Mediation Institute is happy to promote events run by other organisations that may be valuable to Mediation Institute Members.
Don’t hesitate to contact us about your events (Mi Member discounts for paid events are encouraged).
This is a free service for Mediation Institute Members or relevant free events. If you are not a member and it is a paid event, we would encourage you to offer a MI Members discount.
Managing Conflict - De-escalation Techniques. Hosted by our FGC Trainer Eve Clare. Guest speaker Joanne Law. This discussion will look at ways we can apply conflict resolution theory and strategies to Family Group Conferencing
Structured POS & including Agenda Construction. Hosted by Ken Speakman. Discussing the Parties Opening Statements (POS), from a logical and structured approach.
Duration approximately 20 minutes, with Q&A for the balance of the hour.
What is NMAS Mediation? Followed by NMAS Training Orientation. Hosted by Joanne Law. Tuesday's fortnightly. Curious about NMAS Mediation and the process to become a NMAS Accredited Mediator? The first 15 mins for people who are not NMAS Accredited Mediators next 15 minutes is for students of the Mediation Institute NMAS Course.
Q & A Session. Hosted by Ken Speakman. Every Tuesday. This is a question and answer session held weekly, for Mi Students (Only) who may have questions on any of the offered Mi courses. You can use this session to also assist in honing your skills in specific areas.
FDR Tutorials - topics vary so check the event listing for the weekly topic.
Peer group supervision is an opportunity for dispute resolution professionals to come together to discuss cases, concepts and support each other through the discussion of their cases and insights or ask for help or suggestions.
The Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) Program: Service Delivery and Expansion. Thursday, 29 September 2022 from 1:00pm to 2:15pm (AEST) Presented by Sophie Meehan Manager of Family Law Projects at Victoria Legal Aid in conversation with a Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) duty lawyer discussing the recent expansion of the FASS program to regional locations and the inclusion of mental health supports within the program offerings.
What can Workplace Mediators Learn from the Practice of Family Dispute Resolution? Thursday 29 September 2022 at 6pmPresented by Elizabeth Rosa and Katelyn Betti. Join Elizabeth as she interviews FDRP/psychologist Katelyn Betti about how some of the key skills used by FDRPs can cross over into workplace mediation to manage the issues of motivation, vulnerability and capacity.
Q & A Session. Hosted by Ken Speakman. Every Tuesday. This is a question and answer session held weekly, for Mi Students (Only) who may have questions on any of the offered Mi courses. You can use this session to also assist in honing your skills in specific areas.
Complexities in working with co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug presentations. Tuesday 4 October 2022 at 7:15pm – 8:30pm (AEDT) Join our interdisciplinary panel to learn about harm reduction, abstinence, stigma and mental health challenges that people may face due to their current or past use of AOD.
FDR Tutorials - topics vary so check the event listing for the weekly topic.
This information session is designed to provide interested NMAS mediators with the opportunity to find out about the program. If you are interested in getting involved, you will have the opportunity (as a volunteer initially) to help implement the program.
What is NMAS Mediation? Followed by NMAS Training Orientation. Hosted by Joanne Law. Tuesday's fortnightly. Curious about NMAS Mediation and the process to become a NMAS Accredited Mediator? The first 15 mins for people who are not NMAS Accredited Mediators next 15 minutes is for students of the Mediation Institute NMAS Course.
Q & A Session. Hosted by Ken Speakman. Every Tuesday. This is a question and answer session held weekly, for Mi Students (Only) who may have questions on any of the offered Mi courses. You can use this session to also assist in honing your skills in specific areas.
How infant-led practice in family violence settings can nurture hope for infants and families. Presenters: Dr Wendy Bunston, Tauri Smart and Kristin Walsh. Facilitated by Vicki Mansfield 12 October 2022, 1:00PM – 2:00PM (AEDT) Infants (0–24 months) are at a critical and formative stage of development. If exposed to domestic violence, they are at higher risk of neurological, psychological and physical harm. When working with families experiencing family and domestic violence, it is important to consider the infant's experience, and recognise their inherent capacities for engagement, exploration and discovery.
FDR Tutorials - topics vary so check the event listing for the weekly topic.
Opening Doors: Ensuring LGBTIQ-inclusive family, domestic and sexual violence services Report Launch.
Adverse Childhood Experiences: an In-Depth Look. Thursday October 13 . Presenters: TBC .The remaining 2 recently added Community Factors and bringing it all together - Bullying and Living in Foster Care
Q & A Session. Hosted by Ken Speakman. Every Tuesday. This is a question and answer session held weekly, for Mi Students (Only) who may have questions on any of the offered Mi courses. You can use this session to also assist in honing your skills in specific areas.
FDR Tutorials - topics vary so check the event listing for the weekly topic.
Why People Lie? The Psychology of attribution in Family Law. Wednesday 19 October 2022, 3:30pm to 4:45pm AEDT. Why people lie? The psychology of attribution in family law’. This talk will explore how people justify what they do or did when dealing with family law. Attribute psychology is the study of how we think and act and how we attribute various things to our behaviour and the behaviour of others. In essence, why people lie.
Peer Group Supervision for Dispute Resolution Professionals This event runs every 4 weeks on a Thursday, 7:30pm - 8:30pm AEST The Mi Peer Group Supervision sessions are friendly and collegiate, supporting reflective practice and ongoing professional development. We talk about: cases that members bring to the sessions industry updates and news brainstorm approaches to common …
What is NMAS Mediation? Followed by NMAS Training Orientation. Hosted by Joanne Law. Tuesday's fortnightly. Curious about NMAS Mediation and the process to become a NMAS Accredited Mediator? The first 15 mins for people who are not NMAS Accredited Mediators next 15 minutes is for students of the Mediation Institute NMAS Course.
Q & A Session. Hosted by Ken Speakman. Every Tuesday. This is a question and answer session held weekly, for Mi Students (Only) who may have questions on any of the offered Mi courses. You can use this session to also assist in honing your skills in specific areas.
FDR Tutorials - topics vary so check the event listing for the weekly topic.
This is a Mediation Institute Member event for our Family Group Conference Facilitator Members.
General discussion and supervision session.
Q & A Session. Hosted by Ken Speakman. Every Tuesday. This is a question and answer session held weekly, for Mi Students (Only) who may have questions on any of the offered Mi courses. You can use this session to also assist in honing your skills in specific areas.
FDR Tutorials - topics vary so check the event listing for the weekly topic.
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