Basic Family Negotiation and Mediation (40 hours)

When May 3, 4, 7, 8, & 9, 2012
Where Centre for Social Innovation
215 Spadina Avenue
Toronto, ON
Description This program has been accredited by the Law Society for 5 Professionalism Hours for experienced members and 34.5 Substantive hours. A comprehensive five-day workshop designed for family and collaborative lawyers, mental health professionals, paralegals, and educators. Features a panel of esteemed  experts in the field. Approved by the OAFM and ADRIO for accreditation purposes. Through lectures, group discussion, video demonstration, guest speakers, readings, role plays using professional actors and one-on-one coaching, you will learn:

  • Conflict and negotiation theory
  • Strategies and skills for persuasive negotiation
  • Skills for effective mediation
  • Different approaches to mediation
  • Impact of domestic violence and emotional abuse
  • Addressing imbalances
  • Understanding cultural differences in negotiation
  • Impact of conflict on children
  • Effective parenting plans: strategies for moderate & high conflict families
  • Drafting settlement documents
  • Ethical and liability concerns
  • How to become accredited or certified
  • Important legal cases
  • Building and maintaining your practice
Instructors Hilary Linton, Dr. Barbara Fidler, and Guests
Registration Visit our ‘Training and Consulting’ page, on the right hand side to register. If you are having troubles, contact training@riverdalemediation.com.Pre-requisite:

Power Imbalances in Family Law Cases (14hrs); Family law experience OR Basic Family Law (30hrs).

Registration closes April 26th, 2012.  A 15% admin fee (plus HST) will be charged on
cancellations; and no refunds are payable within seven business days of the course. Full payment is due before registration can be confirmed.

Course Flyer
Cost $2,200 plus HST ($2,486)
Testimonials “I would highly recommend this course to professionals….lawyers, social workers, mental health professionals.”

“Extraordinary course – thought provoking, thorough, highly organized”

“Will definitely continue and become accredited in mediation. Thank you for the high level of expertise and wisdom.”