Fresh Start Family & Divorce Mediation

06/01/2025

Celebrating our 10th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. We could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

Here's wishing you all a Fresh Start for the next 10 years!!!

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05/31/2025

03/26/2025

Thanks to everyone's support Bailey's Magical Feather - Part 1 of Fresh Starts series on How Families Communicate Through Divorce is now SIXTH on the list!!!

If you haven't yet, pick up your copy here https://a.co/d/guob9rK

03/26/2025

Exciting News!

Bailey’s Magical Feather: A Journey Through Feelings is now #32 on the bestseller list!

We created this book to help children navigate big emotions during the divorce like anger, joy, fear, and courage—one magical feather at a time. Seeing it resonate with so many families is truly heartwarming.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has supported this journey.

If you haven’t grabbed your copy yet, now’s the time!

Let’s keep helping kids understand and express their feelings—one page at a time!

Available here: https://www.amazon.ca/Baileys-Magical-Feather-Feelings-Communicate/dp/B0F243ZMYV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3G1ICVVJG2D7U&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Nbob2llXHXlQ3ed7XGrvxsC6Awh7qtBKRSFX81xZzik1W-GYGTw2Kd1q6KMXyKuNFjYBx7346-RQwm6q5cs1tsn6i_iprYYYjLxLVMKOK7B7cv3uD1u8CpvRpG1eIPS3Gj7U9hG8_4zE38UHCvF1mBSlcMt8FdohnTsvqeU6Lu6Pj9NH4Z_kzAMeI3lr3woYBjscAZWG8Cg6qBcEsK4G7AJZDOOCmLOvZh3321w7fK4X03EFGJ1BzbagaQB-FBxLcWocnZhlXUGxUKwwqdMR9MD3z3U7a9U_87mXvk8JqsP9acvMuLgb8NRlGO_0ZjtzTo436aSv21AFropDsZNzEQ.8rqURWR7L_ndCJFcvsqMc32z-s3shQBCUsl7rrJ6xl4&dib_tag=se&keywords=baileys+feather&qid=1742920839&sprefix=%2Caps%2C290&sr=8-1

03/21/2025

When going through a divorce, you shouldn't have to do it alone. As a certified divorce coach, I can help you with:
✅ Clarify Your Goals
✅ Improve Communication
✅ Make Confident Decisions
✅ Build a Co-Parenting Plan

If you're looking for clarity and guidance, reach out today.
🍊(403) 396-1089

02/19/2025

You’ve probably seen this already—where divorce cases don’t just stall because of paperwork. They stall because of conflict.

Clients dig in their heels. Conversations turn into battles. Negotiations go nowhere. You spend hours trying to move things forward, only to hit the same roadblocks.
Sound familiar?

The reality is, most divorce professionals aren’t given the right tools to manage conflict effectively—yet it’s the one thing that determines whether a case moves forward or drags on for months. That’s exactly why this month's topic at CDS Canada Connect could be helpful for you.

Join us this Thursday, February 20, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, where we’re tackling this issue head-on with expert insights and real-world strategies you can use immediately.

This Month’s Topic:
🔹 “From High Conflict to Agreement: Unlocking Effective Mediation Tools”
🎙️ Featuring Don Schapira, a leading mediator trained at Harvard, Cornell, and Northwestern.

What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to de-escalate high-conflict situations before they spiral
✅ Negotiation techniques that turn gridlock into progress
✅ How to keep stubborn, emotional clients engaged

🛑 CDS Canada Connect is exclusively for Canadian divorce professionals. We invite you to attend once as a guest, and future sessions will require becoming a Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS).

🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/enuNrqke

Tag a Canadian colleague who deals with high-conflict cases—you know they need this! ⬇️

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02/06/2025

Divorce can leave you with so many unanswered questions. With the right guidance, you can move forward with clarity, respect, and peace of mind.

Let's create a new path for your next chapter together! 🧡 Take the first step and book a complimentary call today.
(403) 396-1089

01/31/2025

Divorce isn't just about the emotional journey, it's a financial one too.

I am here to help you navigate the financial complexities, from diving assets to supporting your future.

Let's work together to build a foundation for your future.
🍊(403) 396-1089

01/07/2025

It is with great sadness, and the deepest and most sincere condolences to his family and friends that the team at Fresh Start Mediation say goodbye to Mike Havery who suddenly passed away just a few days ago.

Mike worked with Fresh Start clients professionally and offered outstanding knowledge, advice, and solutions to so many.

Above all Mike was a dear friend.

Your laughter, friendship, and advice will be forever missed.

May your memory forever be a blessing.

01/07/2025

No matter what life throws at you, you don't have to do it alone. I offer support with divorce mediation, coaching, financial division, and parenting plans.

Let's help you find clarity and a path forward! 🧡

01/07/2025

Exciting News for Family Justice in Alberta!

We're thrilled to share that the Alberta Law Foundation has made a historic $26.8-million gift to the University of Calgary to transform family justice. This generous donation will fund new research chairs and a Centre for Transformation, aiming to reduce trauma and build resilience for families and children involved in the family justice system1.

At Fresh Start Mediation, we're committed to supporting initiatives that prioritize long-term well-being and provide crucial supports for families navigating conflict. This groundbreaking shift towards a more collaborative and supportive family justice system aligns perfectly with our mission.

Let's work together to create a brighter future for families in Alberta!

01/07/2025

It can be challenging to understand what your children are experiencing when you're navigating a divorce. A parenting plan helps create structure and set clear priorities as you work together to move forward.

Do you have questions about parenting plans? Feel free to send me an email!
ann@freshstartmediation.ca