April 2026
ADRIA Lunch and Learn: Client Preparation Tools for ADR – Enhancing the Client Experience by Helping Clients Learn
ADR professionals commit to deep and ongoing training so we can do excellent work. But what about the clients? Canadian lawyer and mediator, Jacinta Gallant, asked herself this question in 2017: Can we enhance the client experience by supporting their learning? In this workshop, Jacinta will introduce the digital tools she created to help clients be more self-reflective …
May 2026
ADRIA Lunch and Learn: The Corporate “Hard-Ball” Vs Interest-Based Inquiry
Session abstract: In commercial disputes, “Positions” are often institutional mandates rather than personal stubbornness. When a party clings to a specific contract clause, they are typically protecting an organisational interest—such as budget certainty or risk thresholds—that remains opaque to the neutral. This session builds on the 2024 WorldCC Most Negotiated Terms Benchmark Report1 to provide …
May 2026 Learner Session – Preparing to Negotiate
Cost: Free for ADRIA members only Course Description: Preparing to negotiate takes some thought and planning, and at times can be more difficult than one might imagine. This one-hour session will be particularly beneficial for students taking the Communications in ADR and can also provide tools for anyone attempting to engage in a difficult conversation. …
Waitlist Open! Communications in ADR – Online afternoons, May/June 2026 Sold Out
Please read through the below carefully to ensure you can attend all of the 12 sessions as scheduled. This course will introduce students to the causes and effects of interpersonal conflict, with particular emphasis on the dynamics of conflict, conflict resolution styles and the cycle of conflict. Course Details: Online Format This course will be …
National Introductory Mediation – Online mornings, May/June 2026
Please read through the below carefully to ensure you meet the pre-requisite requirements and can attend all of the 12 sessions as scheduled. This nationally accredited Mediation program is designed to prepare learners to effectively facilitate the understanding-based approach to resolve disputes. Course Details: This course will be presented online. In order to participate in …
ADRIA Lunch and Learn: Beyond Disclosure: Understanding Money, Power, and Capacity in Family Mediation
Family law professionals are often taught a familiar path: screen for family violence, gather disclosure, analyze support, and work through property division. But many family files should not move that quickly. In this Lunch & Learn, family mediator Micheline Maes explores why effective family dispute resolution requires more than checking for violence and collecting financial …
High Conflict for Lawyers and Advocates – Online, May/ June 2026
Managing the Complexities of High-Conflict Cases: A Trauma-Informed Approach Please read through the below carefully to ensure you can attend all of the 4 sessions as scheduled. This course is designed for lawyers and advocates who work with clients navigating high-conflict situations, providing them with the tools to manage complex cases involving strong emotions, mental …
How to become a Mediator or Arbitrator – May 2026
This info session is for people who are interested in becoming a Mediator or Arbitrator. Tammy Borowiecki (C.Med, Q.Arb), in partnership with the ADR Institute of Alberta will be available to answer all of your questions about how to get started and what it is like working in the field of ADR (Alternate Dispute Resolution). …
June 2026
Restorative Justice and Peacemaking Circles – Edmonton, June 2026
Cost: ADRIA Member Price: Restorative Justice only: $350 + GSTPeacemaking Circles only: $700 + GSTRestorative Practices (both parts): $1000 + GST Non-Member Price: Restorative Justice only: $425 + GSTPeacemaking Circles only: $775 + GSTRestorative Practices (both parts): $1075 + GST Course Details: Students can choose to take the one-day Restorative Justice course, the two-day Peacemaking …
August 2026
CINERGY® Coaching: Virtual Conflict Management Coaching Workshop
This course is presented through CINERGY® Coaching. Online, August 4-20, 2026 Conflict management coaching, also known as conflict coaching, is a specialized niche in the field of coaching and conflict management. It is a process in which a trained coach assists people on a one-on-one basis to effectively manage their interpersonal disputes and enhance their …
Communications in ADR – Online mornings, Aug/Sep 2026
Please read through the below carefully to ensure you can attend all of the 12 sessions as scheduled. This course will introduce students to the causes and effects of interpersonal conflict, with particular emphasis on the dynamics of conflict, conflict resolution styles and the cycle of conflict. Course Details: Online Format This course will be …
September 2026
Communications in ADR – Online afternoons, Sep/Oct 2026
Please read through the below carefully to ensure you can attend all of the 12 sessions as scheduled. This course will introduce students to the causes and effects of interpersonal conflict, with particular emphasis on the dynamics of conflict, conflict resolution styles and the cycle of conflict. Course Details: Online Format This course will be …
Assertive Expression- Online, September 2026
An ADRIA Public Offering Many people confound assertive expression with being aggressive, but this is not the case. Being assertive is about expressing your rights and needs without hindering the rights and needs of others. The ability to be assertive, for many, takes practice, but it is practice that is well worth it. Assertive communication …
October 2026
Understanding Conflict Online October 2026
Conflict is everywhere. Whether we think we are always stuck in the mud or able to rise above all the drama, we could all use some tips to better understand conflict. When we understand conflict (what it is, its value, where it comes from, and tools available), we are better equipped to do something about …
Consensus Decision Making-Online October/November 2026
Are you involved in multi-party consultation or public engagement? Want to build the skills to bring stakeholders together to find creative solutions? This course will provide you with a brief and broad overview of consensus building and consensus decision making processes. Cost: ADRIA Members: $2000 + GST, Non-Members: $2100 + GST Course Description: Consensus Decision Making is a …
National Introductory Mediation – Online mornings, Oct/Nov 2026
Please read through the below carefully to ensure you meet the pre-requisite requirements and can attend all of the 12 sessions as scheduled. This nationally accredited Mediation program is designed to prepare learners to effectively facilitate the understanding-based approach to resolve disputes. Course Details: This course will be presented online. In order to participate in …
Defusing Techniques Online October 2026
One of the most challenging and potentially uncomfortable responsibilities for those who deal with the public is dealing with individuals who exhibit anger or resistance. By following a few simple techniques, you can usually defuse tense situations without incident. This course is designed to build an understanding of anger and defusing techniques students can use …
November 2026
Managing Conflict – Online, November 2026
Course Details: We all have conflict in our lives. Whether you deal with other conflicts or have your own, becoming skilled in managing it can be a game-changer at home, at work, and at play. It may be tempting to say that the problem is “other people”, but we cannot change other people more than …
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