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Family Mediation: Theory and Skills
7 days* including 2 days on Domestic Violence
This course counts as credit toward a Certificate in Conflict Management from
Conrad Grebel University College, University of Waterloo.
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The Mediation Process
* Attendance at 2 - Day Introduction to Mediation Skills and Process is mandatory for participants that have no previous ADR 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 the matrimonial home
- Domestic contracts
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Mediation in Practice, including: |
- Mediation retainer contracts for solicitors and clients
- Impartiality, confidentiality, 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 counts toward 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
- Interview children
- Involve new partners and/or extended family members
- Draw attention to ethical issues in divorce mediation
- Prepare a "Memorandum of Understanding"
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Research Evaluating the Outcomes of Mediation |
- Articles and Bibliography in the course materials
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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: |
"I am writing to thank you once again for your wonderfully informative and inspiring course. It is clear that the groundbreaking work you've done in the areas of mediation and collaborative family law have had, and will continue to have, a major impact on the way family law is practised in the province of Ontario.
Taking this course has had a major impact on me professionally. As a result of having taken this course, I now realize that (forgive the cliché!) I can be part of the solution rather than part of the problem. Collaborative family law and mediation are very exciting to me and I look forward to including these areas in my practice."
Rosanna Breitman, B.A., LL.B
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"Barbara - you are dynamic! - full of energy, so well-informed and on top of everything...Amazing impact on me."
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" Terrific: legal, financial, developmental information was well-covered."
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"A great course in an enjoyable atmosphere (loved the humour)."
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Spring 2007
Intro to Mediation Skills: Feb 27-28, 2007 $475.00 (+GST = $503.00)*
7 Day course: Part 1 Mar 1-3, 2007 & Part 2 Mar 28 - 31, 2007 $1788.00 (+GST = $1895.00)*
Domestic Violence only: Mar 29 & 30, 2007 $555.00 (+GST = $588.00)*
Total 9 Day course: Spring 2007 $2262.00 (+GST = $2398.00)*
Fall 2007
Intro to Mediation Skills: Nov 6 & 7, 2007 $475.00 (+GST = $503.00)*
7 Day course: Part 1 Nov 8 - 10, 2007 & Part 2 Nov 28 - Dec 1, 2007 $1788.00 (+GST = $1895.00)*
Domestic Violence only: Nov 28 & 29, 2007 $555.00 (+GST = $588.00)*
Total 9 Day course: Oct 31 - Nov 25, 2007$2262.00 (+GST = $2398.00)*
**NOTE: Any registrations made within 10 business days of the course commencement will be subject to an additional $50 administration fee to cover the additional cost of printing materials and other extra administrative costs.
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* NOTE: A 5% discount will be offered for payment received in full, 30 days prior to the course start date. A $160.00 administration fee will be deducted from any refunds if written notice of withdrawl is not made 14 days prior to course date.
As required by the Mediation Associations, the full course must be completed within one year.
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Included in your registration fee, you will receive:
- the FAMILY MEDIATION & COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE HANDBOOK, 4th edition, by Barbara Landau, Lorne Wolfson, Niki Landau - LexisNexis Butterworths, 2005
- extensive written materials and precedents
- CERTIFICATES from the:
* ADR Institute of Ontario and;
* Conrad Grebel University College (University of Waterloo)
- Two credits toward a certificate in Conflict Management from Conrad Grebel University College.
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For more information:
Course Administrator at Cooperative Solutions
Phone: (416) 481-3651
Phone toll-free 1 (888) 595-5534
Fax: 416-391-2347
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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