adult Protection. Henry has vast experience working with mental health and community supports, mostly in long-term care. Henry managed a long-term care single entry program and also has experience serving as Manager of Social Work and Spiritual Care in a long-term care facility.
“When Everything Changes – Change Everything” (Neal Donald Walsch): Conversation with Sharrie Dahl & Alvina Snell – 3:25 – 3:55pm
Alvina Snell BA, CertFRM has worked within the legal field for nearly 30 years. Since 2009, she has served as Family Justice Counsellor with the Ministry of Attorney General, Family Justice Division. Alvina was coordinator for the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren legal research project. Alvina is an FMC Elder Mediation Committee member and Board Member of Elder Mediation International Network.
A Road to Elder Mediation – 3:55– 4:25pm
Jennifer Wells began her career as a classroom teacher where she taught science at the junior and senior high school levels for 10 years. After leaving teaching to raise her young children, Jennifer trained as a mediator and worked for 15 years at Alberta Justice (Government of Alberta) as a family mediator and, over time, progressing to oversight of the parenting education, mediation, and court counselling programs. Eventually Jennifer left the government to become the Director of Alternative Dispute Resolution and later Vice President of Communication and Stakeholder Engagement at the Alberta Energy Regulator.
Since leaving the regulator, Jennifer has refocused on her love for mediation and the desire to work with families. Her personal experiences with her own family and those around her have underscored the value of Elder Mediation. Presently, Jennifer is working toward completing her Family Mediation Canada Elder Mediation National certification.
Legal Considerations in Elder Mediation – 4:25 – 4:55pm
Katherine L. McKinnon Forgeron BA, LL.B, FMC Cert.CFM graduated from the University of Calgary in 1995 with a degree in Political Science and graduated from the University of Alberta with her LL.B in 2000. Katherine’s practice has included mediation since 2012 and she holds the Practicing Mediator designation with the Alberta Family Mediation Society. Katherine is a Certified Comprehensive Family Mediator holding the national Advanced designation with Family Mediation Canada. Katherine is currently in the process of working towards her certification as an Elder Mediator with Family Mediation Canada. Since 2020 Katherine has served as a director on the board of the Alberta Family Mediation Society. Katherine is a member of the Family Mediation Canada Elder Mediation Committee. Katherine has considerable experience working with families and she is committed to assisting families to reduce their conflict and work towards solutions to resolve their issues outside the court process.
Click link above with full brochure and registration form or simply email us at admin@fmc.ca

2023 Conference
2023-11-16 11:30 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Online
Children’s Voices!
2023 Virtual Annual General Meeting & Conference
Thursday, November 16, 2023
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View all 2023 Conference details here.

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