Bridging Family Conflict
3231 Tecumseh Road East N8W 1H2 Windsor, ON, Canada

We encourage you to take advantage of some time and opportunity to take these wonderful parenting programs online! Triple P has a proven track record of improving your ability to parent and that's a good thing for all.

If you have a family law problem that has forced you into Court, FREE mediation is available every day by a zoom, online, appointment. Just call 519-946-0808 to set it up. Mediation not only costs less, it helps reduce conflict so that your future can be more peaceful than your past.

Are you having some trouble navigating parenting with your former partner? Family Transitions Triple P is a group program to help separated or divorced parents positively manage this difficult life change. In a Family Transitions Triple P program you'll learn about: Effective ways to communicate with your children and your ex-partner... Coping and relaxation skills Strategies for resolving conflict How to balance work, family and a social life THIS PROGRAM IS FREE!!! Dates are set out below: 6-8pm Tues, Nov 3, 10, 17 & 24 Registration is required; online www.triplepwindsor-essex.ca or call 519-257-5215 ext. 74033

We are happy to announce that Valerie Barker has won the $250 giveaway contest! We enjoyed hearing what everyone was thankful for and hope everyone had a great weekend!

Don’t miss this opportunity !!

We are thankful for our opportunity to help people and we would like to pass that along with a GIVEAWAY! We provide subsidized mediation services that help families work out the parenting and financial issues from their separation. We know how hard people are working right now so we are going to give someone a $250 Visa gift card on Tuesday October 13th at noon. First, like and share our post and second, comment here on what you are thankful for to be entered into the draw!

Our Mandatory Information Program, which gives free information about family law and parenting after separation, is being offered live online on a monthly basis and signing up is easy. Go to www.bfc-mediation.com under Information.

Separating from a partner is painful and that pain causes each person to be "at their worst" in their interactions with each other. Mediation allows you a space and place to deal with that, as your Accredited Mediator is trained in conflict and communication - so you can get it out, get through it, and find a solution quickly and without spending thousands of dollars.....Intake appointments are free, so learn more about it before the conflict increases in an adversarial legal system.

During the COVID pandemic, courts have an increasing backlog of cases. The good news is that our mediation services, which are affordable and accessible, are fully available via Zoom online. More importantly, mediation reduces conflict. Intake appointments are free, so call today to see how we can help you find a more peaceful, inexpensive solution.

So important to be aware of our affordable mediation services AND the fact that the outcomes are better for your children and family than those found in an adversarial legal system.

Good tips for families to consider during these difficult and scary times.

Weve experienced a bit of this during the week as we roll out our online mediation program and Online Family Law Information session. Learning curves!

Here are some common questions parents are asking about sharing their children during this crisis. We suggest you mediate if you cant come to agreement before trying a court action since there is limited access to court right now.

Wonderful work being done in the community like this easy to follow list about the new government benefits.

Helpful advice for parenting while separated or divorced in this crisis.

Clients who face family breakdown must attend a Mandatory Information Program at the Courthouse. Due to the COVID-19 virus, we are able to offer this Program ONLINE on April 4th. Don't miss this opportunity to avoid having to miss work when the crisis ends. This is also available to anyone interested in learning more about family breakdown and law. See details below.

If you are sharing parenting of young children this research project would like to talk to you...

Our mediators are working remotely, online, and are available to assist with any emergencies or issues you are facing as a family. We are aware that emotions are running high and that it can be difficult to co-parent in these troubled times. Please don't hesitate to contact us to learn more about mediation. Intake appointments are free and the "joint" session, which may take place with both online or in separate "rooms" online, is rated according to your income and number of children. Mediation is affordable and efficient. 519-946-0808 for more information.

We continue to offer innovative mediation services during this time of intense change for all of us. Mediation and private appointments can be arranged via an online platform or telephone. We want you to stay safe and we also recognize you may need to work out some pressing issues. Subsidized rates apply. Check out details on www.bfc-mediation.com.

This coronavirus is causing a lot of chaos for everyone. We are mediators - we are used to working in that environment and we want to help. We remain open by appointment at the office location at 3231 Tecumseh Road East but are offering clients telephone and zoom interviews and appointments as well. We can mediate any family dispute in this manner. We are also asking that anyone who has travelled outside Canada in the past 2-3 weeks not attend until they have been symptom... free for 14 days. None of our staff have travelled in that period and none of our staff are ill. We will also be following social distancing suggestions. The Courthouses are cancelling court for at least the next few weeks so our onsite mediation program is on hold. You can still contact Kelly Christian, our Information Coordinator, at 519-973-6620 extension 4264.

Well, a little blunt but pretty accurate :) Mediation helps you get it done!

