On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Alberta Family Mediation Society and in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic: AFMS encourages you to implement and maintain best health practices, including frequent handwashing, avoiding contact with others, and maintaining appropriate distance between yourself and those around you. We encourage you to talk with your […]
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Training: Basic Mediation – Edmonton – April 2020
CANCELLED Due to the current COVID-19 situation, this training has been cancelled. April 20-24, 2020 in Edmonton COURSE OVERVIEW This (5-day) 35-hour course will cover the basics of interest-based mediation. We’ll start with understanding what conflict is, its impacts, and the different resolution processes available. We’ll explore basic self-awareness and our own contributions to conflicts […]
POSTPONED Training: Basic Mediation – Calgary – October 2020
AFMS regrets having to postpone this in-person training. We are working on delivery of an online course. Stay tuned! October 19-23, 2020 in Calgary COURSE OVERVIEW This (5-day) 35-hour course will cover the basics of interest-based mediation. We’ll start with understanding what conflict is, its impacts, and the different resolution processes available. We’ll explore basic […]
Louise Evans “The 5 Chairs” in Calgary, September 28
The Five Chairs Project, Louise Evans https://www.the5chairs.com/managing-across-cultures/ View her TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BZuWrdC-9Q Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019, 9:30AM– 4:30PM Venue: Officers’ Mess, Fort Calgary – 750 9th Avenue SE – map Paid Parking – parking info Lunch and refreshments are included Speaker Bio Since childhood, Louise Evans has had a determination and an enthusiasm […]
AFMS 2019 Conference
Date: Thursday, September 26 & Friday, September 27, 2019 Venue: Holiday Inn & Suites Red Deer South *** We have rooms available for $134.99 / night. Book Online AFMS Members (Members Registered Prior to July 15) Thursday, Sep 26 or Friday, Sep 27 ONLY Free Both days Free Non-Members Thursday, Sep 26 or […]
Training: Basic Mediation – October 2019
October 21-25, 2019 in Calgary COURSE OVERVIEW This (5-day) 35-hour course will cover the basics of interest-based mediation. We’ll start with understanding what conflict is, its impacts, and the different resolution processes available. We’ll explore basic self-awareness and our own contributions to conflicts and discover what our strengths are and what our weaknesses may be. […]
AFMS Conference 2019
35 Years of Alberta Family Mediation: Bringing it All Together Thursday, September 26, and Friday, September 27, 2019 Holiday Inn & Suites Red Deer South, 33 Petrolia Drive, Gasoline Alley E, Red Deer County, AB T4E 1B3 AFMS is now receiving proposals for presentations at the conference. Please submit your proposal by April 24th. Presentation […]
AGM 2019
Annual General Meeting (AGM): AFMS AGM and Wine & Cheese social for all members will be in the fall, 2019 in Red Deer. Stay tuned for details!
Training: Basic Mediation
April 8 – 12, 2019 in Edmonton COURSE OVERVIEW This (5-day) 35-hour course will cover the basics of interest-based mediation. We’ll start with understanding what conflict is, its impacts, and the different resolution processes available. We’ll explore basic self-awareness and our own contributions to conflicts and discover what our strengths are and what our weaknesses […]
Spring Conference 2018
Spring Conference 2018 was a great success. The attendees loved the warmth and energy from Thursday presenter, Judy McCann-Beranger. Judy’s classic Newfoundland friendliness and empathy, mixed with professionalism, was a huge hit and she’ll be back for an advanced three-day training on Elder Mediation in August. Friday was a lot of fun with Megan Hunter from the High Conflict Institute […]
