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FMC Conference and AGM 2021

The Power in Valuing all Voices

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 via Zoom

All times are Eastern Time Zone

$99 for FMC members; $129 for non-members

Presentation A: Families Finding Their Way Forward in Mediation, Child Protection Mediation – Margaret Stewart Sweet (1 hour)
Presentation B: The Elder Mediator’s Role in Combatting Ageism and Elder Abuse – Judy M. Beranger (1 hour)

Presentation C: Sponsor Come to Agreement (30 min)
Presentation D: How to Avoid Practical Pitfalls (and Ethical Quagmires) in Preparing Mediated Agreements – Jennifer Hubbard (30 min)
Presentation E: Discovering What Children Want to Tell Us: A Child Centred Approach for Family Mediators – Jon Graham and Lorri Yasenik, Ph.D. (2 hours)

FMC Annual General Meeting and Awards Ceremony

Closing Remarks – Professor Wanda Gabriel, McGill University

Presentation F: Round Table Discussion – facilitated by Rhoda Dobler

Attendance at the AGM portion is, of course, FREE for FMC members. Please register with Sue at admin@fmc.ca

Conference information and registration here

FMC is looking for qualified Board members in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario. Please contact us if you'd like to be nominated at the AGM on November 10 and promote excellence in family mediation.

Expression of Interest

Family Mediation Canada is inviting applications for two contract positions:

FMC Registrar: Child Protection Mediation Certification
FMC Assessor: Child Protection Mediation.Certification

Details for both can be found here>>> https://www.fmc.ca/job-opportunities/

FMC Partner trainings and events:

Learn how to Complete Voice of the Child Reports
November 8, 10, 12 2021 or May 2, 4, 6 2022
More details here>>>

Introduction to the Voice of the Child
January 12, 2022 12pm-2pm Eastern
More details here>>>

Meeting with Children and Meeting with Parents:
Online trainings from Lorri Yasenik, Ph.D and Jon Graham, LLB
More details here>>>

Foundations for Conduction Parenting Plan Evaluations:
Online 40-hour asynchronous training from Michael Saini, Ph.D and Shely Polak, PhD, MSW, RSW, Acc. FM.
More details here>>>

Basic Mediation training 40-hour Course with Dr. Michael Saini

Start this course anytime and work online at your own pace!!

The very popular FMC 40-hour Basic Mediation course is now available asynchronously. Introductory pricing: $1500 for FMC members, $1700 for non-members!

More information and registration for Basic Mediation training here

Third issue coming soon!

RESOLUTION

A News Magazine for Family Mediation Canada

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FMC Conference and AGM 2021

The Power in Valuing all Voices

Presentation A: Families Finding Their Way Forward in Mediation, Child Protection Mediation – Margaret Stewart Sweet (1 hour) Presentation B: The Elder Mediator’s Role in Combatting Ageism and Elder Abuse – Judy M. Beranger (1 hour)

Expression of Interest

Basic Mediation training 40-hour Course with Dr. Michael Saini

Presentation A: Families Finding Their Way Forward in Mediation, Child Protection Mediation – Margaret Stewart Sweet (1 hour)
Presentation B: The Elder Mediator’s Role in Combatting Ageism and Elder Abuse – Judy M. Beranger (1 hour)