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• Online Practice Sessions

  • Start
    Friday, January 01, 2016
  • End
    Thursday, December 31, 2020
  • Location
    Online

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  ADRIA offers online sessions for members who want to practice their negotiation or mediation skills and receive feedback from one of ADRIA's coaches. 

  You, as the skilled negotiator or mediator, find role-player(s) and choose a time that works for all of you, then ADRIA will provide a coach and book a Zoom video-meeting to connect you all for a role-play practice session. Each person will participate from wherever they are using their own computer.

  All online practice sessions are coached by an experienced mediator with a minimum of a Qualified Mediator designation.

     

  ADR Communications/Negotiation:

  Each session is 1 hours to allow for a 40 minute role-play followed by feedback from a coach. 

  Cost:

  Skilled Communicator/Negotiator: $75

  Role Player: $20

  Mediation:

  Each session is 1½ hours to allow for a one-hour of role-play followed by feedback from the coach. 

  Cost:

  Mediator: $75

  Role Players: $20 each

  Technical requirements: 

  • a computer with an internet connection
  • web cam
  • headset (or microphone and speakers)
  • basic comfort level with video conferencing this type of technology.

  How to sign up:

  If you are the negotiator or mediator in the practice session, it is your responsibility to arrange role players, to choose a time that works for all of you, and to register online.

  Make sure the date you pick is at least one week away to allow our staff time to find a coach. To help you find role players, you can use ADRIA's forum for Online Practice Sessions to connect with other members, request role-players from anywhere in the province, offer to role-play for others, and suggest times.

  Once you have arranged role-players and have a date and time, please click the "Register" button on this page to submit your information, including role-player(s) name(s),and pay your session fee. When ADRIA has confirmed a coach for your session, our office will invoice your role-players. You should receive a confirmation email within approximately three days.

  Cancellation Policy:

  Please note that ADRIA is running this program on a break-even cost basis and will not be able to provide refunds for the fees.

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• Expression of Interest Form: Specialized Training Courses

  • Start
    Friday, January 01, 2016
  • End
    Thursday, December 31, 2020
  • Location
    ADRIA

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  The ADR Institute of Alberta has several specialized training courses to offer members who wish to further their ADR training.  ADRIA would like to schedule specialized training courses based on the need for and interest in these educational opportunities. 

  Please use this registration form in order to express your interest in our specialized training courses. Once there is a minimum of six students in a given course and city, ADRIA will contact registrants to coordinate dates. 

  Restorative Practices

  Words that Change Minds: Language and Behavior (LAB) Profile  Mediation Case Development* Oil and Gas Fundamentals for Conflict Management Practitioners* Multi-Party Mediation* High Conflict Mediation

  * Prerequisites: National Introductory Mediation Training, Mediation 350, or equivalent.
  

  Please note: There is a different form for our Separation and Divorce Mediation courses.
  

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• Communications in ADR

  • Start
    Tuesday, July 04, 2017
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  • End
    Thursday, July 13, 2017
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Edmonton
  • Spaces left
    0

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  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.

  July 4-6 - Part 1  (Tues-Thurs)
  July 11-13 - Part 2  (Tues-Thurs)
  Attendance for all 6 days is mandatory
  

  Total Credit Hours: 40

  Location
  Ralph King Athletic Centre (corner of 112 Ave & 73 St.)
  Concordia University of Edmonton campus
  7128 Ada Blvd, Edmonton, AB T5B 4E4
  

  Instructor: 

  Cecile Schultz
  

  Class Times: 8:30am - 4:30pm daily
  

  Prerequisites: none

  
  

  Ask us about how this course could meet  CPD requirements for CPHR Alberta.  
  

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• National Introductory Mediation

  • Start
    Tuesday, July 18, 2017
  •  
  • End
    Thursday, July 27, 2017
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Edmonton
  • Spaces left
    11

  Register

  This nationally accredited Mediation program is designed to prepare learners to effectively facilitate the understanding-based approach to resolve disputes.

