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How to Download your Mediation Institute Membership Certiticate
Guidance for Mediation Institute Members on how to find and download ...
Guidance for Mediation Institute Members on how to find and download your membership certificate.
Go to http://www.mimembers.au
Log in with your member email and password
Click on Settings on the ...menu at the left of the page
Below the grey box you'll see your Membership Certificate Name and your last renewal date. Click the download link.
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Go to http://www.mimembers.au
Log in with your member email and password
Click on Settings on the ...menu at the left of the page
Below the grey box you'll see your Membership Certificate Name and your last renewal date. Click the download link.
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Affair Recovery and Parenting after Infidelity - Seamless Blend with Angelika Broederlow
In this session, Angelika Broederlow — founder of The Seamless Blend — ...
In this session, Angelika Broederlow — founder of The Seamless Blend — joins Joanne Law from Mediation Institute to discuss specialist affair recovery services and parenting after infidelity. Drawing on ...decades of research with global clinical partner Dr. Kathy Nickerson, Angelica shares evidence-based insights that challenge common myths around infidelity and separation.
00 – Welcome & Introduction to The Seamless Blend
1:40 – Services Overview: Blended Families & Affair Recovery
6:21 – Busting the Myths: What the Research Really Says
10:03 – Affair Recovery Therapy vs. General Couples Counselling
11:45 – The Seamless Blend Recovery Framework
14:25 – Parenting After Infidelity: A Child-Focused Approach
19:58 – Survey Findings: 500+ Parents on Infidelity's Impact on Children
24:40 – Q&A: Client Readiness, Commitment & the Goal of Therapy
35:50 – Understanding the Real Drivers of Infidelity
45:08 – Trust, Shame & Rebuilding — Practitioner Discussion
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http://www.theseamlessblend.com.au
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00 – Welcome & Introduction to The Seamless Blend
1:40 – Services Overview: Blended Families & Affair Recovery
6:21 – Busting the Myths: What the Research Really Says
10:03 – Affair Recovery Therapy vs. General Couples Counselling
11:45 – The Seamless Blend Recovery Framework
14:25 – Parenting After Infidelity: A Child-Focused Approach
19:58 – Survey Findings: 500+ Parents on Infidelity's Impact on Children
24:40 – Q&A: Client Readiness, Commitment & the Goal of Therapy
35:50 – Understanding the Real Drivers of Infidelity
45:08 – Trust, Shame & Rebuilding — Practitioner Discussion
Connect with The Seamless Blend:
http://www.theseamlessblend.com.au
TikTok: @theseamlessblend
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Family Group Conferencing Is NOT a Normal Case Meeting — Here's the Difference
Most families dread the idea of sitting around a table talking about ...
Most families dread the idea of sitting around a table talking about "everything they've done wrong." But that's not what Family Group Conferencing is — and that fear is exactly ...what a good facilitator helps them move past.
In this extract from a Mediation Institute training session, FGC trainer Eve Claire explains what makes FGC fundamentally different from a traditional case meeting:
✅ Everyone is around the table together
✅ Everyone hears the same thing at the same time
✅ The family makes the decisions — not the workers
✅ It's built on informed decision-making from the very first conversation
Instead of six workers telling a family what to do, FGC gives families the space and support to create their own plan. That changes everything.
👉 Want to learn how to facilitate Family Group Conferences? Visit http://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au and search for Family Group Conferencing.
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In this extract from a Mediation Institute training session, FGC trainer Eve Claire explains what makes FGC fundamentally different from a traditional case meeting:
✅ Everyone is around the table together
✅ Everyone hears the same thing at the same time
✅ The family makes the decisions — not the workers
✅ It's built on informed decision-making from the very first conversation
Instead of six workers telling a family what to do, FGC gives families the space and support to create their own plan. That changes everything.
👉 Want to learn how to facilitate Family Group Conferences? Visit http://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au and search for Family Group Conferencing.
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Where Did Family Group Conferencing Come From? The Origin Story
Where Did Family Group Conferencing Come From? The Origin Story Family ...
Where Did Family Group Conferencing Come From? The Origin Story
Family Group Conferencing wasn't invented in a boardroom — it was created by a community, for a community.
In this extract from ...a Mediation Institute training session, FGC trainer Eve Claire shares the powerful origin story of Family Group Conferencing: developed in New Zealand as a direct response to the overrepresentation of Māori children in care, it brought together Māori elders and community members to design a process that gave families the decision-making power over their own children.
That's not just history — it's the heart of everything FGC stands for today.
