Mediation and Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) have come a long way in the last few decades as effective dispute resolution processes for a range of commercial and interpersonal disputes.
The formal training and accreditation of mediators and FDRPs has increased significantly on the global education stage.
Parties and representatives in these dispute resolution processes are becoming more sophisticated and discerning as they choose an organization; process and / or practitioner to conduct their mediation / FDR process.
Mediators and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners knowledge and skills continue to evolve and enhance as we are informed by other disciplines, jurisdictions and a growing body of research. Our obligation is to provide high standards and ethical practice in the way we conduct mediations and Family Dispute Resolution.
GPD will provide you with the means to upskill and enhance your mediation and / or FDR practice; to build competence and confidence and to develop expertise through a series of webinars and resources to address such topics as (2021 list below):
- Healing relationships through mediation
- When children resist contact
- Never split the difference – Negotiate like your life depends on it
- Negotiating the non-negotiable
- Research review – Overnight arrangements
- The impact of trauma in mediation
- Agreement writing
- SIMSLILC Model – Bridging the gap
- Negotiation theory
- How to work with lawyers and advocates in mediation
- Ethical dilemmas in mediation
- Reflective practice and clinical supervision
- Advanced skills
- The impact of culture in mediation
- How to use coaching in a mediation framework
- What does the NMAS review mean for us
Professional Development For Practitioners By Practitioners
We understand the need for continuing professional development for mediators. GPD will provide you with all of your practical skill development needs to continue your professional growth through a range of advanced skills and masterclass level webinars that will fulfill your CPD requirements.
Memberships are for the calendar year, running from 1 January until 31 December. While your membership is current you will have access to all materials for each year you have been a member.
What makes us different?
GPD is an approved and recognised training organisation by the Mediator Standards Board (MSB). GPD trainers are all pracademics who as well as theory based learning and best practice focus on the practical skills that will immediately enhance your practice.




FDRP Membership 2021
Valid for the year of 2021
A minimum of 8 recorded webinars per calendar year
A minimum of 4 ‘live’ webinars per calendar year
Newsletters
Individual online Members Area for all of your resources
Closed Facebook Group
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) tracker
Access to additional tools and resources
Access to Advanced / Masterclass level training
Mediator Membership 2021
Valid for the year of 2021
A minimum of 8 recorded webinars per calendar year
A minimum of 4 ‘live’ webinars per calendar year
Newsletters
Individual online Members Area for all of your resources
Closed Facebook Group
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) tracker
Access to additional tools and resources
Access to Advanced / Masterclass level training
Dual Membership 2021
Valid for the year of 2021
Access to all FDRP and General Mediator webinars
Access to all ‘live’ webinars for FDRP and General Mediator
All Newsletters
Individual online Members Area for all of your resources
Both FDRP and General Mediator closed Facebook groups
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) tracker
Access to additional tools and resources
Access to Advanced / Masterclass level training
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Exciting News
GPD is excited to announce that we are now a recognised training organisation by the Mediator Standards Board (MSB). Further information will be provided early in 2020, to join our mailing list email us.
2021 trainings will include:
- Workplace Mediation
- Property Dispute Mediation
- Working with High Conflict People
- How to use the Child Inclusive Process
- Will and Estates Mediation
- Conducting Pre-Mediation / Intake
- NMAS including NMAS Assessments
Document Template Packages
GPD is offering initial business startup document template packages.
Mediator document template package and FDRP document template package
Price per package:
- GPD Member $125
- Non-GPD Member $300
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