ADR Institute of Alberta

📣 We are seeking qualified ADR Coaches to support students in our mediation and conflict resolution training programs.

We're looking for experienced ADR practitioners and qualified mediators (Q.Med or equivalent) who are passionate about mentoring, providing feedback, and helping develop the next generation of mediators.

🔹 Remote opportunities available across Canada
🔹 Flexible coaching opportunities
🔹 Work with students in practical skills development

Interested?
👉 Send your resume to [email protected].

Qualified applicants will be contacted with additional details about the role and onboarding process.

We welcome applications from ADR professionals across Canada.

Most of us are taught how to communicate, negotiate, lead, and collaborate. Yet very few of us are ever taught how to understand conflict itself.

And that's interesting, because conflict is everywhere.

It shows up at work, around boardroom tables, on project teams, between managers and employees, in customer interactions, at home, and even in our communities.

The challenge isn't that conflict exists; it's that many of us lack the tools and confidence to navigate it effectively.

That's why we're offering the course 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 this .

Whether you're a professional, manager, supervisor, tradesperson, service provider, parent, teen, or team member, these skills can strengthen your relationships and expand your professional toolkit.

👉 Learn more and register now: https://adralberta.com/events/understanding-conflict-oct-2026/

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I'd spent weeks preparing for the meeting.

I had the data. I had the recommendations. I knew the project inside and out.

Then the discussion started.

A few strong personalities dominated the conversation. I hesitated. I waited for the "right moment" to speak. By the time I finally shared my perspective, the group had already moved on.

Afterward, I found myself replaying the meeting in my head:
"Why didn't I say something sooner?"

Many of us have been there.

The challenge isn't that we don't have valuable ideas, needs, or perspectives. It's that expressing them confidently can feel uncomfortable, especially when emotions, conflict, power dynamics, or high stakes are involved.

That's why we are offering the online course 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 this fall.

Participants will leave with practical skills, increased confidence, and opportunities to practice approaches they can immediately apply in their daily lives, workplaces, and conflict situations.

Join us this hashtag September and discover how assertive communication can help you be heard without overpowering others!

👉 Register now: https://adralberta.com/events/assertive-expression-sept-2026/

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Today, on Red Shirt Day of Action for Accessibility and Inclusion, we join Canadians across the country in recognizing the importance of creating communities, workplaces, and systems where everyone can participate fully and equitably.

At the ADR Institute of Alberta, we believe that access to justice, dispute resolution, and professional opportunities should be inclusive and barrier-free. Accessibility is not only about compliance—it is about respect, dignity, and ensuring that every voice can be heard.

Together, we can help foster a more accessible and inclusive future for all Canadians.

⏰ Last call!

Only 1 spot left for our Restorative Justice and Peacemaking Circles
course starting June 3.

👉 Register before it's gone: https://adralberta.com/events/restorative-justice-and-peacemaking-circles-edmonton-jun-2026/

As a mediator, it often happens like this:
Two people walk into a room carrying the same conflict… but completely different stories.

One person is holding anger.
The other is holding hurt.

Both want to be heard.
Neither feels understood.

And somewhere in the middle sits a question we've come back to again and again:

👉 What does healing actually look like?

Not punishment.
Not blame.
Not “winning.”

Healing.

That’s why this upcoming training in Restorative Justice & Peacemaking Circles will help you experience practical tools that help people move from conflict to connection.

This training is ideal for:
✔️ Outreach workers
✔️ Community leaders
✔️ Mediators & facilitators
✔️ Educators
✔️ Anyone passionate about restorative practices and meaningful dialogue

👉 Learn more and register now: https://adralberta.com/events/restorative-justice-and-peacemaking-circles-edmonton-jun-2026/

Nobody intended harm. Nobody woke up wanting conflict.

But assumptions piled up, communication broke down, and eventually people stopped talking with each other and started talking about each other.

Most of us are never actually taught how conflict works.

We’re expected to “just know” how to handle difficult conversations, emotional reactions, competing needs, or uncomfortable dynamics. Yet when conflict shows up, many of us avoid it, freeze, escalate, or shut down entirely.

That’s why we're excited to share our online course 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 this .

Whether you’re a manager, parent, tradesperson, team member, supervisor, service professional, or board member navigating relationships — these skills matter everywhere.

This course is about giving people practical tools, new perspectives, and the confidence to approach difficult situations more effectively both professionally and personally.

If you’ve ever wished conversations could go better, tensions could de-escalate sooner, or disagreements could become more productive, this course is for you.

👉 Learn more and register now: https://adralberta.com/events/understanding-conflict-oct-2026/

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Conflict shows up in every workplace and what changes the outcome is how people are equipped to respond to it.

Over the years, we've seen teams shift dramatically when they’re given practical tools to communicate more clearly, manage tension earlier, and handle difficult conversations without escalation.

That’s exactly what we focus on at ADR Institute of Alberta.

We offer tailored conflict resolution training designed to meet teams where they are, whether you need something ready-to-deliver or fully customized.

If your team is navigating tension, change, or simply wants stronger communication skills, this is the kind of training that creates lasting impact not just a one-time workshop.

👉 Learn more: https://adralberta.com/training/build-skills-in-my-organization/

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Conflict is inevitable; effective communication is a skill.

Registration is now open for our August–September 2026 cohort for Communications in ADR.

This interactive online course explores:
🔹 The causes and effects of interpersonal conflict
🔹 Conflict dynamics and resolution styles
🔹 The cycle of conflict
🔹 Practical communication strategies used in ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution)

This course is ideal for professionals looking to strengthen their communication, conflict resolution, and mediation skills in a practical, supportive learning environment.

👉 Spots are limited, secure your spot now: https://adralberta.com/events/cmns-aug-sep-2026-am/

👉 Learn more about the course: https://adralberta.com/training/courses/cmns/

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