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Week 1 Reflections: A Strong Start to AMDRAS Training

04/04/2025

Even a marketing director can learn to mediate.By Roanna, a student on the AMDRAS course. So here we are — one week into AMDRAS (Australian

Mi FDRP Supervision and Support Panel for FDR Supervisors

04/04/2025

Mediation Institute FDRP Supervision and Support panel is designed to improve visibility for professional FDR supervisors and make establishing supervision relationships easier.

FDR Regulations 2025

02/04/2025

The new FDR Regs 2025 – Family Law (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners) Regulations 2025 are now in effect from the 1st April 2025. Find out more.

What’s the difference between certified and accredited?

29/03/2025

What’s the difference between being certified and accredited? This post explains the difference for Mediators and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners

Job Opportunities – Updated 24.2.2025

28/03/2025

Mediation Institute is happy to share out to our community information about Job Opportunities relevant to dispute resolution practitioners. Contact us to list your job.

Requirements to re-instate lapsed accreditation as a mediator

23/03/2025

How to re-instate lapsed accreditation as a mediator. This post provides information about the current requirements for nationally accredited mediators in Australia to re-instate lapsed national accreditation under the NMAS and AMDRAS systems

Empowering Women Through Mediation: Skills for a Better Future

Welcome to our rescheduled session, 'Accelerate Action: Women Negotiating a Better Future Through Mediation,' originally planned for International Women's Day.

Our panel includes:
- Joanne Law, Director of Mediation Institute ...and co-founder of Interact Support, FDR Practitioner and Accredited Mediator AMDRAS https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannelaw/
- Dee Hardy, Shifting Tides Counselling and Mediation, FDR Practitioner (FDRP), Accredited Mediator, AMDRAS and counselor https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8F%96shifting-tides-counselling-and-mediation-%F0%9F%A4%9D%F0%9F%8F%BC-dee-hardy-6a56a0220/
- Nicole Morton, Relational Intelligence and Dispute Resolution Accredited Mediator, AMDRAS and expert in nonviolent communication, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-morton-19720858/
- Laura Mazen, AchieveAble and Sharp Mediation, Accredited Mediator AMDRAS workplace mediator. https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-mazin/

They share insights on mediation techniques, active listening, empathy, and self-reflection, emphasising the importance of these skills in both professional and personal settings. The discussion highlights strategies for transforming conflict into constructive dialogue, managing fear, and setting supportive structures in relationships.

Perfect for mediators and anyone interested in enhancing their interpersonal communication skills.

00:00 Introduction and Session Rescheduling
00:40 Panel Introductions
03:56 Discussion on Mediation Skills
05:36 Nonviolent Communication and Conflict Resolution
08:25 Active Listening and Understanding
12:47 Self-Reflection and Managing Triggers
18:22 Pre-Mediation and Confidential Spaces
20:39 Support Systems and Conflict Management
26:44 Overcoming Personal Barriers
27:48 Building Confidence in Mediation
28:20 The Role of Empathy in Conflict Resolution
29:38 The Power of Taking Breaks
30:46 Nonverbal Communication and Mediation
31:04 Challenges of Online Mediation
31:38 Handling Apologies and Resolutions
32:50 Active Listening and Paraphrasing
34:00 Supporting Friends in Conflict
36:55 Empathy Buddies and Nonviolent Communication
40:58 Managing Fear in Conflict
43:16 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsShow More