Patricia Lane - Lawyer/Chartered Mediator

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Some other sites you might want to visit to get
ideas or find resources:

http://www.mysupportcalculator.ca	A simple calculator to help Canadians estimate spouse or child support payments.
http://bcfit.org	Victoria's centre for families experiencing separation and divorce.
http://www.mediator-roster.bc.ca	Looking for a mediator in BC? This is the roster for qualified mediators.
http://www.amic.org/professional.html	If you're looking for a mediator.
http://www.gottman.com	Patricia finds that her family clients benefit from the work of John Gottman -- go here to learn more about this man's pioneering work on marriage, families and communication.
http://www.familyworksinc.com	This site has an interactive program on parenting wisely.
http://www.separationdivorce.bc.ca	A helpful and supportive one-stop support office, in Victoria, B.C., for separating and divorcing people, with and without children.
http://www.supreme.state.az.us/ dr/Pdf/Parenting_Time_Plan_Final.pdf	The Supreme Court of Arizona has developed some very useful models for parenting plans that can help co-parents work together.
http://www.supreme.state.az.us/ dr/pdf/ped.pdf	The Supreme Court of Arizona has also developed a booklet to accompany a mandated parenting course for separated or divorced parents. Patricia finds the "Helpful Tips for Parents" (pages 14 - 16 of the booklet) to be readable and helpful.
http://www.familieschange.ca/ http://www.uptoparents.org/	A couple of wonderful websites.

Want to take some courses?
Try the South Vancouver Island Dispute Resolution Centre/The Institute of Conflict Analysis and Management: www.disputeresolution.bc.ca

The Justice Institute has been offering courses from beginner to advanced for many years, and has a certification track: www.jibc.bc.ca

You may want to call your local community college and ask them if they offer courses or seminars on Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Becoming more competent and confident in dealing with conflict is a gift you give to yourself, your family, your friends, your children -- and the world.

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