Our “case studies” introduce students who have successfully completed our online family mediation training. We hope you appreciate their insights on how our training helped them build skills, establish their practices, and make a positive impact on families.
For today’s post, we interviewed mental health practitioner, Ali Liénaux (Toronto, ON)
Riverdale’s 30-Hour Family Law course exceeded my expectations as compared to the previous experience I had with York U.
Why did you decide to take mediation training?
Mediation in general interest me as an educator. I use the concepts proposed to resolve conflict between individuals and their families and apply resolution with alternative solutions.
What did you like about our training?
The ability to process the content at our own pace, and review any material if we do wish to go deeper into any content. It is also very specific to mediator practice.
How have you benefited from it?
I wanted to have a refresher after attending law courses at York University, and Riverdale’s 30-Hour Family Law course exceeded my expectations as compared to the previous experience I had with York U.
What are your plans for your mediation practice?
I am currently part of the Toronto Family Mediation Services (mediate393) roster of mediators, and I am also accepting mediation referrals in my private practice.
Share a little bit about yourself:
I am a mental health practitioner and a college professor teaching social work, child development and parenting. I do research in cognitive mediation to inform my mediation practice.
Since 2002, I have been a Registered Social Worker, R.S.W.’ in Ontario, and have more than 25 years of professional experience in Canada. I hold a Master of Arts in Education specializing in adult education and distance learning.
My specialties include mediation, relocation, trauma and recovery, multilingual and multicultural issues, addictions, and post-traumatic stress. I am also conducting training sessions in stress management, assertiveness, mental health, and wellness.
