Training & Collaboration
Bringing Child Inclusive Mediation to the Forefront of Family Law.
At Civilised Separations, we believe that separation doesn’t have to be adversarial and that children’s voices should be central to the process.
We offer specialist training for lawyers and mediators in Child Inclusive Mediation (CIM), equipping professionals with the skills to implement a more relational and child-focused approach in their practice.
We also collaborate with law firms looking to incorporate our Coparenting Pathway, a structured model designed to help separating couples achieve quicker, healthier resolutions that prioritise the well-being of the whole family.
Training for lawyers & Mediators
Why Child Inclusive Mediation?
Traditional mediation and family law processes often focus on parental disputes while overlooking the needs and perspectives of children. However, research consistently shows that when children feel heard during a separation, they experience less stress, better emotional well-being, and stronger long-term family relationships.
Our training provides:
An in-depth understanding of Child Inclusive Mediation (CIM) and how it differs from traditional mediation
Practical skills to incorporate children’s voices into separation and divorce processes
Guidance on navigating high-conflict cases while maintaining a child-centred approach
A framework for supporting parents in building healthier coparenting relationships
This training is ideal for:
Family lawyers who want to integrate CIM principles into their practice.
Mediators looking to enhance their approach with evidence-based child-inclusive techniques.
Collaborative law professionals seeking more effective solutions for their clients.
If you’re interested in training for your organisation or team, get in touch to learn more.
collaborating with law firms
We are actively working with forward-thinking law firms to integrate our Coparenting Pathway into their legal practice. This structured approach provides parents with relational support and family repair services alongside their legal journey, leading to:
Better outcomes for children and families
Faster resolutions, reducing prolonged conflict
A more holistic, client-centred service for law firms
By working together, we can offer a new standard in family law, one that moves beyond traditional adversarial models towards a more constructive, child-focused approach.
If your firm is interested in working with us on the Coparenting Pathway, let’s start a conversation.
speaking at conferences
Our work is not just about training and collaboration, it’s about shaping the future of family law.
We regularly speak at legal and mediation conferences, sharing insights on:
The importance of relational mediation and how it improves family law outcomes
The benefits of Child Inclusive Mediation and it’s impact on children’s wellbeing
The future of coparenting and how we can move away from adversarial divorce processes
The role of law firms in supporting kinder, more effective family transitions
With experience presenting at major industry events, our talks challenge traditional approaches and offer fresh, evidence-based perspectives on modern family separation.
If you’re looking for a speaker or panel contributor on mediation, co-parenting, or child-inclusive family law, we’d love to be involved.
Join Us in Leading the Change
If you are a lawyer, mediator, or family law professional interested in training in Child Inclusive Mediation, collaborating on the Coparenting Pathway, or booking us to speak at your event, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact us today to explore training options, discuss potential partnerships, or invite us to speak at your event.