Basic Family Negotiation and Mediation*

*Approved for accreditation purposes by Ontario Association of Family Mediation (Acc. FM)
and the ADR Institute of Ontario (Cert. F. Med.)

When April 7-8 & 11-13, 2011
Where TORONTO – T.B.A
Instructors Hilary Linton, Dr. Barbara Fidler, Tom Bastedo and Guest Speakers
Registration Online Form or contact Valérie Siébert or Marlo Drago at hello@riverdalemediation.com

Please pay full fee by January 31st, 2011 to guarantee your spot. Refunds less 10% admin fee issued up to one week prior to course date. We reserve the right to limit or decline registration.

Cost $2200 plus HST ($2486)
Description An intensive five-day course of mediation and negotiation theory and practice, using lectures, group discussion, role plays, video demonstrations, expert panels, readings and one-on-one coaching. This comprehensive 40-hour course delivers the essential basics of family negotiation and mediation theory and practice. Delivered by Hilary Linton, Dr. Barbara Fidler and Tom Bastedo, along with a panel of esteemed experts in the field. Approved by the Ontario Association of Family Mediation and the ADR Institute of Ontario for accreditation purposes.

This course will cover:

  • Nature and theory of conflict and negotiation
  • Basic strategies and ski­­­lls for effective negotiation and mediation
  • Models of mediation: evaluative, facilitative, problem-solving
  • Characteristics of effective mediators
  • Impact of domestic violence and emotional abuse in mediation
  • Definition of “power” and how it affects negotiation and mediation
  • Impact of parental conflict and separation on children
  • Effective parenting plans: strategies for moderate and high conflict families
  • Agreements to Mediate
  • Drafting settlement documents
  • Ethical challenges
  • Liability issues
  • Important legal cases
  • Business and practical aspects
Testimonials “An excellent course, I have already recommended it to colleagues”

“The course was extremely informative, presented well by various professionals. A terrific learning experience”

“I would highly recommend this course to others and look forward to doing the advanced course”