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The Mediation Process, other forms of dispute resolution strategies
* Additional 2 days required for those without previous approved mediation training.
- ADR Strategies
- The Mediation Model: 4 key principles
- The Mediation Process
- Communciation skills
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Simulated mediation cases and role plays which will be used to:
- Identify key issues,
- Develop a strategy for mediation,
- Teach conflict resolution skills
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An overview of family law as it pertains to:
- Mediation and assessments
- Custody and access
- Child and spousal support
- Division of property, including matrimonial home
- Domestic contracts
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Mediation in Practice, including:
- Mediation retainer contracts for solicitors and clients
- Issues related to impartiality, disclosure and fees
- Open and Closed mediation
- Steps in the Mediation Process for:
- Parenting Plans,
- Child and Spousal Support
- Division of Property and the Matrimonial Home
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Mediation and Domestic Violence: This meets the current OAFM and FMC requirements in domestic violence training.
- How to screen for abuse and power imbalance
- How to determine when mediation is/is not appropriate
- How to implement safety measures and safe termination
- Alternatives when mediation is not appropriate
- How to identify concerns of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
- How to adapt parenting plans
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Psychological Issues including:
- The effects of separation on children, adults, extended family members and new partners
- Parent/child relationships
- Step-parent/child relationships
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Family Mediation Skills
Communciation skills and simulated mediation cases which will be used to:
- Identify key issues
- Develop a strategy for mediation
- Teach conflict resolution skills
- Practice interviewing children
- Involve new partners and/or extended family members
- Draw attention to ethical issues in divorce mediation
- Practice the preparation of a "Memorandum of Understanding"
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Research Evaluating the Outcomes of Mediation
- Articles and Bibliography in the course material
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Course Evaluations
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| Dr. Landau's courses have consistently received excellent reviews from participants in her Basic and Advanced courses. Here are some of their comments: |
"Barbara - you are dynamic! - full of energy, so well-informed and on top of everything...Amazing impact on me." |
" Terrific: legal, financial, developmental information was well-covered." |
"A great course in an enjoyable atmosphere (loved the humour)." |
Spring 2002
April 11 - 13 and May 1 - 4, 2002
Fee: 7 day Program $1,550.00 (plus G.S.T.)
5% discount for payment in full received 30 days prior to the course start date.
Refunds less $160.00 administration fee for written notice of withdrawl up to 14 days prior to course start date.
For more information:
Janice at Cooperative Solutions
Phone toll-free 888-595-5534
Fax: 416-699-1303
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Included in your registration fee, you will receive:
- the FAMILY MEDIATION HANDBOOK, 3rd edition, by Barbara Landau, Lorne Wolfson, Niki Landau, Mario Bartoletti and Ruth Mesbur-Butterworths, 2000
- extensive written materials and precedents
- CERTIFICATE from the Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Ontario
Notes:
1. Mediation Process (2 days) - `April 9th & 10th, 2002. Registrants who have already completed an approved mediation training program of at least 2 days may be excused. The fee for the remaining 2 day program is $425.00 plus GST.
2. Domestic Violence (2 days) - Family mediators may register for the Domestic Violence section on May 1st & 2nd, 2002. The fee is $450 plus GST.
If you prefer to register by mail, send your cheque to:
Dr. Barbara Landau
76 Truman Road
Toronto, Ontario M2L 2L6
Telephone: (416) 391-3110
Fax: (416) 391-2347
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