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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Category Archives: Guest Blog Post
Guest Blog Post by Riverdale Alumnus, David Frenkel
Guest Blog Post by Riverdale alumnus, Joseph Ho
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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Guest Blog Post by Riverdale MIT alumni, Ryan Keleher
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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A Personal Journey with Riverdale’s Asynchronous 10-hour IPV Course
By Riverdale Mediation alumni, Stephanie Kuiack My recent completion of Riverdale’s asynchronous 10-hour Update in IPV and Power Imbalance Screening for Family Arbitrators & PCs has prompted me to share my experience with this fully asynchronous program. From the seamless website navigation to the engaging course content, my journey with this course has been nothing short of exceptional. Website Navigation …
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Children, gender expression and LGBTQ issues in Canadian, American schools
Guest Blog post by current Mediation-In-Training (MIT) Program, Nicola Simpson, B.A. (honors), M.A., J.D., LL.M. “Family law professionals, including mediators, will increasingly be confronted with cases involving disputes over children’s gender identity and LGBTQ-related issues during separations and divorces. Mediators are tasked with helping parents navigate these complex matters while adhering to the fundamental principle of the best interests of …
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Guest post by summer intern, Amelia Charles
Say hello to Amelia Charles, a second-year university student who is working towards her undergraduate degree in psychology. Amelia is also our summer intern! We’ve invited Amelia to write this short piece on her work experiences with us (so far)… Hello, I am Amelia Charles, a university student working towards a psychology undergraduate degree. I have no history in law or …
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Guest post with Riverdale Alumni, Nicola Simpson
We invited Riverdale alumni, Nicola Simpson, B.A. (honors), M.A., J.D., LL.M, to share her experiences with our online family mediation training program. “Riverdale Mediation is more than an institution. My journey with this exceptional team of expert family law mediators has shaped me both personally and professionally, equipping me to bridge gaps and empower diverse communities. I encourage aspiring mediators …
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Guest Blog Post: “What Have I Seen You In?”
When you tell someone that you are an actor, their immediate question is: “What have I seen you in?”. There is my usual response to the various commercials, tv, and film roles I’ve done; but what they don’t know is the impact my job as an actor has had in real life with real people. People like the participants doing mediation training with Hilary at Riverdale Mediation. This always …
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