Dragonfly Mediation

05/25/2026

Looking forward to facilitating this workshop tomorrow evening through Parent Support Network.

Co-parenting after separation isn’t easy—but support can make a big difference.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟔 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟔:𝟑𝟎–𝟖:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐟𝐨𝐫
𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫.

This free workshop will explore how to support your child through change while building a more cooperative, respectful co-parenting relationship. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to reduce conflict, improve communication, and help your child feel secure and supported.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4mdunBG

Join us for a supportive evening focused on helping children thrive 💛

05/03/2026

04/10/2026

I am looking forward to facilitating this workshop in May. If you are looking for information on minimizing conflict and focusing on your children in the midst of separation, check this one out. Registration is required. Please contact Parent Support Network to register.

Don't miss our free workshop “Cooperative Coparenting: Supporting Children Through Change” with Tina Hinsperger. Sign up for our free parenting workshops on our website!

04/04/2026

Wishing you a !

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day to all of the women I know...those who are etching their own way, those who are walking beside their life partners, those who are caring for aging parents, those who are raising strong daughters and/or sensitive sons, those who are making waves, those who are creating ripples and those who are sitting in still waters. We celebrate every woman!!

02/23/2026

FYI for those that may qualify, TulipLab is seeking participants with Borderline Personality Disorder for a research study in conjunction with York University. For those who qualify, they are offering free psychotherapy to participants and their partners. Feel free to connect with them directly [email protected] if you are interested.

Current research at the TULiP Lab

02/22/2026

💙 Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day 💙

Human trafficking is happening in our communities — and awareness is the first step to ending it.

Ways You Can Help:
1. EDUCATE YOURSELF
Challenge your assumptions. Work against stigma by honoring the dignity and lived experiences of survivors.
2. BECOME AWARE OF LANGUAGE
Words matter. Avoid labels that diminish or define survivors by their exploitation.
3. SPREAD THE WORD
Learn more about human trafficking in Ontario.
4. PRACTICE ACTIVE CONSENT
Consent must always be freely given, ongoing, informed, and clear.

01/26/2026

Incredibly thrilled for Justice Medhekar. We have worked together at Peel Family Mediation Services for the past 15 years and I have had the opportunity to attend her seminars related to IPV and diversity over the years. She has made incredible contributions to the field.

The Ontario Association of Family Mediation is proud to congratulate our President, and dear friend, Justice Archana Arun Medhekar, on her appointment to the Ontario Court of Justice.

Archana’s journey to the bench reflects a deep commitment to justice, service, and the wellbeing of children and families. From her early legal education in India to her call to the Ontario bar, and throughout her distinguished career as a family lawyer, mediator, arbitrator, duty counsel, and Office of the Children’s Lawyer panel member, Archana has brought integrity, compassion, and excellence to every role she has held. Her work has touched the lives of hundreds of young people and families, always grounded in care, fairness, and thoughtful advocacy.

Within OAFM, Archana’s leadership has been transformative. As President and Board member, she helped shape our strategic direction, strengthen our community, and elevate the voice of family mediation across Ontario. She led with clarity, courage, and generosity, challenging us to think deeply, act ethically, and remain firmly rooted in our values. OAFM is stronger because of her dedication, vision, and unwavering belief in the power of mediation to create meaningful and lasting change.

While we will miss her immensely, we could not be prouder to see her take this next step. Her appointment to the bench is a gift to the justice system and to the communities of Fort Frances and Kenora. We know she will bring the same wisdom, empathy, and thoughtful leadership to her judicial role.

Congratulations, Justice Medhekar, and thank you for everything you have given to OAFM. You leave a lasting legacy, and we celebrate you with deep gratitude and immense pride.

12/06/2025

Today is . I vividly recall that tragic day in 1989 at as I was also a University student at the time.

12/04/2025

A gentle reminder for this holiday season.

A Gentle Ripple

Every act of love,
every kindness
we place into the world
becomes a gentle ripple,
reaching farther
than we will ever know.

Even the smallest act,
a thoughtful gesture,
a gentle word,
a moment of compassion,
widens into something larger,
touching another life,
then another.

In this way, our tenderness
becomes a force,
expanding outward,
reshaping the world
in ways we may never witness
but we are certain will make a difference.

~ 'A Gentle Ripple' by Spirit of a Hippie

✍️ Mary Anne Byrne

~ Art by Deborah Gregg