CommonSense
Mediation Academy
Are you passionate about peacemaking?
Learn dispute resolution skills, hone your mediation abilities, meet like-minded professionals, develop your business plan and more!
Every person has a story.
Let us help you learn how to uncover the story.
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NEW COURSE!
4-Day CORE Training
Safe & Together
January 14-17, 2025
CORE is a four-day training designed to provide a skills-oriented foundation for domestic abuse-informed practice. Each day will provide key skills and learnings for participants to implement the Safe & Together Model into their practice.
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CommonSense
Mediation Academy
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your skills, we offer a range of online and in-person mediation training courses tailored to meet your needs. From introductory to advanced levels, we have the perfect fit for you!
- Introduction to Mediation: Begin your journey with the foundational principles and techniques.
- Family Mediation Training: Learn to navigate and resolve complex family dynamics.
- Specialty Training: Gain expertise in niche areas of mediation for specialized scenarios.
Saskatoon Mediation
Practice Group
Join a network of passionate dispute resolution practictioners! The Mediation Practice Group is an opportunity to learn and grow with other, new, learning, and seasoned mediators.
By clicking join now, you will be added to our newsletter distribution list and receive links and reminders about the monthly events the Mediation Practice Group hosts.
There is a guide that outlines what the assessor is looking for on each of these components, but no. 16 is definitely subjective 🤷♀️ #mediation #mediators
Hard work and lots of fun yesterday prepping our new space 🙌
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Exciting news!
We have leased a space to host our training and mediations!
If you need a space for a training you are running or you are an ADR practitioner in need of a brick and mortar space to rent for a meeting, contact us today: admin@commonsensemediation.ca
#mediation #training
You need to demonstrate these components in your introductory training as well. However, in this assessment, you`ll need to show greater proficiency #mediation #mediators
Are you a Collaborative Professional?
Calling all Collaborative Lawyers, Mental Health Professionals, Financial Neutrals, Divorce Coaches, and Mediators!
Join us on Friday February 13 for a Wine and Cheese Mixer 🍷🧀 (non-alcoholic options will be available as well)
#wineandcheese #collaborativepractice #collaborativeprofessionals
At Mediation Practice Group Brain Share session this evening we discussed the topic of translation and interpretation in mediation as well as how long in between intakes and joint sessions before there`s a need to do another intake or to release the file.
Join us next week 👀 you never know where the conversation will go!
#mediators #mediation #professionaldevelopment
These are tricky, but with practice, you can hack it. It`s common for folks to have to do a few before they are successful, especially if they`ve never run a mediation from start to finish.
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About 50% of aspiring mediators choose the assessed roleplay mediation option for their q. med application - this is a low stakes way to practice the mediation process and ensure you`re ready to manage actual disputes before taking on your own file
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MPG skills development session today was AMAZING!
Join us next week to learn about Exploring BVNF in the mediation process 🤓
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If you are mediating in your profession or if you have insurance by way of another profession, you likely are clear on this step - if you`re a solo practitioner or a contractor, you need errors and omissions (liability) insurance and you`ll need to send in a declaration that you`re covered along with your q. med application #mediation #mediator
Are you interested in getting your q. med?
Step 1: 40 hours introductory mediation training
Step 2: 40 hours advanced mediation training
Step 3: 2 assessed roleplay mediations OR actual [paid] mediations
Stop by to have coffee with me again tomorrow to learn more
#mediator #mediation
Many people try to skip this step, but there`s no way around it - getting a strong foundation in mediation theory will set you up for success
#mediation #mediator
At our brain share session, we chatted about the professional practice of mediation, designations, international practice of mediation, process design, and mediating sports disputes 🤓
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Mediation Connection today - topic: cognitive dissonance 🤓
#mediators
It’s Blue Monday—and we’re talking about it.
Blue Monday is the unofficial day where many people find themselves in a post-holiday winter slump.
Inspired by Bell Let’s Talk, we want to make space for real conversations and spread awareness about mental health. On Wednesday, January 21st, Bell will be hosting its annual Bell Let`s Talk Day. This event is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health, reducing stigma, and encouraging open conversations about mental health issues.
