CONFLICT MANAGEMENT LEVELS 1 & 2 Approved by ADR Ins0tute

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1 April May 2012 CONFLICT MANAGEMENT LEVELS 1 & 2 Approved by ADR Ins0tute Media0ng in the Meadows A unique summer experience in ADR training Conflict Management: NegoFaFon and MediaFon Level 1 - Guelph, July 9-11, 2012 Conflicts and disputes; arbitra:on, conflict coaching, interest- based nego:a:on, media:on; collabora:ve communica:on Level 2 - Guelph, July 12-14, 2012 Media:on model & methods; interpersonal conflict; media:on: ethical dilemmas & star:ng a media:on prac:ce Faculty: Barbara Landau, Ph.D., LL.M., C.Med., Coopera:ve Solu:ons Sy Landau, P.Eng., M.B.A., Organiza:onal Strategies Group Inc. Richard Russell, B.A., LL.B., C.Med., Agree Inc. Daryl Landau, M.A., M.Sc., Common Ground FAMILY LAW 101: AN OVERVIEW: Next Programs: Property: May 8, 2012 Support: October 16, 2012 Custody & Access: November 20, 2012 Faculty: Barbara Landau, Ph.D., LL.M., C.Med., Coopera:ve Solu:ons Lorne Wolfson LL.B., LL.M, Torkin Manes ADVANCED FAMILY MEDIATION SKILLS Next Program: May 24-27, 2012 Faculty: Barbara Landau, Ph.D., LL.M., C.Med., Coopera:ve Solu:ons DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SCREENING REFRESHER: THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSITY, POWER IMBALANCES AND SAFETY Next Program: June 12, 2012 Faculty: Barbara Landau, Ph.D., LL.M., C.Med., Coopera:ve Solu:ons Penny Krowitz, Na:onal Execu:ve Director, Act to End Violence Against Women Register Online at solu:ons.ca

2 BASIC FAMILY NEGOTIATION AND MEDIATION CASES (40 HOURS) May 3, 4, 7, 8 & 9, 2012 This program has been accredited by the Law Society for 5 Professionalism Hours for experienced members and 34.5 Substantive hours. Location: Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina Ave. Toronto, ON A comprehensive five-day workshop designed for family and collaborative lawyers, mental health professionals, paralegals, and educators. Features a panel of esteemed experts in the field. Approved by the OAFM and ADRIO for accreditation purposes. Through lectures, group discussion, video demonstration, guest speakers, readings, role plays using professional actors and one-on-one coaching, you will learn: Conflict and negotiation theory Strategies and skills for persuasive negotiation Skills for effective mediation Different approaches to mediation Impact of domestic violence and emotional abuse Addressing imbalances Understanding cultural differences in negotiation Impact of conflict on children Effective parenting plans: strategies for moderate & high conflict families Drafting settlement documents Ethical and liability concerns How to become accredited or certified Important legal cases Building and maintaining your practice Instructors: Hilary Linton LL.B., LL.M.(ADR), Acc. FM Dr. Barbara Jo Fidler, Ph.D., C.Psych., Acc.FM

3 FUNDAMENTALS OF FAMILY ARBITRATION (21 HOURS) June 14 & 15, 2012 This program has been accredited by the Law Society for 2.5 Professionalism Hours for experienced members and 10.5 Substantive hours. Location: TBD A comprehensive and practical workshop designed to familiarize lawyers and other professionals with the fundamentals of family arbitration practice and law, including: Overview of legislation & regulation Pre-arbitration process & Agreements Motions Screening for power imbalances Arbitrations with self-represented parties Hearing options Evidence basics: witnesses, documents, hearsay, experts and reports, use of reporter Ensuring and documenting procedural fairness Meaning of bias and impartiality Writing partial and final awards Managing time and costs for the parties Fees and retainers Appeals and reviews Enforcement of awards Taking notes and keeping a record Dealing with objections and irregularities Instructors: Hilary Linton LL.B., LL.M.(ADR), Acc. FM

4 POWER IMBALANCES IN FAMILY LAW CASES (10 HOURS) June 18, 2012 This program has been accredited by the Law Society for 1.5 Professionalism Hours for experienced members and 8.5 Substantive hours. Location: TBD This one-day intensive program is designed to provide the bi-annual training on screening for power imbalances in arbitration as required by Ontario s Ministry of the Attorney General. Features dynamic guest speakers and a lively panel discussion. Statistics on post-separation violence and lethality Domestic Violence Death Review Committee Report Current research on addressing imbalances of negotiation power Updated research on use of various screening tools Best practices for screening for mediation, med-arb & arbitration Update on family arbitration case law Instructor: Hilary Linton LL.B., LL.M.(ADR), Acc. FM

5 BASIC FAMILY LAW (30 HOURS) September 10, 11, 12 & 13, 2012 Location: TBD A solid, understandable and engaging overview of Ontario family law, this course is for mental health professionals, paralegals, educators and others who wish to know the basics of family law. It is designed to provide family law training required by Ontario s Attorney General for parenting coordinators and family arbitrators who are not lawyers. Includes a roster of excellent speaker Topics include: Importance of federal and provincial jurisdiction Evidence law in family arbitration Legislation and case law dealing with: - Parenting rights and obligations after separation - Property division - Child and spousal support - Bankruptcy of a separated spouse - Wills, estates and death of a party - Marriage and separation agreements - Basic income tax issues affecting separating spouse Instructors: Hilary Linton LL.B., LL.M.(ADR), Acc. FM Elizabeth Hyde LL.B., B.Ed., Acc. FM

6 ADVANCED FAMILY MEDIATION AND NEGOTIATION THEORY AND SKILLS (21 HOURS) November 9, 10 & 11, 2012 This program has been accredited by the Law Society for 4.5 Professionalism Hours for experienced members and 15 Substantive hours. Location: TBD An intensive three-day skills-based workshop that needs the role playing and skills training requirements for family mediation accreditation for OAFM and ADRIO. High conflict cases and complete facts Handling challenging power imbalances The voice of the child Advanced conflict analysis Advanced practice & ethical issues Restorative processes Instructors: Hilary Linton LL.B., LL.M.(ADR), Acc. FM Dr. Barbara Jo Fidler, Ph.D., C.Psych., Acc.FM Dr. Barbara Benoliel Ph.D. Heather Swartz M.S.W., C. Med., Acc. FM, Cert. F. Med.

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