In this extended episode, we sit down with Emma McKernin, the Service Coordinator at Family Mediation NI, to explore the essential work the organisation does in supporting families through challenging transitions after parental separation. Emma delves into the day-to-day operations of the service, offering listeners an inside look at the "nuts and bolts" of how mediation works on the ground. From handling initial inquiries to explaining the mediation process, she shares her insights on the impact of mediation in resolving conflicts and encouraging healthier relationships within separated families.

Listen as a local mum shares her story of using family mediation after the breakdown of the relationship with her children’s other parent.

Listen as a local dad shares his positive experience of family mediation after separation from his daughter's mother.

We’re excited to launch season two of the Family Meditation NI podcast with Janice Spence, Family Solicitor and current Chair of the Family committee of the Law Society. Janice discusses her experience dealing with family breakdown cases as a solicitor over her 25 year career and how she supports clients to find the best route for them, which may be family mediation.  

Are you ready for mediation? In the latest episode of our podcast Dorcas talks to Nicola Carruthers, an Accredited Mediator with FMNI about the assessment process for mediation. Nicola talks though each of the steps involved in making sure parents are mediation ready. Hosted by Dorcas Crawford.

Child inclusive mediation is a specialism within Family Mediation NI. Listen as Patricia, an accredited family mediator with FMNI and a specialist in working with children, from a social work background, discusses the benefits on involving children in the mediation process and outlines how child inclusive mediation fits within the family mediation process. Hosted by Dorcas Crawford.

Jane Holahan is a child psychotherapist and recently trained Family Mediator with FMNI, in this week's podcast she discusses the impact separation can have on a child's wellbeing and the importance of handling a separation well. Drawing on her own experiences of working directly with children and also as a Mediator, Jane explores how mediation can help separated parents focus on their children's needs. Hosted by Dorcas Crawford.

Jane Carney, an independent Family Solicitor and FMNI Family Mediator, discusses the differences between choosing mediation and participating in the court process. Often separating parents see court as the only route to agree matters concerning their children, Jane talks about mediation as an option that puts decision making back into the parents' hands. Hosted by Dorcas Crawford.

This week Polly Rowan Hamilton, a Professional Practice Consultant (PPC) and Accredited Family & Elder Mediator with FMNI, discusses the training required to become a mediator through FMNI's specialised training programme. Polly outlines the stages of the training programme, from her personal experience, including supervision and CPD. Hosted by Dorcas Crawford.

FMNI's Director of 13 years Joan Davis discusses everything you need to know about FMNI and the services it provides for separated parents across Northern Ireland. Hosted by Dorcas Crawford.