👉 Want to learn how to facilitate Family Group Conferences? Visit http://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au and search for Family Group Conferencing.
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Family Group Conferencing wasn't invented in a boardroom — it was created by a community, for a community.
In this extract from ...a Mediation Institute training session, FGC trainer Eve Claire shares the powerful origin story of Family Group Conferencing: developed in New Zealand as a direct response to the overrepresentation of Māori children in care, it brought together Māori elders and community members to design a process that gave families the decision-making power over their own children.
That's not just history — it's the heart of everything FGC stands for today.
👉 Want to learn how to facilitate Family Group Conferences? Visit http://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au and search for Family Group Conferencing.
🔔 Like and follow for more short extracts from Mediation Institute training sessions.
Suggested hashtags:
#FamilyGroupConferencing #FGC #MediationInstitute #FacilitatorTraining #MaoriCulture #RestorativeJustice #ChildProtection #SocialWork #FamilyServices #IndigenousRights #ProfessionalDevelopmentShow More

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Becoming an FGC Facilitator Is a Big Responsibility — Here's Why
When you step into the role of Family Group Conference facilitator, ...
When you step into the role of Family Group Conference facilitator, you're not just running a meeting. You're representing a model that has the power to shape the future of ...families and children.
In this extract from a Mediation Institute training session, FGC trainer Eve Claire delivers a powerful reminder: as a facilitator, you will face pressure from all sides — child protection managers, lawyers, family members — all with different expectations. And it's your job to hold the line for what Family Group Conferencing truly stands for.
This is what it means to take the role seriously.
👉 Ready to take on that responsibility? Visit http://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au and search for Family Group Conferencing to find out how to train with Eve Claire.
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In this extract from a Mediation Institute training session, FGC trainer Eve Claire delivers a powerful reminder: as a facilitator, you will face pressure from all sides — child protection managers, lawyers, family members — all with different expectations. And it's your job to hold the line for what Family Group Conferencing truly stands for.
This is what it means to take the role seriously.
👉 Ready to take on that responsibility? Visit http://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au and search for Family Group Conferencing to find out how to train with Eve Claire.
🔔 Like and follow for more short extracts from Mediation Institute training sessions.
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The 4 Pillars of Mediation with David Mitchell
The Four Pillars of Mediation, developed by Adelaide mediator David ...
The Four Pillars of Mediation, developed by Adelaide mediator David Mitchell, is a reflective professional framework designed to strengthen mediator effectiveness across alternative dispute resolution contexts.
The model recognises that ...mediation competence extends beyond process knowledge and is shaped by four interconnected foundations:
- Philosophy, the principles and ethical beliefs guiding practice;
- Psychology, an understanding of the emotional and behavioural dynamics present in conflict;
- Persona, the mediators' professional presence and how they are experienced in the room; and
- Present, a disciplined focus on the "here and now" of the dispute.
Together, these pillars support both mediators' personal and professional development and foster meaningful peer discussion of practice.
Timestamps:
0:06 – Introduction & David Mitchell's background
14:04 – Pillar 1: Philosophy – Aristotle, compassion vs. empathy, and practical wisdom
14:11 – Pillar 2: Psychology – The mediator as conductor, mirror cells, NLP & person-centred communication
21:42 – Pillar 3: Persona – Professional presence, self-compassion, peer supervision & oxytocin
26:47 – Pillar 4: Present – Working in the now, hippocampal shifts & Gestalt cycles
34:28 – Q&A – Discussion & audience questions
41:12 – Are mediators born or made?
46:33 – Aristotle's 12 virtues explored
Members can connect with David via the members portal #mediation #mediationinstitute #reflectivepracticeShow More
The model recognises that ...mediation competence extends beyond process knowledge and is shaped by four interconnected foundations:
- Philosophy, the principles and ethical beliefs guiding practice;
- Psychology, an understanding of the emotional and behavioural dynamics present in conflict;
- Persona, the mediators' professional presence and how they are experienced in the room; and
- Present, a disciplined focus on the "here and now" of the dispute.
Together, these pillars support both mediators' personal and professional development and foster meaningful peer discussion of practice.
Timestamps:
0:06 – Introduction & David Mitchell's background
14:04 – Pillar 1: Philosophy – Aristotle, compassion vs. empathy, and practical wisdom
14:11 – Pillar 2: Psychology – The mediator as conductor, mirror cells, NLP & person-centred communication
21:42 – Pillar 3: Persona – Professional presence, self-compassion, peer supervision & oxytocin
26:47 – Pillar 4: Present – Working in the now, hippocampal shifts & Gestalt cycles
34:28 – Q&A – Discussion & audience questions
41:12 – Are mediators born or made?
