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Getting Our Facts Straight ADHD is a common condition affecting 5%-9% of children and 3%-5% of adults.  It is a neurodevelopmental disorder and is highly heritable (75%, comparable to the heritability of height).  While there are three types of ADHD (Hyperactive, Inattentive, and Combined), attention and executive function are frequently impacted in all types.  This means that children and adults …
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At Riverdale Mediation, we’re proud to support experienced professionals who are expanding their skills through our family mediation training program. In this blog post, David Frenkel—family law lawyer, partner at Frenkel Tobin LLP, co-author of My Divorce Journal, and Riverdale alumnus —shares his reflections on the value of the program, highlighting how its practical, hands-on approach helped him deepen his understanding of …
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At Riverdale Mediation, we’re inspired by our trainees’ insights. In this blog, Joseph Ho — a seasoned legal and business professional, and Riverdale alumnus — shares candid reflections on his recent experience in our Family Mediation Training Program, highlighting the unique challenges of family mediation and the importance of passion, integrity, and lifelong learning. I completed the family mediation course …
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What inspired you to become a mediator? And did you assist clients who used mediation services before becoming a mediator yourself? As a family lawyer, I have advocated for clients in court for nearly two decades. However, I have always had a desire to help families through what is often some of the most challenging and emotionally difficult times in …
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On March 25, I joined a great group of ADR professionals to discuss the important topic of building an ADR business. Speaking with me at this well-attended Ontario Bar Association event were Katherine Shadbolt, Joe Sullivan, Mary-Anne Popescu and Ray LeClair. We covered a lot of ground in the two hours that we had; here are some of the key …
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Our immersive 40-hour Basic Family Mediation course is packed with essential insights and practical tools to help you master the fundamentals of family mediation. As a sneak peek, here’s a valuable flowchart—just one of the many resources included in our comprehensive training materials!

If you are interested in becoming a family mediator, it is a great time to take our online training. And if you live in the US, it is an even better time! As one of Canada’s leading training organizations, Riverdale Mediation has trained hundreds of new family mediators across North America. With today’s exchange rates, our pricing is a special …
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Ryan KeleherJ.D., H.B.A., AccFMKeleher Family Law & Mediationwww.keleherfamilylaw.ca “Given my positive experience with Riverdale’s mediation training program, I expected a high-quality experience in their MIT program. I was not disappointed! I found all Riverdale/mediate393 staff and supervising mediators to be helpful, patient, and generous with their time and advice.” – Ryan Keleher, J.D., H.B.A., AccFM I completed Riverdale’s mediation training …
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