Training for accreditation as a family mediator with NABFAM consists of
(1) 16h Family Law (May be omitted should you have completed your LLB.)
(2) 40h Divorce and Family Mediation
(3) 12h Applied Psychology for Mediators (May be omitted should you hold a Social Work or Psychology qualification. This training module is available online. ) (Course Presenter Dr Lynette Roux) (email info@socialjustice.co.za for more information)
The court-annexed mediation rules require that every mediator must undergo a minimum of 40 hours of contact training which will include role-plays and mock mediation sessions before a trained mediator can apply for accreditation as mediator. (Social Justice Association of Mediators email admin@socialjustice.org.za)
Each of the above courses have been accredited with NABFAM (National Accreditation Board for Family Mediators ) www.nabfam.co.za
This course provides the statutory context for mediation of family matters and forms the first part of the compulsory foundation training (for NABFAM Accreditation).
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