46:33 – Aristotle's 12 virtues explored
Members can connect with David via the members portal #mediation #mediationinstitute #reflectivepracticeShow More

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Think Family Group Conferences Are Full of Conflict? Think Again
One of the biggest fears people have about Family Group Conferencing ...
One of the biggest fears people have about Family Group Conferencing is that bringing a family together will lead to arguments, tension, and chaos.
But according to experienced FGC facilitator Eve ...Claire, that's rarely what happens — and it comes down to two things: sticking to the principles and preparing well.
In this extract from a Mediation Institute training session, Eve explains how thorough preparation builds trust, and how trust in the room is what makes facilitation flow.
👉 Want to learn how to facilitate Family Group Conferences? Visit http://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au and search for Family Group Conferencing.
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But according to experienced FGC facilitator Eve ...Claire, that's rarely what happens — and it comes down to two things: sticking to the principles and preparing well.
In this extract from a Mediation Institute training session, Eve explains how thorough preparation builds trust, and how trust in the room is what makes facilitation flow.
👉 Want to learn how to facilitate Family Group Conferences? Visit http://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au and search for Family Group Conferencing.
🔔 Like and follow for more short extracts from Mediation Institute training sessions.
Suggested hashtags:
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Property Matters in Family Dispute Resolution: Disclosure, Complexity & Power Imbalances
In this CPD webinar, Joanne Law, Director of Mediation Institute and ...
In this CPD webinar, Joanne Law, Director of Mediation Institute and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, walks through the significant 2024–2025 amendments to the Family Law Act and what they mean ...in practice for Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRPs).
Topics covered include the codified four-step property framework, the new express provisions for family violence in contributions and current/future circumstances, the statutory duty of disclosure now written into the Act, and the new category for companion animals.
Note: The member discussion portion of this webinar has been edited out of this recording. A full version is available to members in the CPD library. http://www.mimembers.au
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⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Welcome & introduction
0:58 – Housekeeping & session format
1:37 – Acknowledgement of Country
2:47 – Webinar overview: what we'll cover
4:41 – The four-step property framework (now in the Act – s.79(3))
5:21 – Family violence provisions: contributions & future circumstances
7:13 – Duty of disclosure: moved from Rules into the Act
8:35 – Companion animals: a new category (not just chattel)
9:06 – Add-backs: what's changed with current case law
14:20 – Step 1: Legal & equitable interests, asset identification
16:01 – Step 2: Contributions (financial, non-financial & family violence)
17:32 – Step 2 cont.: The family violence contribution lens
19:51 – Step 3: Current & future circumstances (s.79(5) factors)
25:28 – Housing & care of children: now an explicit factor
31:42 – Other s.79(5) factors: education, earning capacity, cohabitation
35:22 – Family violence: landmark case & the high bar that existed
37:05 – How the amendments have lowered that bar
43:33 – Duty of disclosure: key cases & practical implications
50:55 – s.71B: Our statutory obligation as FDRPs
55:58 – Managing disclosure: pre-mediation & during sessions
1:02:50 – When to stop the process: non-disclosure & financial abuse
1:10:02 – Companion animals: court orders, shared care & intake tips
1:23:07 – Key takeaways & CPD wrap-upShow More
Topics covered include the codified four-step property framework, the new express provisions for family violence in contributions and current/future circumstances, the statutory duty of disclosure now written into the Act, and the new category for companion animals.
Note: The member discussion portion of this webinar has been edited out of this recording. A full version is available to members in the CPD library. http://www.mimembers.au
🔔 Like, subscribe and hit the bell for more FDR education and family law updates.
