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Family Mediation – 80-hour Simulated Practicum

Registration is open to Family Mediation students who have met the academic requirements for OAFM Accreditation OAFM – Accreditation Criteria.

COURSE

Our Course Details

Overview

  • OAFM Approved Practicum Course
  • On-line classes are scheduled after regular business hours over 10 weeks
  • Mentors have extensive family mediation experience and are Accredited Family Mediators (AccFM) in good standing with OAFM
  • Experiential learning through review of concepts, discussion and role-play time
  • Small groups: Low student to Mentor ratio (typically 4 students per Mentor)
  • Complete a minimum of 3 role-play cases and report drafting
  • Successful graduates may apply for the final 20 hours and 2 live mediation cases towards OAFM accreditation
  • Supportive learning environment through peer support and mentorship to build your confidence in working directly with clients.

Scope

This is a Master Class in Parent Mediation where we will go in-depth into a range challenging parenting dynamics and scenarios that will bolster your mediation skills and help you to be more confident working with clients.

There will also be a refresher on the basics of child / spousal support and property equalization, but the focus will be on techniques to mediate parenting issues.   

Our goal is to prepare you to hit the ground running in your mediation practice as soon as you are an Accredited Family Mediator.   

OUTLINE

Course Outline

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Observation;

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Debriefing at all stages;

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Direct and indirect supervision;

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Co-mediating and leading a mediation;

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A format for detailed self-evaluation

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Review of OAFM Standard of Practice. Note: It is the student’s responsibility to review the OAFM requirements for accreditation. Associate members may have their qualifications vetted in advance of the practicum at no charge.

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Mediating at every stage: from client inquiry to mediation report

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Drafting Progress Notes and Mediation Reports;

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Professionalism and Ethics;

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File Management;

BONUS

Student Bonus

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A welcoming community of Family Mediators for ongoing networking and support

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Practical tips on how to fast track starting your mediation practice

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Informal role-play sessions after graduation from the practicum course

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A limited number of payment plans offered in the case of hardship

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The Practicum course is designed to be experiential for students who have completed the academic requirement for accreditation to practice the role of mediator.