Family Law Mediation Fundamentals







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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Friday, December 9, 2022

9:00 am – 5:30 pm (all days) via webinar

Please note: This course will not be added to Courses on Demand.  Courses involving professional speakers and skills-based workshops generally do not get added to Courses on Demand.

Who should attend: All those wishing to enhance their mediation skills and understanding. This course is essential for new family mediators.

Learning level: Fundamental/Intermediate

The second course in CLEBC's Family Law Mediation curriculum, this program will give you a better understanding of the nature and source of conflict in the context of family dispute resolution and the role and objectives of a mediator.

During the three days, participants will analyze mediation theories, review the stages of mediation, learn about family dynamics and screening for family violence, and practice communication skills essential to an effective mediation.

For those wishing to become Family Law Mediators under the Family Law Act this is the second of four courses in our 80-hour curriculum.

This course will count for 24 hours of mediation training and will include exercises and role-plays in negotiation and mediation settings.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Family Dispute Resolution and Family Violence Screening Training or equivalent training.

Please note: This course is offered remotely through a Zoom platform. A device equipped with a camera and microphone will be required to participate.

Qualify as a Family Law Mediator: 80 hours of Family Law Mediation Training including Screening for Family Violence Training!
Register for all 5 courses and receive 25% off the regular price*
*Contact Customer Service to take advantage of this offer.

1. Introduction to Family Dispute Resolution
Thursday and Friday, September 22 and 23, 2022

2. Family Violence Screening Training
Monday and Tuesday, October 3 and 4, 2022

3. Family Law Mediation Fundamentals
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, December 7, 8, and 9, 2022

4. Intermediate Family Law Mediation
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, January 25, 26, and 27, 2023

5. Advanced Family Mediation
Thursday and Friday, April 20 and 21, 2023

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 24 hours (including a minimum of 2 hours pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)

Course Chairs
Carol W. Hickman, KC — Virgin Hickman, Vancouver
Arlene H. Henry, KC — Arlene H. Henry Law Corporation, Vancouver

Pricing 
EARLY BIRD 
Register by Nov. 16/22
Regular Price
After Nov. 16/22
Webinar $1,574 $1,749

Are you an Indigenous lawyer or community member?
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Do you need financial assistance?
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Experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19?
You may be eligible for further reductions in our course prices.
Please contact Customer Service for more information.

Registration includes an electronic copy of the workshop materials.

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CLEBC Program Coordinator 
Mary Kingston
mkingston@cle.bc.ca


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