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Welcome & introduction
0:58 – Housekeeping & session format
1:37 – Acknowledgement of Country
2:47 – Webinar overview: what we'll cover
4:41 – The four-step property framework (now in the Act – s.79(3))
5:21 – Family violence provisions: contributions & future circumstances
7:13 – Duty of disclosure: moved from Rules into the Act
8:35 – Companion animals: a new category (not just chattel)
9:06 – Add-backs: what's changed with current case law
14:20 – Step 1: Legal & equitable interests, asset identification
16:01 – Step 2: Contributions (financial, non-financial & family violence)
17:32 – Step 2 cont.: The family violence contribution lens
19:51 – Step 3: Current & future circumstances (s.79(5) factors)
25:28 – Housing & care of children: now an explicit factor
31:42 – Other s.79(5) factors: education, earning capacity, cohabitation
35:22 – Family violence: landmark case & the high bar that existed
37:05 – How the amendments have lowered that bar
43:33 – Duty of disclosure: key cases & practical implications
50:55 – s.71B: Our statutory obligation as FDRPs
55:58 – Managing disclosure: pre-mediation & during sessions
1:02:50 – When to stop the process: non-disclosure & financial abuse
1:10:02 – Companion animals: court orders, shared care & intake tips
1:23:07 – Key takeaways & CPD wrap-upShow More

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To Be a Great FGC Facilitator — Take ALL Your Hats Off
Social worker. Counselor. Support worker. Mental health professional. ...
Social worker. Counselor. Support worker. Mental health professional. Whatever role you usually play — when you step into a Family Group Conference, you leave all of that at the door.
In ...this extract from a Mediation Institute training session, FGC trainer Eve Claire explains one of the most liberating aspects of facilitation: your job is simply to bring everyone to the table fully prepared, then get out of the way. No advice-giving. No suggestions. No directing outcomes.
Just pure facilitation — and trusting families to make their own best decisions.
👉 Ready to become a Family Group Conference facilitator? Visit http://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au and search for Family Group Conferencing.
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In ...this extract from a Mediation Institute training session, FGC trainer Eve Claire explains one of the most liberating aspects of facilitation: your job is simply to bring everyone to the table fully prepared, then get out of the way. No advice-giving. No suggestions. No directing outcomes.
Just pure facilitation — and trusting families to make their own best decisions.
👉 Ready to become a Family Group Conference facilitator? Visit http://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au and search for Family Group Conferencing.
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The Sign of a Great Family Group Conference? You Barely Had to Do Anything.
Most facilitators think their job is to manage, guide, and control the ...
Most facilitators think their job is to manage, guide, and control the room. But the best Family Group Conferences happen when the facilitator steps back.
In this extract from a Mediation ...Institute training session, experienced FGC facilitator Eve Claire shares a counterintuitive truth: when you trust the model and prepare well, families lead themselves. You don't need to keep detailed case notes. You don't need to be a counselor, a support worker, or a psychologist.
You just need to facilitate the process — and get out of the way.
👉 Want to learn how to facilitate Family Group Conferences? Visit http://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au and search for Family Group Conferencing.
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In this extract from a Mediation ...Institute training session, experienced FGC facilitator Eve Claire shares a counterintuitive truth: when you trust the model and prepare well, families lead themselves. You don't need to keep detailed case notes. You don't need to be a counselor, a support worker, or a psychologist.
You just need to facilitate the process — and get out of the way.
👉 Want to learn how to facilitate Family Group Conferences? Visit http://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au and search for Family Group Conferencing.
🔔 Like and follow for more short extracts from Mediation Institute training sessions.
#FamilyGroupConferencing #FGC #MediationInstitute #FacilitatorTraining #SocialWork #ChildProtection #RestorativeJustice #FamilyServices #LessIsMore #ProfessionalDevelopmentShow More

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The Power of Future Focus in Family Group Conferencing #mediation #FGC #FamilyGroupConferencing
A Key Principle Every Family Group Conference Facilitator Needs to ...
A Key Principle Every Family Group Conference Facilitator Needs to Know
"Future focused" — it sounds simple, but it's a powerful tool in your facilitation toolkit.
In this extract from a Mediation ...Institute Family Group Conferencing training session, trainer Eve Claire explains why keeping families future-focused is your best friend as a facilitator — and how it reduces conflict, eases anxiety, and empowers families to create their own plan.
When families understand that the conference isn't about rehashing the past, they show up differently. And when they start holding each other to that principle in the room? That's when you know you're facilitating well.
👉 Interested in becoming a Family Group Conference facilitator? Visit https://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au/family-group-conference-facilitator-training/
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"Future focused" — it sounds simple, but it's a powerful tool in your facilitation toolkit.
In this extract from a Mediation ...Institute Family Group Conferencing training session, trainer Eve Claire explains why keeping families future-focused is your best friend as a facilitator — and how it reduces conflict, eases anxiety, and empowers families to create their own plan.
When families understand that the conference isn't about rehashing the past, they show up differently. And when they start holding each other to that principle in the room? That's when you know you're facilitating well.
👉 Interested in becoming a Family Group Conference facilitator? Visit https://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au/family-group-conference-facilitator-training/
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