We are extremely proud of Accredited Family Mediator Adam McKinley who has now achieved his additional designation of Accredited Child Protection Mediator. Congratulations Adam! Child Protection Mediation allows families who are in conflict with each other or the Children's Aid Society a place and time to have a discussion about how to best move forward. All mediation approaches reduce conflict and fees for families. Adam is well suited to this work!

We know all too well how difficult this day may be for some of our families....What we love about our work is that mediation allows you to preserve as much of the "good" as you can, while leaving the "bad" behind you. Mediators are trained to help you have a difficult conversation; but one that is necessary to move forward in peace. We celebrate all families today, even the ones that are changing and feel broken. Look forward, not back, and change the ending of your story in a good way!

It can be hard to put your very real emotions aside but focussing on how the children will feel and how much they are counting on you should help. When you need to change your parenting relationship mediation is a great option.

Its that time of year again! We are starting to look forward to the Christmas season and to get us all in the mood we are giving away 4 excellent tickets to the Charlie Brown Christmas show at Caesars WIndsor this Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 at 8 pm. Ticket value is $275. Like and share our post and tell us one of YOUR favourite memories to enter! Draw will be 1 pm on Friday, November 22nd. Good luck to all!!

Our Mediators can help you separate your hurt feelings from what you believe would be best for your children. We know it is hard but with mediation it is definitely possible.

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So happy to share this important proclamation. Children need their parents! Mediation helps parents to focus on their childrens needs, loving the kids more than they hate each other. Your feelings matter and separation is hard and we can help you get through them and come up with a plan for the kids that brings out the BEST in Mom and Dad!

Well, it is sort of true :)

Families that have fun together have a better chance of staying together, and we love families!! Dont miss this fantastic event on June 15th! Fun for the family put on by a great organization in our community.

Wonderful people and a wonderful event - don't miss it next year!

Adam and Jennifer presenting at the Dads Matter - Windsor-Essex County Parenting Conference on helping children navigate through separation. Pleased to sponsor such a wonderful event for this community.

"Adam was super down to earth and gave some reasonable insights and suggestions when there were things we couldn't agree on": Onsite Mediation Client rating services and the mediator as 5/5. We are proud of our mediators - they work very hard to help families work things through!

You don't often see a FREE Conference all about parenting! Don't miss this event on April 27th if you have a child under age 12. Many presentations about parenting and Adam and Jennifer will speak about communication. We will share techniques that help parents work through difficult conversations. Takes place at St. Clair College, Register here: http://tinyurl.com/ParentingMatters2019

We work hard in mediation to help families move forward so that children can enjoy both their parents. Each parent is important; how they parent is often different. Moms, generally, can be the one kids run to when they are hurt. Dads can take more risks and play and this is also important for children to experience. Like this little girl!

We are very excited to announce a new service which helps families experiencing the highest level of conflict. New Ways for Families teaches some skills about dealing with an ex-partner, making proposals for necessary changes, and generally improving how communication is occurring. More information will be available soon so watch for details on our website and here!

You have a right to a free intake session with a family mediator, and mediation rates for the following sessions subsidized according to your income and number of children. Not only affordable but also the quickest way to work through a family breakdown.

The first hour of mediation with us is FREE, and the fees after that depend on your income and how many children you have. The Province of Ontario believes mediation best for families so rates are subsidized! Check out just how affordable on our website - person making $54,000 with 3 children pays $59 per hour AND it's best for your children moving forward.

We sincerely want to thank those who attended and our special guest speakers at our free Mediation/Relationship Seminar last night! The seminar was very inform...ative and educational as always by Jennifer and Adam from Suzor Mediation & Bridging Family Conflict. Also, thank you to the The School House Academy for allowing us to host the event at their amazing facility! If you are looking for daycare for children of all ages we highly recommend you check out them out first!!! www.theschoolhouseacademy.com http://dudamobile.familylawspecialist.ca/#3035 http://www.bfc-mediation.com

Did you know about www.fantasticfathers.ca ? They believe in parenting well after separation, for both moms and dads, and offer a lot of wonderful family events. We were guest speakers last night, talking about communication techniques that can help you stay together....and never need our mediation services! Check out the wonderful work they do!

Some conflict is foreseeable! #thinkbeforeyouspeak

Very helpful parenting program for parents who are in process of separation, or who have, and who want to parent as well as they can.

Why not try mediation, that is free or subsidized, first? Check out www.bfc-mediation.com to see just how affordable mediation can be for you, and try and have some conversation facilitated by a neutral party before heading to a courthouse where the decision making is taken from you and put in the hands of a stranger.

Very thankful to AM800News and Lynn Martin for the chance to talk about mediation services on Tuesday. The fact that families can pay affordable rates scaled to their incomes and number of children is the best kept secret in Windsor! Mediation intakes are free and give you a chance to learn about mediation. Call 519-946-0808 to learn more.