mediation
The growing success of the annual Family Mediation Week initiative
With a 490-strong contingent of Resolution members who are accredited family mediators, many readers of The Review will be interested to learn about the growing success of the annual Family Mediation Week initiative.
Good endings matter
An important part of the service we offer clients should be timely consideration of what happens ...
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MIAMs – the golden opportunity
We need to dispel the myth that a MIAM is all about mediation – it is all about giving the separating parties the information they need, and fits perfectly into the finding solutions part of Resolution’s Vision
Rethinking the options for complex cases
As lawyers and mediators, we need to think of new ways our skills can be used to tackle problem c...
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Mediation and domestic abuse: shades of grey
Mandatory mediation seems to be off the cards for now, but the changes to PD3A may well mark an important shift in the approach to dispute resolution when abuse is an issue
FP conf 2023: Enhancing the client experience by helping clients learn: introducing Insight Mediation
Family Mediation: Using an Advanced Hybrid Practice Model – March 2024
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This advanced hybrid practice model provides an invaluable additional resource to supplement the established family mediation model.
Supporting earlier resolution of private family law arrangements
Resolution’s response to the Ministry of Justice.
Resolution guards against ‘compulsory mediation’
Resolution has today guarded against Government proposals which could see thousands of families forced into mediation, regardless of whether it is the best way forward for them.
Relaunching Family Mediation: a huge hill to climb …
Though the speed of change is slow, the President of the Family Division has shared some very enc...
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What is high conflict anyway?
The term “high conflict” covers a range of very different circumstances and can sometimes obscure the underlying issues
A day in the life of… a mediator
The recent Court of Appeal case of K v K has provided yet more impetus for mediation
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MIAMs Standards and Guidance
The FMC has approved new MIAMs Standards and Guidance
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Family Mediation: Using an Advanced Hybrid Practice Model
This advanced hybrid practice model provides an invaluable additional resource to supplement the established family mediation model.
Child Inclusive Mediation Awareness and Understanding Day
Following the recommendations of the Voice of the Child Dispute Resolution Advisory Group, the FMC and Family Mediation Standards Board approved the new standards for child inclusive mediation. This course will be held online.
Laying the foundations for a successful mediation
The family law landscape is changing. The focus is now more than ever on working together to find...
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Why I gave up my legal hat: A personal journey towards mediation
A combination of circumstances and pressures led one family lawyer to shift over entirely to medi...
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Can mediators be sued?
Mediators clearly have a great deal of influence over the structure and conduct of the negotiatio...
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The role of the lawyer in the mediation process
As family lawyers, we are used to referring parties to mediation, but it is rare for us to have i...
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Hybrid Mediation
Resolution members are committed to keeping issues that arise between couples on a relationship breakdown out of court. One of the ways in which our members achieve this is through hybrid mediation. Hybrid mediation brings together the best of both the family and the civil mediation models.
Lockdown mediation: the pros of the virtual experience
The remote experience does not need to be a lesser form of mediation – in fact, it can create its own advantages.
New FMC Mediation Voucher Scheme
The FMC has launched a new voucher scheme which will help reduce the costs of mediation for some separating families.
Interim guidance – SRA regulation of practice and mediation
Collaborative Practice Forum
This is available free of charge for Resolution members.
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How to support your consultees through accreditation
This is a new course for Professional Practice Consultants working with their mediation consultees.
PPC Forum – Feb 2021
This online event is for Professional Practice Consultants (PPCs).
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Hybrid Mediation
In 2018 Henry Brown wrote an outline and training programme to offer a hybrid model encompassing ...
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Spotlight on skills: Top 10 mediation skills for everyday practice
Naomi Hayward reviews the Essential Skills for Working Relationships course run by Angela Lake-Carroll and Suzy Power.
Hybrid Mediation Launch
This event will launch hybrid mediation with a presentation setting out the process and a live de...
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Transforming relationships and relationship transitions with and for the next generation: The Healthy Relationship Transitions (HeaRT) Project
Resolution has been contacted by a research team at the University of Exeter who want to interview people who practice child-inclusive mediation (CIM)
Hybrid Family Mediation: Refresher On Using An Advanced Hybrid Practice Model
This course is a refresher for those hybrid mediators who have already completed the training course in the advanced hybrid model of family mediation.
