What is the difference between the FMC and the FMA? So many acronyms, so little clear information! These two organisations are quite different but have very similar names – and to make matters worse there is some overlap in terms …
Read moreArt in Mediation When I say art in mediation, I am not talking works of great art that might hang in a museum or gallery. I am thinking of visual representation to assist participants’ engagement and understanding. Teachers and facilitators …
Read moreFAMILY MEDIATOR We are looking for somebody to join our enthusiastic and dedicated Family Mediation Team who are committed to offering a high-quality service. This is a continuously expanding service and so would be an exciting opportunity for someone looking …
Read moreWhat if I don’t want to be near my ex – could mediation still work for me? Your first contact with a mediator, the Mediation Information Assessment Meeting (MIAM), gives you the opportunity to tell the mediator about these issues. …
Read moreA safe pair of hands? When working with families going through change, we feel a sense of responsibility to ensure that they receive high quality service and care. When you want to refer a client for mediation, many solicitors are …
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Read moreCould you be a Family Mediator? The continuing pandemic has made many rethink their life or career choices. If being a family mediator could be a way forward for you, here’s what you need to know to get started. Can …
Read moreLOCKDOWN BLUES Is April the cruellest month? I always think January deserves that title. We manage through late autumn with planning for Christmas. Come late February those of us lucky enough to have gardens can see real early signs of …
Read moreTo mark the end of Family Mediation Week 2021, FMA board member and former chair Philippa Johnson has written an article ‘What happened to family mediation in 2020’ which not only looks back over the least 12 months but looks to the future …
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