  July 18-20 - Part 1  (Tues-Thurs)
  July 25-27 - Part 2  (Tues-Thurs)
  Attendance for all 6 days is mandatory
  

  Total Credit Hours: 40

  Location
  Ralph King Athletic Centre (corner of 112 Ave & 73 St.)
  Concordia University of Edmonton campus
  7128 Ada Blvd, Edmonton, AB T5B 4E4
  

  Instructor: Joanne Munro

  Class Times: 8:30am - 4:30pm daily
  

  Prerequisites: Attuned Communications, Communications in ADR, or equivalent.

  
  

  Ask us about how this course could meet  CPD requirements for CPHR Alberta.  
  

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• Separation and Divorce Mediation: Foundations, Parenting Plans, and Child Support

  • Start
    Thursday, September 14, 2017
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    Tuesday, September 19, 2017
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Edmonton
  • Spaces left
    16

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  This course prepares mediators to manage a separation or divorce mediation from the time of initial contact, to creation of a mediated agreement, including parenting plans and child support.

  Dates: September 14-16 (Thurs-Sat) & 18-19 (Mon-Tues)
  Attendance for all 5 days is mandatory
  There is no class on Sunday, September 17
  

  Registration Deadline: August 31, 2017

  Total Credit Hours: 40

  Location
  Ralph King Athletic Centre (corner of 112 Ave & 73 St.)
  Concordia University of Edmonton campus
  7128 Ada Blvd, Edmonton, AB T5B 4E4
  

  Instructors: Judith Lake & Joanne Munro

  Class Times: 8:30am - 5:30pm daily
  

  NB: Class times for this course are extended to accommodate 40 credit hours.

  Prerequisites: National Introductory Mediation, Mediation 350, or equivalent
  

  

  You may register without paying up front by choosing the invoice option. Full payment is due one month before class starts. 

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• National Introductory Arbitration

  • Start
    Monday, September 18, 2017
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  • End
    Tuesday, October 24, 2017
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Calgary

  Register

  This program is designed to provide relevant, hands-on and practical information and give an introduction to the arbitration process. This course is nationally accredited by the ADR Institute of Canada.
  

  September 18-20 - Part 1  (Mon-Wed)
  October 23-24 - Part 2  (Mon-Tues)
  Attendance for all 5 days is mandatory
  

  Total Credit Hours: 40

  Location
  Alberta Security College
  1107-53 Avenue NE,
  Calgary, Alberta, 
  T2E 6X9
  

  Instructors: 

  TBA

  Class Times: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
  

  Prerequisites: none

  
  

  For Alberta lawyers, consider including this course as a CPD learning activity in your mandatory annual Continuing Professional Development Plan as required by the Law Society of Alberta.
  

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• Communications in ADR

  • Start
    Thursday, September 21, 2017
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  • End
    Saturday, October 14, 2017
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Calgary
  • Spaces left
    16

  Register

  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.

  September 21-23 - Part 1  (Thurs-Sat)
  October 12-14 - Part 2  (Thurs-Sat)
  Attendance for all 6 days is mandatory
  

  Total Credit Hours: 40

  Location
  Alberta Security College
  1107-53 Avenue NE,
  Calgary, Alberta, 
  T2E 6X9

  Instructor: 

  Marjorie Munroe

  Class Times: 9:00am - 5:00pm daily

  Prerequisites: none

  
  

  Ask us about how this course could meet  CPD requirements for CPHR Alberta.  
  

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• National Introductory Arbitration

  • Start
    Monday, September 25, 2017
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  • End
    Tuesday, October 31, 2017
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Edmonton
  • Spaces left
    17

  Register

  This program is designed to provide relevant, hands-on and practical information and give an introduction to the arbitration process. This course is nationally accredited by the ADR Institute of Canada.
  