Virtually there…
Online mediation has more than demonstrated its worth to separating families during the COVID-19 ...
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How remote mediation is allowing me to offer flexibility to clients
Necessity breeds creativity, and the current challenges have opened up a new way of working that ...
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Child Inclusive Mediation Update Day
23rd September – Online - As part of the new standards for child inclusive mediation, mediators who are currently trained to consult directly with children and young people are required to attend a one day professional development day to have an opportunity to update their practice to encompass the new model for child inclusive mediation.
Working Remotely – Family Safeguarding – July 2020
A special limited edition online session with Angela Lake-Carroll and Suzy Power, looking at and ...
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Child Inclusive Mediation Awareness and Understanding Day
Following the recommendations of the Voice of the Child Dispute Resolution Advisory Group, the FMC and Family Mediation Standards Board have recently approved the new standards for child inclusive mediation. This course will be held online.
Child Inclusive Mediation Update Day
As part of the new standards for child inclusive mediation, mediators who are currently trained to consult directly with children and young people are required to attend a one day professional development day to have an opportunity to update their practice to encompass the new model for child inclusive mediation. Please note: this course will be held online.
The challenges of blending online and face to face mediations
This workshop with Angela Lake-Carroll and Suzy Power, will look at the challenges facing both me...
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Mediation – Practice Support
In this section, you'll find Resolution's suite of resources for mediators. This includes informa...
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Child Inclusive Mediation and Family Safeguarding – July 2020
A special limited online session with Angela Lake-Carroll and Suzy Power, looking at and discussi...
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Video: Lawyers in the hybrid mediation process – all you need to know
This is an online session about the hybrid mediation process and how lawyers are involved. This s...
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Child Inclusive Mediation and Family Safeguarding – 30 June
A special limited online session with Angela Lake-Carroll and Suzy Power, looking at and discussi...
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Shared PPC Support – Continuing the Conversations – 25th June 2020
We are inviting Resolution members who are Professional Practice Consultants (PPCs) to a follow u...
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Working Remotely – Family Safeguarding – 24 June
A special limited edition online session with Angela Lake-Carroll and Suzy Power, looking at and discussing the safeguarding issues involved in mediation in an online environment.
Family Mediation: Using An Advanced Hybrid Practice Model – online course – August 2020
This advanced hybrid practice model provides an invaluable additional resource to supplement the established family mediation model.
Lawyers in the hybrid mediation process – all you need to know
An online session about the hybrid mediation process and how lawyers are involved. This session is specifically for family lawyers who may have no or only limited experience of the hybrid mediation process.
Video: The new normal – lessons from around the world (dispute resolution)
This webinar discussion explores international perspectives on the current practice of family mediation.
Working Remotely – Family Safeguarding
A special limited edition online session with Angela Lake-Carroll and Suzy Power, looking at and discussing the safeguarding issues involved in mediation in an online environment.
Webinar: The new normal – lessons from around the world (dispute resolution)
Five speakers from different jurisdictions discuss the current practice of family mediation.
Child Inclusive Mediation and Family Safeguarding
A special limited online session with Angela Lake-Carroll and Suzy Power, looking at and discussi...
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Sharing Ideas and Current Experiences – a chance to meet together
We are inviting Resolution members who are Professional Practice Consultants (PPCs) to a new onli...
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Video: Starting Online Family Video Mediation
This webinar discussion explores online video family mediation.
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Sharing Ideas and Current Experiences – a chance to meet together
We are inviting Resolution members who are Professional Practice Consultants (PPCs) to a new onli...
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Webinar: Starting Online Family Video Mediation
This webinar discussion explores online video family mediation.
Safeguarding update – Working Remotely with Mediation Clients
We have all needed to change the ways in which we work with mediation clients. Most mediators are...
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Sharing Ideas and Current Experiences – a chance to meet together
We are inviting Resolution members who are Professional Practice Consultants (PPCs) to a new onli...
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The Certainty Project
Working remotely with mediation clients
This section focusses on working remotely across your mediation practice, please read in conjunct...
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Top tips for mediation by video conference
When the Government introduced the lockdown across the country, the working life of the family la...
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Resolution Mediation Handbook
Good practice guidance for mediator members of Resolution. The handbook explains the principles o...