Wondering how you can help? Participate by talking, texting, or posting on social media using the hashtag #BellLetsTalk. For every interaction, Bell Canada donates a portion of funds to mental health initiatives, making each conversation impactful.
For more information, resources, and activities, please visit: letstalk.bell.ca
Reach out. Speak up. Ask for help.
Crisis line: 306-933-6200
#MentalHealth #BellLetsTalk #BlueMonday
Join us tomorrow for a skills session about interest-based and understanding-based mediation 🙌
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Day 2 of Intimate Partner Violence Training!
If you are interested in finding out more, check out our website for OnDemand, virtual and in-person training opportunities!
#mediation #conflictresolution #ipvtraining #commonsenseacademy
Another great brain share session last night 🙌
We have skills building Tuesdays at noon and brain share Thursdays at 7 🤓
Come learn & grow with us!
#mediation #mediationpractice #mentorship
Every Thursday at 7 PM SK time we have our Mediation Practice Group Brain Share session - bring your questions and join our talented group of seasoned and new mediators! 🤓
#mediation #training #mediationpractice
‼️Schedule Update‼️
In 2026, we are offering skill development session every Tuesday at 12 noon SK time and brain share sessions every Thursday at 7 PM SK time 🙌
Contact us today for more information: admin@commonsensemediation.ca
#MPG #mediationpracticegroup #mediators #professionaldevelopment
A full day of business planning for 2026 ✅
#mediation #mediationacademy #businessplanning #commonsensemediation #vision #goals #2026
Last day of school! Are you ready for the chaos? 😅
#happyholidays #schoolbreak
Come to the table to negotiate holidays crafting 😜🎄
#happyholidays #negotiation
Our online courses are always available - even on snow days! ❄️
#snowday
Do you need some CPD hours before the end of the year? 👀
Collaborative Process Training Monday and Tuesday next week - registration is still open!
#collaborativelaw #collaborativeprocess #collaborativeprofessionals
The holidays can come along with the need for negotiations - whether it`s formal or informal, you can find resources on our website to help you through!
#negotiations #holidays #mediation
Trauma-informed practice is important - check out this free training from the Saskatchewan Health Authority and begin working toward providing trauma-informed services 🙌
#training #traumainformed #professionaldevelopment
When someone is escalated, it is helpful to give them Empathy, Attention, and Respect - it can help them move from a feeling state to a thinking state, and move the negotiation forward 👀🙌
#EAR #disputeresolution #conflictmanagement
This month, we`re reading Radical Candor - what are you reading? 👀📚
#radicalcandor #bookofthemonth
Are you fighting like cats and dogs? Try a facilitated conversation with a mediator!
#mediation #conflictmanagement #disputeresolution
Sometimes our intention doesn`t match the impact our action has on someone else - aligning our actions with our intention and communicating that back to the person affected can be a step toward resolution 🙌
#intention #action #impact
We provide custom presentations, workshops, and training about conflict resolution and mediation - contact us today to learn more 👀
#mediation #learning #workshops #presentations
When you think about your interests and the interests of the other party, is there any room for an agreement? 👀
#ZOPA #mediation #negotiation
Thank you to the Veterans and those in active service 🙏
#lestweforget #remembranceday #2025
We offer online or in-person mediation training - contact us today for more information 👀
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Lively conversations today at Mediation Practice Group!
We talked about multi-party facilitation, lawyers being involved in mediation, communication guidelines, and more!
#mediation #practice #professionaldevelopment
We were honoured to present to the Saskatoon Tribal Council about Family Law and Mediation this week ✨
#presentations #mediation #familylaw
Conflict can be scary (happy halloween!), but knowing yours and other folks` conflict engagement style can help you navigate difficult situations and conversations.
Contact us today to book one of our training sessions!
#conflictengagement #disputeresolution #happyhalloween #2025
An important aspect of access to justice is mediation - mediation empowers people to negotiate and make agreements that work for their unique needs.
To participate and learn more about access to justice, visit: https://loom.ly/BV3__H4
#accesstojustice #SKA2J #2025
The final quarter of the year is all about preparing for the next year - what education and career goals do you have, and how can we help you achieve them? 🤓
#goals #mediation #education #training
