Meeting With Children: A Child-Centred Approach (ID 26.09)

Please note that students only choose 2 practice days. The four options make in-room attendance possible in Canmore, Alberta, or Ashfield, NSW, Australia.

Equip yourself with the skills to safely and meaningfully bring forward the voices of children and youth in family law and child protection contexts. This internationally recognised CPD course blends evidence-based theory with practical, hands-on training.

What Practitioners Say

“The online MWC course was excellent. Jon and Lori also have extensive experience in family law and Family Dispute Resolution and would highly recommend the course to anyone who was seeking to further their skills.”

— Morgen G
Senior Practitioner, Family Dispute Resolution

Why Take This Course

This course is designed for practitioners who want clear, defensible frameworks for working with children in complex family law contexts.

• Gain practical, child-centred skills you can use immediately in family law and child protection.
• Enhance your professional profile with CPD-recognised training.
• Join an international learning community with flexible options for global participants.
• Learn directly from internationally recognised leaders in child-inclusive practice.

Who This Course Is For

Professionals in family law and child protection, including:

• Family Mediators (FDRP), Lawyers, Parenting Coordinators
• Mental Health Practitioners, Child Protection Workers, Child & Family Therapists
• Child Consultants and related practitioners

If your role involves supporting children’s voices in family law or child protection, this training is relevant to you.

Accreditation pathways are available via the Alberta Family Mediation Society.

What You’ll Learn

• Apply child-centred approaches in family law and child protection.
• Engage with children using directive and non-directive methods.
• Use tools such as the Child Temperament Scale, CYCET, CYRS, and Parenting Readiness Scale.
• Provide effective feedback to parents and professionals.
• Navigate ethical challenges in child-centred practice.

See the full list of course modules in the course schedule located in the FAQs.

Course Structure

This 32-hour blended program combines self-paced online learning (18.5 hours), live tutorials via Zoom (3.5 hours), and live in-person practice (10 hours).

Training is delivered through the ICCFL online portal, with in-room sessions held in Canmore, Alberta (Canada) and Inner West Sydney (Australia). Online options are available for participants in compatible time zones.

The program runs over three months:

Full details of dates, time zones, and locations are available in the downloadable course schedule (see FAQs).

Course Materials

Your enrolment includes access to the ICCFL online learning portal with e-texts, manuals, webinars, and demonstration videos, plus hard copies of the course manual and textbook.

You’ll need a workspace with a laptop equipped for Zoom, basic stationery, and a small collection of miniatures for practice activities.

A MWC Kit is also included with the following Bear Cards, My World Cards, Two Houses, Emoji Cards, and Child and Youth Concerns and Experiences pictorials.

All participants retain 6 months’ access to the ICCFL portal and resources.

Course Fee

The $1,995 in your local currency (AUD for Australia, CAD for Canada). For students residing in Australia, GST is additional.

Shipping costs for the MWC Kit are customised based on your region and are added to this fee.

A discount is available for students who enrol in the Meeting With Children and Meeting With Parents courses at the same time.

Ready to level up your career?

Take your practice to the next level with internationally recognised, CPD-accredited training in child-centred practice.
Register now to secure your place.

If you’re booking on behalf of an organisation, click here to check out our Group Bookings page.

FAQ

What dates do I need to keep in my calendar? What is in the modules?
A full schedule of key dates (including dates, times, and time zones) and modules is provided in the downloadable course schedule [PDF].

What if I can’t make the in-person sessions?
In-person attendance is strongly recommended, but participants can also join the practice sessions live via Zoom if travel isn’t possible.

Is this course CPD-recognised, and will I receive a certificate?
Yes. The training counts toward your annual CPD requirements, and all participants receive a Certificate of Attendance. For those pursuing accreditation, a Certificate of Competence is also available via the Alberta Family Mediation Society.

I’m based outside Australia or Canada. Can I still join?
Absolutely. The blended delivery makes it accessible globally—you’ll complete the online modules at your own pace, attend tutorials via Zoom, and join practice sessions either in person or live online (if your time zone aligns).

Interested in booking this training for your team or organisation? Group bookings and customised delivery options are available. Get in touch.