AFCC 61st Annual Conference Institute 2 Evaluation

Institute 2: Advanced Challenges in Family Mediation

Mediation remains at the heart of an evolving family dispute resolution field. As new opportunities—such as use of technology—arise, there remain longstanding issues that create challenges for even the most experienced mediators. This institute will address four critical issues for practicing mediators: (1) use of technology and artificial intelligence; (2) cases involving intimate partner violence; (3) managing emotional dynamics in the mediation process; and (4) involving children in the process. Presenters will provide practical strategies for traversing potential landmines in this interactive program.

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* 1. Based on the content of this session, I am able to: (1=Strongly disagree, 5=Strongly agree)

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1. Develop skills to manage emotional dynamics within the mediation process, fostering a constructive and empathetic environment for resolution.	1. Develop skills to manage emotional dynamics within the mediation process, fostering a constructive and empathetic environment for resolution. 1	1. Develop skills to manage emotional dynamics within the mediation process, fostering a constructive and empathetic environment for resolution. 2	1. Develop skills to manage emotional dynamics within the mediation process, fostering a constructive and empathetic environment for resolution. 3	1. Develop skills to manage emotional dynamics within the mediation process, fostering a constructive and empathetic environment for resolution. 4	1. Develop skills to manage emotional dynamics within the mediation process, fostering a constructive and empathetic environment for resolution. 5
2. Identify effective strategies for mediating cases involving intimate partner violence, ensuring the safety and well-being of all parties involved.	2. Identify effective strategies for mediating cases involving intimate partner violence, ensuring the safety and well-being of all parties involved. 1	2. Identify effective strategies for mediating cases involving intimate partner violence, ensuring the safety and well-being of all parties involved. 2	2. Identify effective strategies for mediating cases involving intimate partner violence, ensuring the safety and well-being of all parties involved. 3	2. Identify effective strategies for mediating cases involving intimate partner violence, ensuring the safety and well-being of all parties involved. 4	2. Identify effective strategies for mediating cases involving intimate partner violence, ensuring the safety and well-being of all parties involved. 5
3. Explore ethical considerations and best practices for involving children in the mediation process, prioritizing their voice and rights while safeguarding their emotional welfare.	3. Explore ethical considerations and best practices for involving children in the mediation process, prioritizing their voice and rights while safeguarding their emotional welfare. 1	3. Explore ethical considerations and best practices for involving children in the mediation process, prioritizing their voice and rights while safeguarding their emotional welfare. 2	3. Explore ethical considerations and best practices for involving children in the mediation process, prioritizing their voice and rights while safeguarding their emotional welfare. 3	3. Explore ethical considerations and best practices for involving children in the mediation process, prioritizing their voice and rights while safeguarding their emotional welfare. 4	3. Explore ethical considerations and best practices for involving children in the mediation process, prioritizing their voice and rights while safeguarding their emotional welfare. 5
4. Understand the latest advancements in technology and artificial intelligence and their implications for family mediation processes.	4. Understand the latest advancements in technology and artificial intelligence and their implications for family mediation processes. 1	4. Understand the latest advancements in technology and artificial intelligence and their implications for family mediation processes. 2	4. Understand the latest advancements in technology and artificial intelligence and their implications for family mediation processes. 3	4. Understand the latest advancements in technology and artificial intelligence and their implications for family mediation processes. 4	4. Understand the latest advancements in technology and artificial intelligence and their implications for family mediation processes. 5
5. Apply practical techniques and approaches shared by presenters to navigate complex challenges encountered in family mediation, enhancing overall proficiency and effectiveness in the field.	5. Apply practical techniques and approaches shared by presenters to navigate complex challenges encountered in family mediation, enhancing overall proficiency and effectiveness in the field. 1	5. Apply practical techniques and approaches shared by presenters to navigate complex challenges encountered in family mediation, enhancing overall proficiency and effectiveness in the field. 2	5. Apply practical techniques and approaches shared by presenters to navigate complex challenges encountered in family mediation, enhancing overall proficiency and effectiveness in the field. 3	5. Apply practical techniques and approaches shared by presenters to navigate complex challenges encountered in family mediation, enhancing overall proficiency and effectiveness in the field. 4	5. Apply practical techniques and approaches shared by presenters to navigate complex challenges encountered in family mediation, enhancing overall proficiency and effectiveness in the field. 5

