Family Mediation, Arbitration
& Parenting Coordination Programs 2025-26 | Our acclaimed hybrid training programs are open for 2025-26 registration. Our programs qualify for: | LSO CPD hours
(where eligible) | | OAFM Certification
(where eligible) | | FDRIO Certification
(where eligible) | | APFM Certification
(where eligible) | | Riverdale Mediation internship opportunities | | Learn from experienced family dispute resolution professionals and gain credentials, career-long colleagues, and friends. | Family Law (30 Hours)
Program open from September 25, 2025, to January 25, 2026
Live tutorials: October 9, October 23, November 6, November 20,
December 4, 2025 & January 8, 2026 “Thorough and comprehensive." More info here | Screening for Power Imbalances
Program open from October 9 to November 9, 2025
Live tutorials: October 21, 28 & November 4, 2025 “Tons of great materials and great role plays!" More info here | Family Relations
Program open from November 13 to December 15, 2025
Live tutorials: November 25, December 2 & 9, 2025 “I liked learning about how family dynamics
differ across cultures." More info here | Basic Family Mediation
Program open from January 22 to March 8, 2026
Live tutorials: February 3, 10, 18, 25 & March 4, 2026 “The videos and role plays are super helpful
and great for learning." More info here | Advanced Family Mediation
Program open from March 26 to April 26, 2026
Live tutorials: April 7, 14 & 21, 2026 “I enjoyed the practical aspect and the focus on the nuances of the mediation process." More info here | Basic Parenting Coordination
Program open from April 17 to May 10, 2026
Live tutorials: April 28 & May 5, 2026 “I love the modules being accessible and available to watch
on my own time." More info here | Advanced Parenting Coordination
Program open from May 15 to June 7, 2026
Live tutorials: May 26 & June 2, 2026 “I enjoyed the interviews. It was great hearing from such respected, highly trained professionals in the field." More info here | Family Arbitration:
Theory, Law & Practice (40 Hours)
Program open from June 4 to July 6, 2026
Live tutorials: June 15, 18, 22, 25 & 29, 2026 “The information was concise, detailed, and informative." More info here | Family Arbitration
for Parenting Coordinators (40 Hours)
Program open from June 4 to July 6, 2026
Live tutorials: June 15, 18, 22, 25 & 29, 2026 “I liked working through the assigned questions with the coaches, as that gave greater understanding of the entire process." More info here | 10-hour Update in IPV and Power Imbalance Screening
for Family Arbitrators & Parenting Coordinators
(self-directed learning, 100% Asynchronous) “I liked the structure of the course, which kept it interesting." More info here | Family Mediation Workshop Series:
Introduction to the Window of Tolerance Trauma Model in Alternative Dispute Resolution
(self-directed learning, 100% Asynchronous) “I enjoyed this lecture and the accompanying exercise." More info here | Questions about
any of our training programs? | And just like that, another training season comes to a close! Congratulations to our outstanding students who completed our 2024–2025 Family Mediation Training Program in May! Throughout the program, you have demonstrated not only commitment and hard work, but also the empathy, courage, and professionalism that are the hallmarks of great family mediators. You’ve embraced complex material, honed your skills, and supported one another through a transformative learning experience. We are so proud of your dedication, compassion, and courage, and we can't wait to see where your journey as family mediators takes you! | Joseph Ho — paralegal, business leader, and seasoned dispute resolution professional — shares his candid insights on the challenges and rewards of family mediation after completing our program. “I thought I knew mediation — but this course challenged me in all the right ways.” | Family lawyer David Frenkel shares how our family mediation training helped him deepen his understanding of theory — and apply it in real time. “I fully endorse this program to anyone interested in learning mediation theory and skills at the highest level.” | “Thank you for a wonderful learning experience I had during the duration of the program. The coaches were very kind and helpful, and the students were the same. The overall feeling was a safe learning environment where we could ask questions, try things out and call for help when needed without judgement.”
“I enjoyed the multiple role plays and feedback from the individual and sub-groups.”
“All the asynchronous teaching recordings were excellent and jam-packed with information.”
“The videos were excellent! I also connected with fellow Riverdale students outside of our live tutorials. I appreciate the networking opportunity that has come with the virtual sessions.” “Thank you for a wonderful learning experience! I had during the duration of the program. The coaches were very kind and helpful and the students were the same.” | | | | |
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