About the webinar

Mediation practitioners are consistently challenged by the interplay between the emotional and intellectual dimensions of conflict—the "head and the heart". This webinar provides an advanced exploration of international mediation cultures, giving Australian practitioners new frameworks and perspectives to enhance their practice. It is designed to deepen your understanding of diverse conflict resolution approaches and their philosophical underpinnings.

This training is presented by international expert Greg Rooney and examines the culture of family mediation in France and Denmark. The session clarifies the distinctions, challenges, and advantages of the relationship-focused Humanistic Mediation approach (France) versus the more directive Viking Mediation approach (Denmark). Furthermore, you will gain an understanding of complexity theory and its direct application to the role of the mediator.

Secure your registration to master advanced concepts in mediation theory, enabling you to better interact with parties, manage conflict complexity, and deliver robust outcomes in family and workplace dispute resolution.

Learning outcomes

Participating in this online professional training will enable you to:

• Develop a clear understanding of the challenges and advantages associated with the Humanistic Mediation approach.
• Analyse and compare the Humanistic (France) and Viking (Denmark) mediation models for use in different contexts.
• Apply an outline of complexity theory to analyse and enhance the role of the mediator in family dispute resolution.
• Understand the critical importance of the mediator interacting with parties rather than solely analysing their behaviour.

Who should attend

This webinar is highly relevant for all experienced professionals seeking to advance their theoretical knowledge and practical application of mediation models.
The target audience includes:

• Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRP)
• Mediators and Advanced Negotiators
• Counsellors (Relationship, Family, Individual)
• Lawyers practising in Family Law
• Clinical Supervisors and Trainers
• Mental Health and Allied Health Professionals supporting clients in dispute

About the presenters

The webinar is presented by an internationally respected expert in mediation and conflict resolution:

Greg Rooney – a highly experienced and respected practising mediator in Australia since 1991. Greg has worked extensively in the sector, including serving as a family and child mediator with Relationships Australia Queensland and recently retiring as a director of the Mediator Standards Board. His extensive experience includes mediating complex, sensitive disputes, such as those between religious leaders and victims of abuse.

Purchase access

Use the purchase button to process your payment through our secure gateway. As soon as your purchase is complete, we’ll email you the details for immediate access to the recording within our Moodle Learning Management System.

System requirements for online training

To ensure you can participate in this webinar, please have access to the following:

• Desktop or laptop computer
• A reliable, stable internet connection
• Working microphone and speakers
• Webcam (either built-in or external to your computer)
• Headphones (recommended for optimal audio clarity)

Contact us

For further details or questions, please contact our Centre for Learning and Innovation:

Phone: (03) 8573 2222

Email: [email protected]