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* 2. Please rate presenter: Kelly Browe Olson, JD, LLM (1=Poor, 5=Excellent)

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Level of knowledge and expertise	Level of knowledge and expertise 1	Level of knowledge and expertise 2	Level of knowledge and expertise 3	Level of knowledge and expertise 4	Level of knowledge and expertise 5
Teaching ability	Teaching ability 1	Teaching ability 2	Teaching ability 3	Teaching ability 4	Teaching ability 5
Maintained my interest	Maintained my interest 1	Maintained my interest 2	Maintained my interest 3	Maintained my interest 4	Maintained my interest 5
Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions	Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions 1	Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions 2	Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions 3	Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions 4	Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions 5

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* 3. Please rate presenter: Robert E. Emery, PhD (1=Poor, 5=Excellent)

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Level of knowledge and expertise	Level of knowledge and expertise 1	Level of knowledge and expertise 2	Level of knowledge and expertise 3	Level of knowledge and expertise 4	Level of knowledge and expertise 5
Teaching ability	Teaching ability 1	Teaching ability 2	Teaching ability 3	Teaching ability 4	Teaching ability 5
Maintained my interest	Maintained my interest 1	Maintained my interest 2	Maintained my interest 3	Maintained my interest 4	Maintained my interest 5
Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions	Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions 1	Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions 2	Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions 3	Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions 4	Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions 5

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* 4. Please rate presenter: Susan E. Guthrie, JD (1=Poor, 5=Excellent)

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Level of knowledge and expertise	Level of knowledge and expertise 1	Level of knowledge and expertise 2	Level of knowledge and expertise 3	Level of knowledge and expertise 4	Level of knowledge and expertise 5
Teaching ability	Teaching ability 1	Teaching ability 2	Teaching ability 3	Teaching ability 4	Teaching ability 5
Maintained my interest	Maintained my interest 1	Maintained my interest 2	Maintained my interest 3	Maintained my interest 4	Maintained my interest 5
Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions	Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions 1	Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions 2	Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions 3	Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions 4	Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions 5

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* 5. Please rate presenter: Donald T. Saposnek, PhD (1=Poor, 5=Excellent)

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Teaching ability	Teaching ability 1	Teaching ability 2	Teaching ability 3	Teaching ability 4	Teaching ability 5
Maintained my interest	Maintained my interest 1	Maintained my interest 2	Maintained my interest 3	Maintained my interest 4	Maintained my interest 5
Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions	Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions 1	Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions 2	Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions 3	Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions 4	Was responsive to questions, comments and opinions 5

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* 6. The content of the presentation was consistent with the abstract in the conference brochure

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AFCC 61st Annual Conference Institute 2 Evaluation

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* 1. Based on the content of this session, I am able to: (1=Strongly disagree, 5=Strongly agree)

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* 2. Please rate presenter: Kelly Browe Olson, JD, LLM (1=Poor, 5=Excellent)

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* 3. Please rate presenter: Robert E. Emery, PhD (1=Poor, 5=Excellent)

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* 4. Please rate presenter: Susan E. Guthrie, JD (1=Poor, 5=Excellent)

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* 5. Please rate presenter: Donald T. Saposnek, PhD (1=Poor, 5=Excellent)

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* 6. The content of the presentation was consistent with the abstract in the conference brochure

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* 7. Please rate this session presentation overall (1=Poor, 5=Excellent)

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* 8. How much did you learn as a result of this CE program? (1=Very little, 5=Great deal)

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* 9. Information presented in this session reflected the most current evidence on this topic (1=Disagree, 5=Agree)

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* 10. How useful was the content of this CE program for your practice or other professional development (1=Not useful, 5=Extremely useful)

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* 11. Additional Comments