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 […]
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Training: The Magic of Elder Mediation – The Star Component
August 27-29, 2018 at the Kahanoff Centre, Calgary, AB COURSE OVERVIEW Elder Mediation is based on a wellness model that promotes a person-centred approach for all participants; it is mindful of the older person(s) while respecting the rights of each person participating. Regardless of the numbers present, each person is unique with his or her […]
Training: Basic Mediation Training
November 5 – 9, 2018 at the Kahanoff Centre, Calgary, AB 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 […]
Training: The Arbitration of Comprehensive Family Matters/ Parenting Coordination on Separation, Divorce and Related Situations
A five (5) day intensive contextual skills-based training program in the process, practice and role of the arbitrator, experts, others in arbitration June 12, 13, 14 & September 6 and 7, 2018 (9am-5pm) Kahanoff Centre, Calgary, AB COURSE OVERVIEW On the continuum of dispute resolution systems, arbitration is a less formal process for the resolution […]
Podcast: Is it possible to have a “good” divorce?
Listen to this “Alberta at Noon” CBC Podcast. Two family law experts join us in studio to take your calls. Listen on CBC
AFMS Spring Conference 2018
Spring Conference 2018 is April 19 and 20 in Calgary. AFMS is proud to present: Thursday, April 19 – Judy McCann-Beranger – Elder Mediation: The Future is Now. Friday, April 20 – Megan Hunter – People with Complicated Operating Systems and How to Communicate with Them AFMS Members Thursday, April 19 or Friday, April 20 ONLY $200 Both […]
Upcoming Training: A Training in the Arbitration of Comprehensive Family Matters/ Parenting Coordination on Separation, Divorce and Related Situations
The Alberta Family Mediation Society (AFMS) is pleased to present: A Training in the Arbitration of Comprehensive Family Matters/Parenting Coordination on Separation, Divorce and Related Situations a five (5) day intensive contextual skills-based training program in the process, practice and role of the arbitrator, experts, others in arbitration June 12, 13, 14 and September […]
Upcoming events for AFMS
Basic Mediation Training – Edmonton – April 8 – 12, 2019 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 […]