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Mediation Foundation Training
This eight-day course is planned entirely by family lawyers to train family lawyers in sole mediation skills.
Child Inclusive Mediation Awareness and Understanding Day
Following the recommendations of the Voice of the Child Dispute Resolution Advisory Group, the FMC and Family Mediation Standards Board have recently approved the new standards for child inclusive mediation.
Audio: How words matter when dealing with people in conflict and crisis
Rein Sikveland presented the following talk as part of one of our Code in Practice events in Sep...
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Child Inclusive Mediation Update Day
As part of the new standards for child inclusive mediation, mediators who are currently trained to consult directly with children and young people are required to attend a one day professional development day to have an opportunity to update their practice to encompass the new model for child inclusive mediation.
Mediators drafting consent orders
This guidance has been jointly agreed between Resolution and The Law Society. Particular thanks a...
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Postponed – Child Inclusive Mediation Foundation Training
This course has been approved by the Family Mediation Standards Board.
Member Price - £1,020
Non-Member Price - £1,122
Postponed – Deepening Without Drowning – Conflict Skills for Mediators and Collaborative Professionals
This one day course from Jacinta Gallant will focus on conflict skills for family professionals. It explores how asking about the parties' hopes and diving deeply into their perceived threats can bring fresh air to our family law work.
Child Inclusive Mediation Update Day
As part of the new standards for child inclusive mediation, mediators who are currently trained to consult directly with children and young people are required to attend a one day professional development day to have an opportunity to update their practice to encompass the new model for child inclusive mediation.
Child Inclusive Mediation Awareness and Understanding Day
Following the recommendations of the Voice of the Child Dispute Resolution Advisory Group, the FMC and Family Mediation Standards Board have recently approved the new standards for child inclusive mediation.
Mediation Foundation Training
This eight-day course is planned entirely by family lawyers to train family lawyers in sole mediation skills.
Resolution PPC Forum 2019
This annual workshop was a perfect opportunity to step back and think about the ways and methods ...
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Consumer Rights Act 2015
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 has now come into force.
All mediators must be aware of the...
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Common claim errors
The purpose of this document is to highlight the key Mediation claiming issues that continue to b...
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Mediation Resources
This is the landing page for all resources for our mediator members. Here you can download all of...
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Flowchart and podcast: MIAMs and pre-mediation meetings for unaccredited mediators
This article looks at what's required with the initial client contact before mediation.
Flowchart: steps to accreditation
This is a guide for mediators on how to get accreditation with the FMC.
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Guidance for mediators – mediation template documents
ALL MEDIATORS: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - mediation template documents: guidance for mediators
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Podcast: Mediation and other DR skills
Safeguarding
Other professional practice considerations
Diversity, equality and ethical practice
The professional relationship between mediators and solicitors
Conduct of mediation
Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs)
Scope and principles of mediation
Qualifications, training and ongoing professional support
Handbook – updates at a glance
Here you can find out the latest mediation news and guidance as well as download the relevant for...
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PPC Foundation Training
This two-day training course leads to recognition as a Professional Practice Consultant.
Mediation Foundation Training – qualifying as a mediator with Resolution
Join the largest network of family mediators in England and Wales and start your mediation training with Resolution.
Mediation Foundation Training
This eight-day course is planned entirely by family lawyers to train family lawyers in sole mediation skills.
Mediation Refresher
This mediation refresher training spread over three days aims to renew and update mediators' knowledge of the mediation process and their mediation skills.
Secrets and Lies
The course will consider the impact on both clients of a secret being held and the effects on the practitioner and the process.
Mediation as an international DR proccess, and the importance of culture and diversity
A review of a wide-ranging and practical workshop designed to help mediators prepare for a changi...
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Mediation for modern families
Families come “in all shapes and sizes” and the law is constantly evolving to respond to changing...
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Family mediation
Almost always, problems are best solved when people talk. But sometimes you need a helping hand. When relationships end or there are disagreements, emotions can run high and talking face-to-face can seem like the hardest thing to do. Sometimes you need help to get the talking started and focus on what really matters to you and your family. That’s where mediation comes in.
DR Committee
The Dispute Resolution committee works across all areas of family dispute resolution, leading innovation in process and practice.