Training Calendar
Choose from two course offerings:
25.07 MWC
Orientation via Zoom – three time zones
- Aug 5 6pm-7pm MST
- Aug 6 10am-11.00pm AEST
- Aug 6 8am-9am AWST
Live Tutorial via Zoom – three time zones
- Aug 18 6pm-8.30pm MST
- Aug 19 10am-12.30pm AEST
- Aug 19 8am-10.30am AWST
Destination: Sydney, AU In-room or live online
Sept 4 and 5 – 10am-4pm AEST
Destination: Canmore, Alberta, Canada
Jan. 18. 2026 11am-5pm & Jan 19 9am-3pm MST
Future dates for MWC to be announced.
Refresher for MWC Alumni*
Destination Canmore, Alberta, Canada
25.07b MWC Refresher: Jan 18 & 19, 2026
*Separate registration required
Refresher for MWC Alumni*
Destination: Sydney, Australia
25.07a MWC Refresher: Sept. 4 & 5
*Separate registration required
Meeting with Parents
Orientation Pre-recorded available on enrolment
Program Details
Duration: 15-hour Online COURSE (15 hours is divided into self-paced learning and scheduled tutorials with the instructors). At the end of the 15 hours, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Course Locations:
Training is offered as an Online program
We meet as one group according to the following time zones :
- Australian Eastern Standard Time (adjusted for Daylight Saving)
- Australian Western Standard Time AND
- Mountain Standard Time for North America
Course Fee Includes:
- All tuition (Self paced Learning and Live Tutorials)
- Meeting with Parents Manual
- Online Tools and Resources
- Wheel of Child Development access
- Wheel of Intervention Selection (WISE) Access
- Issue of Certificate
Entry requirements: completed Meeting with Children training program
Cost: $900. (AUD + GST, CAD)
MWP 25.08 Meeting with Parents
There are two Meeting with Parents Live Online Tutorials. Attendance at both tutorials is a requirement oa
There are two Meeting with Parents Live Online Tutorials. Attendance at both tutorials is a requirement of the course.
These are offered on the following dates and times:
Online Live Tutorial #1
Dec 15 6pm-8.30pm MST
Dec 16 12pm-2.30pm AEST
Dec16 9am-11.30am AWST
Online Live Tutorial #2
Dec 17 6pm-8.30pm MST
Dec18 10am-12.30pm AEST
Dec18 8am-10.30am AWST
Dates shown are due to timezone differences. If you are not in these zones please utilize a time zone converter.
Entry requirements: completed Meeting with Children training program
Meeting with Parents
Future dates to be announced.
Child Centred Parenting Coordination
This is a BLENDED TRAINING PROGRAM comprising:
- 24 Hours Self-Directed Learning
- 6 Hours Live Online Tutorials (1 hour orientation, Two, 2.5 hour mid-course tutorials)
- 10 hours Live In-Room Practice (or join on-line)
Parenting Coordination is a contracted relationship with high conflict parents to assist in the resolution of issues arising in the implementation of Parenting Orders or Parenting Plans. In this course, the concepts and skills of the PC process are taught. Lorri, a child specialist, registered play therapist, family mediator and Parenting Coordinator, combines with Jon a specialist in complex family mediation, parenting coordination and child consultation.
Child Centred Parenting Coordination
25.09 PC Parenting Coordination Blended
Three time zones
Orientation, Live Tutorial Online
- Aug. 18 – 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm Canada MST
- Aug. 19 – 10:30 am to 11:30 am Australia AWST
- Aug. 19 – 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Australia AEST
Lesson 1-3, Live Tutorial Online
- Sept. 15 – 6 pm to 8.30 pm Canada MST
- Sept. 16 – 8 am to 10:30 am Australia AWST
- Sept. 16 – 10 am to 12:30 pm Australia AEST
Lesson 4-5, Live Tutorial Online
- Oct. 6 – 6 pm to 8.30 pm Canada MST
- Oct 7 – 8 am to 10:30 am Australia AWST
- Oct 7 – 10 am to 12:30 pm Australia AEST
Practice Days, Live In-room or Online:
Australia Day 1
Nov. 3 – 7 am to 1 pm Australia AWST
Nov. 3 – 10 am to 4 pm Australia AEST
Australia Day 2
Nov. 4 – 7 am to 1 pm Australia AWST
Nov. 4 – 10 am to 4 pm Australia AEST
Canada Day 1
January 24 – 11.00 am to 5.00 pm Canada MST
Canada Day 2
January 25 – 9.00 am to 3.00 pm Canada MST
Research into Practice Events
Research-into-Practice is an informal forum for practitioners who work in the family law system: FDRPs, Family Mediators, Family Counsellors, Lawyers, Child Counsellors, everyone is welcome. We are a gathering of practitioners from all over Australia, Canada and the world.
We gather online in a similar format to a book-club, with the intention of discussing two or three articles around a theme. Each month Jon will distribute reading materials to each participant 7 days prior to the forum. The group then gathers to explore how (and whether) the author’s thoughts can be applied in practice. We discuss cases, theory and practice, all generated from the month’s theme.
Jon will host each forum as a Zoom meeting for up to 12 participants.
Choose from two course offerings:
25.09 R2P Who Gets the Pet
Australia: Tuesday, May 6 – 12.30pm to 1.30pm AEST
Canada: Monday, May 5 – 8.30pm to 9.30pm MST
Cost: $65 per person (plus GST. No GST payabe if you are outside Australia)
25.10 R2P Infant Informed Practice
Australia: Tuesday, August 5 – 12.30pm to 1.30pm AEST
Canada: Monday, August 4 – 8.30pm to 9.30pm MST
Cost: $65 per person (plus GST. No GST payabe if you are outside Australia)
Upcoming Dates at a glance
Meeting with Children: A Child Centred Approach
Blended Training
25.07 MWC Meeting With Children Blended Aug. / Sept. 2025 + Destination Sept. (AU) or Jan. (CA)
Meeting with Parents
MWP 25.08 December 2025
Parenting Coordination: A Child Centred Approach Blended Training
PC 25.09 begins mid-August
Save $300!
Combine Meeting with Children + Meeting with Parents for one special price.
Meeting with Children is a course for Family Law professionals who want to learn skills in assisting children to safely share their thoughts and experiences post family separation.
Meeting with Parents is a course for Family Law professionals who want to learn skills in bringing children’s voices to their parents in a safe and meaningful way.
Take both courses for $2400 (CAD, AU + GST)
Training materials extra
More dates and trainings to be added as they are developed.
Please note: Tutorials are shown in various time zones such as AU (AEST) time and CA time (MT), UK and HK . The timing is an effort to fit groups from various areas. In order to coordinate your time please refer to a time converter such as Time Buddy
Getting Online and Course Involvement
Online courses are a combination of online videos and other information plus tutorials / meetings via Zoom and so require a specific time commitment.
Tutorials are shown in AU (AEST) time and CA time (MT) depending on the season. The timing is an effort to fit groups from Australia and North America. In order to coordinate your time please refer to a time converter such as Time Buddy.
- A quiet learning space with table/desk for completion of exercises
- Access to a laptop with camera, microphone/earpieces, or headset
- Software access: Zoom, PDF Reader, Video player, and Internet Browser
- Secure Internet access with sufficient bandwidth to stream live video
- Please refer to a time converter to find the tutorial times in your country
For planning purposes our training calendar is presented below. More dates will be added as they are developed.