members only

Cost:

Free for ADRIA members only

Course Description:

What is the most dangerous sentence you’ll ever say?

“I already know that”!

Now that you have set a goal to learn, what are your implementation intentions?

If you want to experience the fun and easy way to excel on your journey to mastering skills, any skills, this session is for you!

We will take a lighthearted look into the concepts of Communication skills:

• -What do Perception and Intention have in common or not common?
• -Why do we have 2 ears and one mouth?
• -No need to cry – Rejoice! Activate our superpowers!
• -Why we cannot be replaced by AI!
• -Revisiting the drama triangle moving from fear-based needs to being present;
• -Superhero life – not all allies are equal
• -Learn lessons from Yoda: How to F.A.I.L. (first attempt in learning)
• -Choices, choices, choices

Practice makes better.

Be the 1% difference!

Join Flo Lye on December 4th for this engaging session!

Course Details:

You will receive an email with login details the morning of the session date. Contact education@adralberta.com to request details no later than 2:00pm the day of the session if you do not receive this information.

You must be a member of ADRIA and logged into your account to register.

December 2024 Learner Session- Mastering the 1% Difference: Elevate Your Skills with Fun, Focus, and Failure!Read More

Cost:

Free for ADRIA members only

Course Description:

“The goal of practice is always to keep our beginner’s mind…in the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities; in the expert’s mind there are few.” –Zen master Suzuki Roshi.

Humans have a deeply ingrained inclination for rapid decision-making, particularly when it comes to making judgements about others. This capacity is both “wired” in us and supported by cultural factors. Although in many circumstances quick judgements are self-protective, they hinder a mediator’s skilfulness and effectiveness.

As mediators, people’s behaviour in conflict can appear as classic or archetypal patterns that blind us to the uniqueness of the individuals and the situation. Crucially, rapid judgements subtly undermine the neutrality we promise our clients.

Various ways for mediators to counteract this tendency have been offered, including implicit bias training and other cognitive approaches, but up to now the notion of developing “Beginner’s Mind” has seen little attention.

Join Mark Donovan, C. MED, for a discussion of how practicing Beginner’s Mind can foster your capacity for openness and curiosity and counteract judgement formation with clear-eyed discernment. 

Course Details:

You will receive an email with login details the morning of the session date. Contact education@adralberta.com to request details no later than 2:00pm the day of the session if you do not receive this information.

Please note, we do record these sessions to be posted on the members only section of our website. By registering, you agree to the recording. In cases where we can, we will only post the speaker view. If you would like, you are welcome to leave your camera off for the duration of the session.

You must be a member of ADRIA and logged into your account to register.

February 2025 Learner Session: Beginner’s Mind in Mediation: From Judgement to DiscernmentRead More

Cost:

Free for ADRIA members only

Course Description:

As a mediator, your ability to manage and navigate the information shared by each party is essential to fostering a sense of inclusion, respect, and understanding. In this session, led by C. MED, Gloria Lechky, we will explore the art of active listening—specifically the use of probing questions—to help parties disclose meaningful information, gain insight into each other’s needs, and maintain a balanced dialogue.

Join us for this insightful session to refine your mediation skills and enhance your effectiveness in guiding constructive conversations.

Course Details:

You will receive an email with login details the morning of the session date. Contact education@adralberta.com to request details no later than 2:00pm the day of the session if you do not receive this information.

You must be a member of ADRIA and logged into your account to register.

March 2025 Learner Session- Transitioning between Parties in MediationRead More

Cost:

Free for ADRIA members only

Course Description:

As humans, we naturally form judgments based on our experiences and perspectives. However, as ADR professionals, maintaining open-mindedness and neutrality is essential to effectively supporting those we serve. This session explores the nature of bias, its impact on our practice, and practical strategies for recognizing and mitigating unconscious assumptions. Through self-reflection and discussion, participants will develop greater awareness and tools to foster fairness, impartiality, and trust in their conflict resolution work.

Join us for this engaging session to explore practical strategies for recognizing and managing bias, fostering greater fairness, neutrality, and trust in conflict resolution.

Course Details:

You will receive an email with login details the morning of the session date. Contact education@adralberta.com to request details no later than 2:00pm the day of the session if you do not receive this information.

You must be a member of ADRIA and logged into your account to register.

April 2025 Learner Session- Unpacking Bias: Awareness & Strategies for ADR ProfessionalsRead More

Cost:

Free for ADRIA members only

Course Description:

Join Jaemi Bertrand, C. MED, to discuss the value of uncovering for deeper interests when resolving conflict ourselves, or in facilitating conversation as a mediator. We will review some tools to help with your exploration, and some options for integrating these interests into problem solving. 

Course Details:

You will receive an email with login details the morning of the session date. Contact education@adralberta.com to request details no later than 2:00pm the day of the session if you do not receive this information.

You must be a member of ADRIA and logged into your account to register.

May 2025 Learner Session- Digging for Deeper UnderstandingRead More

Cost:

Free for ADRIA members only

Course Description:

Traditional mediation emphasizes neutrality, yet neuroscience reveals that our brains are wired to constantly assess threat and reward—a process that challenges pure objectivity. In this interactive session, we explore how mediators can harness neuroplasticity to become more self-aware, adaptive, and authentically engaged without compromising fairness. Participants will learn how deeply conditioned responses influence their presence in the room, and how to rewire internal patterns that hinder connection, curiosity, and clarity. Using practical tools from neuroscience, we’ll challenge the myth of neutrality and offer a new framework for mediator mindset development—one that supports transparency, resilience, and reflective practice. This session includes peer-to-peer exercises, real-world scenarios, and brain-based strategies that invite mediators to grow beyond cognitive bias and reactivity, and into purposeful, neuro-informed facilitation.

Course Details:

You will receive an email with login details the morning of the session date. Contact education@adralberta.com to request details no later than 2:00pm the day of the session if you do not receive this information.

You must be a member of ADRIA and logged into your account to register.

November 2025 Learner Session- From Neutral to Neural: Rewiring the Mediator MindsetRead More