Certified Facilitative Mediators Association

BECOME A MEMBER

The Montana Certified Facilitative Mediators Association is an integral part of a statewide movement to promote the use of mediation for dispute resolution.

CFMA membership is not limited to mediators

Our members represent a wide range of occupations and perspectives, including but not limited to:

  • Human Resource Professionals
  • Financial Planners/Advisors
  • General Contractors
  • Jurists & Former Jurists
  • Therapists
  • Attorneys
  • Family and Divorce Professionals
  • Clergy
  • Real Estate Brokers and Developers
  • Full- & Part-time Mediators

This variety of expertise enhances the work of all involved and promotes an inclusive perspective on conflict resolution.

Membership TypeAnnual
Membership Dues
Certification
Application Fee
Voting
Member (Y/N)

Affiliate Member

Any individual or organization who supports mediation as a dispute
resolution tool and/or wishes to support training of qualified mediators but does not desire certification.

$100NoneN

Certified Practicing Mediator Member

Any individual who has successfully completed an approved
Basic Mediation course (40 hours), 10+ mediations and seeks CFMA certification.

$100$200Y

Certified Senior Practicing Mediator
Member

Any individual who meets the qualifications to be a Certified Practicing Member and has successfully completed at least 24 hours of approved advanced mediation courses and practice hours, including but not
limited to:

- Family Mediation
- Elder Care
- Workplace

$100$200Y

Student Member

Any eligible Mediator in Training (MIT) actively training with a certified mediator training partner.

$100IncludedN

Honorary Member

Any individual or other entity invited to membership by CFMA

$0$0N

Fine Print Disclaimer: CFMA is a private, non-profit organization that reserves the right to deny new or renewed applications for membership to any applicant or member at the discretion of the Board of Directors for such reasons, including, but not limited to: inappropriate advertising or social media presence, false representation, lack of understanding of the mediation process, lack of substantive knowledge or skills, ethics code violations, conduct falling below standards of the mediation profession including those standards of related professions in which the member practices or purports to practice as advertised on the CFMA website, inquiries, complaints or grievances received in writing about the member’s services from litigants, attorneys or members of the judiciary that may, or have, put the reputation of CFMA and its members at risk.