Description
Are you familiar with the mediation process? Do you know how it works, who it benefits, and when it might be the right option for your clients? Mediation can offer transformative outcomes for couples and families navigating conflict, separation, or life transitions.
The Institute of Couples Therapy is delighted to welcome Róisín Mc Daid, founder of Coast Mediation and Consultancy, to share her expertise and insights into this vital process. In this two-hour webinar, Róisín will guide participants through:
- An overview of mediation and its applications, including: Elder Mediation, Inheritance Dispute Mediation, Separation and Divorce Mediation
- Legal options available to couples following marital or cohabitation breakdown, including Settlement Agreements, Judicial Separation, and Divorce.
- Family law considerations and their impact on separating couples.
- The mediation process for couples navigating separation or divorce.
- Key considerations in mediation, including:
- Child protection and domestic violence issues.
- Parenting plans and co-parenting strategies.
- Financial arrangements, including maintenance, division of assets, pensions, and inheritance planning.
- Reaching a mediation agreement and fostering constructive resolutions.
Why This Matters for Therapists
As therapists, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the mediation process. This knowledge empowers you to provide informed guidance to clients who may benefit from mediation as part of their journey. By understanding how mediation works and when it is appropriate, you can help your clients explore this pathway with clarity and confidence, ensuring they are equipped to make the best decisions for their circumstances.
About Róisín Mc Daid
Róisín Mc Daid, founder of Coast Mediation and Consultancy, is an Accredited Mediator with the Mediators Institute of Ireland. Her career spans decades of work in social care, child development, family law, and HR, making her uniquely equipped to support families through challenging transitions.
With qualifications including a Diploma in Mediation and Employment Law, a Master’s in Management, and a BA in Social Care, Róisín brings a wealth of expertise to her practice. She has extensive experience managing and delivering services in residential child protection, disability teams, and family support sectors.
In her recent role as Manager with Barnardos Family Support Service, Róisín led intensive parenting programmes and child development interventions in collaboration with Tusla Child and Family Agency. Her expertise in trauma-informed practice ensures that her mediation work is rooted in empathy, impartiality, and a focus on constructive future planning.
