PRACTICUMS
AXIS Family Mediation Inc. is proud to provide practical, live supervision to aspiring mediators through our academically linked practicum program called AXEL (AXIS Experiential Learning).
AXIS has created this program in partnership with Conrad Grebel University College at the University of Waterloo to establish what is already recognized by many as the “gold standard” in mediation experiential learning. This highly competitive and coveted program is unlike any other.
AXEL is currently the only court-connected program, run in conjunction with a University, that offers an intern practicum with “live” clients as opposed to role-play. This is not mass-market. Only a limited number of interns are accepted each year to ensure personal, individualized learning as well as peer and mentor support as needed.
Supervision hours are the last step for mediators-in-training, and all other coursework must be complete prior to applying. There are three 40-hour modules or levels, which must be completed in sequence. There are no options for partial hours, pay-as-you-go, or other forms of supervision at this time.
If all three courses are complete, the intern will have 120 hours, only 24 of which are de-brief. This exceeds the minimum required supervision hours for all 3 accrediting bodies (OAFM, FMC, ADRIO). All mediation experience is live and real, and our program complies with all legislative requirements under the Employment Standards Act.
Practical mediation experience is offered in multiple court locations in a broad range of different jurisdictions in southern Ontario, as well as numerous off-site locations. Mediation supervision is offered both in-person and virtually through distance mediation.
The calibre of supervisors exceeds all industry expectations. All supervisors are court-approved, security cleared and experienced senior mediators, accredited by one of the three certifying bodies.
Course enrollment can only be done by direct referral from AXIS.
Please do NOT attempt to apply or inquire to the school directly.
Please click here to view the AXEL Brochure.
