Pre-Conference B

Elder Mediation: Training day

Elder Mediation is a focused, preventative, respectful process - usually multi-party, multi-issue and intergenerational - whereby a trained Elder Mediator facilitates discussions focusing on present strengths and assists participants in addressing their stated concerns. This training will utilize learnings from evidence-based knowledge to provide the skills and sensitivities necessary to be successful in this emerging field. This training will combine an interdisciplinary study of the theoretical foundations of Elder Mediation along with practical skills development. Topics will include:
•    The language of Elder Mediation
•    Social perspectives on aging
•    Evolving definition of family in Elder Mediation
•    Elder Mediation issues and process
•    The empathy deficit and ageism
•    Legal & capacity issues
•    Certification & skills training

Judy McCann Beranger, FMC Certified Family Mediator, Family Mediation Canada

Coordinator for the Employee Assistance Programs for Teachers in NL, Judy is an International trainer, best-selling author, guest lecturer and certified with both Family Mediation Canada’s comprehensive family mediation and elder mediation, Judy pioneered training for elder mediators and drafted the first code of conduct. Judy is a past president of Family Mediation Canada and Elder Mediation International Network (EMIN), and was involved in several research initiatives on elder mediation. Judy is EMIN’s Chair of Summits and has led all 8 World Summits.
 
Who should attend:

Mediators, lawyers, physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, educators, case managers, clergy, pastoral care workers and other health care professionals wishing to enhance their knowledge and mediation skills in this emerging area. The session will be responsive to questions and issues raised by participants.
 
Eligible for credit toward Elder Mediation Certification (FMC & EMIN), ADRIC C.Med and Q.Med designations and offers 12 ADRIC Continuing Education and Engagement (CEE) points. CPD accreditation pending from all Canadian law societies.

Schedule
8:00am   -   9:00am      Breakfast & Registration
9:00am   - 10:30am      Program
10:30am - 11:00am      Refreshment Break
11:00am - 12:30pm      Program
12:30pm -   1:30pm      Buffet Lunch
1:30pm   -   3:00pm      Program
3:00pm   -   3:30pm      Refreshment Break
3:30pm   -   5:00pm      Program ends

Pre-Conference programs include breakfast, lunch and refreshments.