  Sept 25-27 - Part 1  (Mon-Wed)
  Oct 30-31 - Part 2  (Mon-Tues)
  Attendance for all 5 days is mandatory
  

  Total Credit Hours: 40

  Location
  Room CE 203
  Ralph King Athletic Centre (corner of 112 Ave & 73 St.)
  Concordia University of Edmonton campus
  7128 Ada Blvd, Edmonton, AB T5B 4E4
  

  Instructor: Michelle Simpson

  Class Times: 8:30am - 4:30pm daily
  

  Prerequisites: none

  
  

  For Alberta lawyers, consider including this course as a CPD learning activity in your mandatory annual Continuing Professional Development Plan as required by the Law Society of Alberta.
  

  
  

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• Communications in ADR

  • Start
    Thursday, September 28, 2017
  •  
  • End
    Saturday, October 14, 2017
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Edmonton
  • Spaces left
    16

  Register

  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.

  September 28-30 - Part 1  (Thurs-Sat)
  October 12-14 - Part 2  (Thurs-Sat)
  Attendance for all 6 days is mandatory
  

  Total Credit Hours: 40

  Location
  Room CE 203
  Ralph King Athletic Centre (corner of 112 Ave & 73 St.)
  Concordia University of Edmonton campus
  7128 Ada Blvd, Edmonton, AB T5B 4E4
  

  Instructor: 

  Part 1 - Cecile Schultz
  Part 2 - Joanne Munro

  Class Times: 8:30am - 4:30pm daily
  

  Prerequisites: none

  
  

  Ask us about how this course could meet  CPD requirements for CPHR Alberta.  
  

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• Separation and Divorce Mediation: Spousal Support and Division of Property

  • Start
    Friday, October 27, 2017
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    Saturday, October 28, 2017
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Edmonton
  • Spaces left
    16

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  This course provides an overview of the federal and provincial legislation that governs the calculation of spousal support and the division of property when couples separate.
  

  Dates: October 27 & 28, 2017 (Fri-Sat)
  Attendance for both days is mandatory
  

  Registration Deadline: October 13, 2017

  Total Credit Hours: 14

  Location
  Ralph King Athletic Centre (corner of 112 Ave & 73 St.)
  Concordia University of Edmonton campus
  7128 Ada Blvd, Edmonton, AB T5B 4E4
  

  Instructors: Rachel McDonald, Judith Lake, & Joanne Munro

  Class Times: 8:30am - 4:30pm daily
  

  Prerequisites: National Introductory Mediation, Mediation 350, or equivalent
  

  

  You may register without paying up front by choosing the invoice option. Full payment is due one month before class starts. 

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• National Introductory Mediation

  • Start
    Thursday, November 02, 2017
  •  
  • End
    Saturday, November 25, 2017
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Edmonton
  • Spaces left
    15

  Register

  This nationally accredited Mediation program is designed to prepare learners to effectively facilitate the understanding-based approach to resolve disputes.

  November 2-4 - Part 1  (Thurs-Sat)
  November 23-25 - Part 2  (Thurs-Sat)
  Attendance for all 6 days is mandatory
  

  Total Credit Hours: 40

  Location
  Room CE 203
  Ralph King Athletic Centre (corner of 112 Ave & 73 St.)
  Concordia University of Edmonton campus
  7128 Ada Blvd, Edmonton, AB T5B 4E4
  

  Instructor: Marne Turnbull

  Class Times: 8:30am - 4:30pm daily
  

  Prerequisites: Attuned Communications, Communications in ADR, or equivalent.

  
  

  Ask us about how this course could meet  CPD requirements for CPHR Alberta.  
  

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• Conflict Management for HR Professionals

  • Start
    Thursday, November 02, 2017
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  • End
    Friday, November 24, 2017
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Calgary
  • Spaces left
    18

  Register

  This program will introduce HR professionals to the field of informal conflict management, and reveal the broad spectrum of conflict management approaches available to HR, managers, and organizations. Participants will learn about workplace interpersonal conflict, as well as how to deal with conflict situations and high emotions from an HR perspective.  Communication skills for effective conflict resolution are an integral part of this program, which is taught through both theory and practical hands-on exercises. 

