Welcome to the Alberta Family Mediation Society
What is family mediation?
Mediation is a family-centered conflict resolution process in which an impartial third party (the mediator) helps the participants in negotiating a consensual, informed and fair agreement. Decision-making rests with the parties throughout. The mediator assists the parties in identifying issues and information needs, reducing obstacles to communication, exploring alternatives and focusing on the needs and interests of those who it is agreed are affected.
Our Mission
Alberta Family Mediation Society (AFMS) advocates resolution of family conflict through the use of mediation by qualified professionals.
Courage under fire: keeping your cool when life goes sideways - A free seminar hosted by AFMS on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at the Matrix Hotel in Edmonton, 7:30-9:00pm
Family Restructuring Therapy: Interventions with High Conflict Separations and Divorces
Posted April 24, 2012 6:43PM
June 1, 2012
Family Restructuring Therapy:
Interventions with High Conflict
Separations and Divorces
Presented by: Dr. Stephen Carter
Calgary, AB
Go to:
http://www.psychologistsassociation.ab.ca/sitewyze/files/Family_Restructuring_Therapy_-_June_1_2012.pdf
for more information.
http://www.psychologistsassociation.ab.ca/site/paa_workshops
Busy week! Law Day, Conference, AGM...
Posted April 19, 2012 12:02PM
Tonight is the kick off to the AFMS Annual Conference in Edmonton at the Matrix Hotel. If you are registered to attend the professional conference tomorrow, then come on out to the Wine & Cheese! It's also not too late to register!
We are also hosting a free seminar for the public tonight, Courage Under Fire: Keeping Your Cool When Life goes Sideways. The feedback so far is excellent and we hope to see lots of folks out to attend EJ Vroon's exciting presentation.
This Friday and Saturday is Law Day around the province. AFMS has volunteer members hosting tables in Edmonton (thanks Wanda Dennelly and Marla Miller!!) and Calgary (thanks Diane Huebert and Sherry Miller!!). Check out the Law Day website for more details!
http://www.cba.org/alberta/lawday/home/
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS - MARCH 31, 2012
Posted March 13, 2012 5:37PM
The AFMS Membership year is April 1 - March 31. You can renew online now (or join anytime!). Your user name is your email address and your password was generated randomly and sent to your email address. It can be reset anytime (though not customized).
Contact Sue Bedier at AFMS HQ with any questions or to renew with her directly. A new hard copy directory will be published ASAP.