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18th December 2024

Co-Parenting at Christmas

At FMNI we are aware how stressful the festive period can be for separated parents. Mediators hear regularly from separated parents…
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3rd July 2024

Foundation Training Programme 2024 – Apply today!

The Foundation Training Programme equips trainees with the principles, values, knowledge and skills required to practice as Mediators, in particular…
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27th June 2024

Calling experienced mediators -train to become a Family Mediator with our 32 hour programme

If you're an experienced mediator* and would you like to expand your skillset and train to become a Family (separating…
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Blog
6th June 2024

The importance of good mental health in infanthood – Infant Mental Health Awareness Week

Infant mental health is the social and emotional wellbeing and development of children in the earliest years of life. Research…
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5th January 2024

A child’s perspective of family mediation – Lucy’s story

Children are at the heart of family mediation, the process revolves around planning for the future, with their best interests…
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Blog
11th October 2023

Is there an art to co- parenting?

As a mediator, I never fail to be amazed by separated parents, who tell me that they have managed to…
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Blog
11th October 2023

Finding the positives when co-parenting: the value of a co-parenting plan

Separation or divorce can be a challenging time for any family, especially when children are involved. Amidst the emotional complexities,…
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20th June 2023

32 hour Separated Parents Mediation training now accepting applicants

32 hours Separating Couples training is mandatory for those Mediators who may have completed a mediation programme via Mediation NI,…
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25th April 2023

FMNI Impact Report 2021-22

FMNI has been consistent in its professional service delivery to separated families and that included during the Covid restrictions.  We…
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Blog
19th April 2023

Highlighting Parental Alienation

Parent Alienation Awareness Day is on 25 April, it is a date recognised across the world and it aims to…
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