INSIGHTful Mediation Training, formerly Family Mediation Training Canada

I recently took a refresher course with INSIGHTful. It was a very beneficial day. Despite being on Zoom, the instructor and content was engaging and the role plays (especially the presence of a coach providing live feedback on a low ratio) were fantastic.

I completed all of my mediation training required for OAFM certification with Jennifer and her fantastic trainers. My experience as a student across Jennifer’s courses was transformative. People talk about a ‘paradigm shift’ being required to successfully enter the world of mediation and consensual dispute resolution and it’s true. I experienced that paradigm shift in Jennifer’s courses because of the highly interactive, probing, and challenging roleplays. As family lawyers we often sit through continuing professional development courses that are uninspiring. Jennifer’s courses are inspiring and engaging in a way that facilitates the paradigm shift required to understand and develop the skills of a successful mediator. I am incredibly grateful for the training I received from Jennifer. I highly recommend her courses to anyone pursuing certification in mediation or looking to brush-up on their knowledge more generally!

I was really pleased with the quality of the course “The Working Professionals Family Mediation”. The contents of the classes were informative as well as highly engaging. The instructors are very experienced mediators and their wealth of knowledge comes through in every scenario. Over and above, I think the role-plays with the coaches and in small group settings are the jewel of this course and provide opportunities for in-depth learning. Lastly, the convenience of taking the course in a weekly format that integrated the various components required to be one an accredited mediator cannot be rated and was invaluable as a working professional.

I have had the privilege of being trained by Jennifer and INSIGHTful Mediation Training since 2015/16. I initially took Fundamentals of Family Mediation" and was immediately impressed by the ease in which Jennifer can break down the components of mediation at a professional level. She is very comfortable in her approach and created a learning space where I was able to push myself beyond my normal comfort zone.From there

Jennifer hosted an insightful 3-day domestic violence training. She fostered interesting conversations, shared her own experiences and left each participant with a new set of skills that will benefit our clients for years to come. I would recommend Jennifer's course to anyone interested in learning more about this important topic.