Family Mediation Training

Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Level

8:30 am to 12:30 pm daily | Ticket Price $900

Feb 24 - 28

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Virginia Family Mediation Training: Enhancing Parenting and Court Mediation Skills.

An interactive training to learn mediation skills to assist families in making agreements for the future which benefit the children.

Are you ready to expand your mediation skillset to include family situations? Are you interested in helping sperating couples as they make parenting decisions such as custody, parenting time, and child support? This informative, skill building training will include mediation practice sessions, ethical dilemas, and child support calculations based on real life situations which will prepare mediators to mediate at the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court level.

*This course is certified by the Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia. However, please note that mere attendance at this training does not guarantee successful completion of the course for mediation certification purposes. For more information about mediation certification in Virginia, please visit the Virginia Court website here:

Virginia Court

Prerequisite(s): Basic Mediation Training

Mode: Interactive, Synchronous Zoom Meeting

Requirements: In order to participate in this online class you must have a computer with a camera and microphone as well as a strong, secure internet connection.

If you miss any portion of this training, the trainer may not be able to provide you with a completion certificate. Any missed time must be approved by the FairField Center. If the time missed can be made up outside of class time, there will be a $75 charge per hour fee for one on one instructor time.

Trainer(s): Shannon Sneary Alabanza

Shannon Sneary Alabanza is a skilled conflict engagement practitioner and premier trainer. She brings over 25 years of experience in conflict intervention and holds a master’s degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Her greatest interests focus on blending trauma informed practices with reflective and dynamic services and training.

Shannon has trained individuals and groups in communication and conflict resolution skills through multiple workshops, trainings, and presentations. In addition to being the Director of Training Programs at Fairfield Center, Shannon is an adjunct professor in both graduate and undergraduate classes in the study of negotiation, mediation, and facilitation.

Additional Payment Information

*payment is due at time of registration.

**refunds minus 10% admin fee may be issued if cancellation is made at least 7 days prior to the training start date.

***no refund will be issued when cancellation is made within 7 days of the training start date, but the registration fee can be applied to a future training taken within 12 months.

If you need to cancel, email trainingsupport@fairfieldcenter.org.

ABOUT US

Founded in 1982, the Community Mediation Center now doing business as the Fairfield Center, was the pioneering organization in Virginia offering professional conflict resolution and restorative justice services and training.