  November 2-4 - Part 1  (Thurs-Sat)
  November 23-24 - Part 2  (Thurs-Fri)
  Attendance for all 5 days is mandatory
  

  Total Credit Hours: 40

  Location
  Alberta Security College
  1107-53 Street NE
  Calgary AB, T2E 6X9

  Instructor: 
  Erika Deines
  
  

  Class Times: 9:00am - 5:00pm daily
  

  Prerequisites: none

  
  

  Ask us about how this course could meet  CPD requirements for CPHR Alberta.  
  

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  You may register without paying up front by choosing the invoice option. Full payment is due one month before class starts.

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• Consensus Decision Making

  • Start
    Thursday, November 09, 2017
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  • End
    Tuesday, November 14, 2017
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Edmonton
  • Spaces left
    12

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  This course will provide you with a brief and broad overview of consensus building and consensus decision making processes.
  

  Course Description and Details

  November 9-11 - Part 1  (Thurs-Sat)
  November 13-14 - Part 2  (Mon-Tues)
  Attendance for all 5 days is mandatory
  

  Total Credit Hours: 40

  Location
  Room CE 203
  Ralph King Athletic Centre (corner of 112 Ave & 73 St)
  Concordia University of Edmonton campus
  7128 Ada Blvd, Edmonton, AB T5B 4E4
  

  Instructor: Bill Diepeveen

  Class Times: 8:30am - 4:30pm daily
  

  Prerequisites: None.  However, it is strongly recommended that students complete Communications in ADR (or equivalent) before starting this part of the certificate program in order to fully benefit from the course.

  Certificate Requirements: Students must complete both the Communications in ADR and the Consensus Decision-Making courses in order to complete the requirements for the Certificate in Consensus Decision-Making.

  

  You may register without paying up front by choosing the invoice option. Full payment is due one month before class starts.

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• Conflict Management for HR Professionals

  • Start
    Thursday, November 16, 2017
  •  
  • End
    Friday, December 01, 2017
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Edmonton
  • Spaces left
    17

  Register

  This program will introduce HR professionals to the field of informal conflict management, and reveal the broad spectrum of conflict management approaches available to HR, managers, and organizations. Participants will learn about workplace interpersonal conflict, as well as how to deal with conflict situations and high emotions from an HR perspective.  Communication skills for effective conflict resolution are an integral part of this program, which is taught through both theory and practical hands-on exercises. 

  November 16-18 - Part 1  (Thurs-Sat)
  November 30-December 1 - Part 2  (Thurs-Fri)
  Attendance for all 5 days is mandatory
  

  Total Credit Hours: 40

  Location
  Room CE 203
  Ralph King Centre (corner of 112 Ave & 73 St.)
  Concordia University College of Alberta
  7128 Ada Blvd, Edmonton, AB T5B 4E4
  

  Instructor: 
  Part 1: Cecile Schultz
  Part 2: Joanne Munro

  Class Times: 8:30am - 4:30pm daily
  

  Prerequisites: none

  
  

  Ask us about how this course could meet  CPD requirements for CPHR Alberta.  
  

  ___________________________________________________________

  You may register without paying up front by choosing the invoice option. Full payment is due one month before class starts.

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• National Introductory Mediation

  • Start
    Thursday, November 16, 2017
  •  
  • End
    Saturday, December 09, 2017
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Calgary
  • Spaces left
    16

  Register

  This nationally accredited Mediation program is designed to prepare learners to effectively facilitate the understanding-based approach to resolve disputes.

  November 16-18 - Part 1  (Thurs-Sat)
  December 7-9 - Part 2  (Thurs-Sat)
  Attendance for all 6 days is mandatory
  

  Total Credit Hours: 40

  Location
  Alberta Security College
  1107-53 Avenue NE,
  Calgary, Alberta, 
  T2E 6X9
  

  Instructor: Jan Gehrke

  Class Times: 9:00 - 5:00 daily
  

  Prerequisites: Attuned Communications, Communications in ADR, or equivalent.

  
  

  Ask us about how this course could meet  CPD requirements for CPHR Alberta.  
  

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