Meeting With Parents (ID 26.10)

Learn a new approach to bringing the voices of children back to their parents in a way that is safe, authentic, and effective. This online course explores the skills necessary to provide tailored feedback based on a parent’s readiness to hear their child’s concerns.

What Practitioners Say About ICCFL Courses

“I thoroughly enjoyed the use of different learning modalities, from prerecorded videos, manuals and live tutorials. I have been a fan of Jon and Lori’s work for many years and it was a privilege to be able to formally learn more about Child Inclusive practice.”

— Morgen G
Senior Practitioner, Family Dispute Resolution

Why Take This Course

• Gain specialised skills in delivering feedback to parents, ensuring children’s voices are heard authentically and safely within an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process.
• Enhance your professional profile with training that addresses the critical question of how to give a child’s voice “due weight” in the family law environment.
• Learn a unique, research-backed framework that identifies four distinct levels of parental readiness, allowing you to tailor your approach for maximum impact.
• Learn directly from internationally recognised leaders in child-inclusive practice.

Who This Course Is For

Prerequisite: This course is designed for people who have already completed the ‘Meeting with Children’ program or similar child-inclusive training.

It is ideal for professionals such as:

• Child Consultants
• Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners
• Parenting Coordinators
• Family Mediators
• Child and Family Counsellors
• Family Lawyers and Independent Children’s Lawyers

What You’ll Learn

• Identify the four levels of parent readiness to hear the voice of their child.
• Apply specific feedback strategies tailored to each of the four levels of parental readiness.
• Utilise the nine domains of child and youth concerns (using the CYCS) to structure your feedback.
• Develop strategies for increasing and maintaining a parent’s readiness to hear their child’s perspective.
• Understand the ethical implications of child-centred practice when providing feedback to parents.

See the full outline of the modules in the FAQ below.

Course Structure

This 15-hour online course takes a blended approach, combining self-paced learning with live, interactive sessions. The program is comprised of:

• Self-paced online learning via the ICCFL portal, including webinars and readings.
• Two live online tutorials with the presenters to integrate skills through a “practice with peers” approach.

Training is delivered entirely online to a single group across Australian timezones, including AEST and AWST, and Mountain Standard Time for Canada/USA.

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

Your enrolment includes:
• All tuition, including self-paced ICCFL learning and live tutorials.
• Access to the ICCFL online learning portal with online tools and resources.
• A copy of the Meeting with Parents Manual.
• Access to the Wheel of Child Development and the Wheel of Intervention Selection (WISE).

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

You’ll need a workspace with a laptop equipped for Zoom and basic stationery.

Cost

The $925 AUD or CAD (Students resident in Australia are charged an additional GST). The fee includes the Course Manual in hard copy, mailed to you.

A discount is available for students who enrol in the courses Meeting With Children and Meeting With Parents at the same time. When purchased with an MWC course, you receive a $300 AUD/CAD discount

Ready to level up your career?

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FAQ

What dates do I need to keep in my calendar? What modules will be covered?
A full schedule of key dates (including dates, times, and time zones)  and modules covered is available here [PDF download].

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. <a href=”https://iccfl.training/contact-us/”>Get in Touch Text</a>

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.