Our Story
It often starts with something small. A text about the children. A disagreement about routines. A conversation that should have taken five minutes turns into silence, frustration, or another painful argument. For parents who are thinking about separation, or already living through it, communication can become one of the hardest parts of all.
Children may not always understand the details, but they often feel the change. They notice the tension in the room, the disruption in daily life, and the stress that follows difficult conversations. Parents want to protect them, but when communication has broken down, even ordinary decisions about care, schedules, and parenting can feel overwhelming.
Avour Conflict Education was created for families in these moments. It was built on the belief that conflict does not have to keep causing harm, and that with the right support, families can move through difficult seasons with more clarity, dignity, and care. Through a warm, respectful, and trauma-informed approach, Favour helps parents work through conflict, focus on the best interests of children, and begin creating a healthier path forward.
Our Values
Transparency
Clear and honest communication builds trust by helping families understand the process, the options available to them, and what to expect at each stage.
Respect
Our team treats every person with dignity and creates space for each voice to be heard, even during difficult conversations.
Empathy
Each family is approached with compassion, care, and understanding, recognizing that conflict can be deeply personal.
Commitment
We are dedicated to supporting families with consistency, compassion, and professionalism as they work toward healthier outcomes.
Favour Joseph
Family Mediator/ Relationship Coach
As a child-focused family mediator, I support parents and families navigating separation, co-parenting, and family transitions with compassion, clarity, and care. My approach prioritizes the best interests of the child while helping families make informed decisions and move forward respectfully.
I hold an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Child & Youth Studies and Women’s Studies (now Gender and Social Justice) from Trent University and completed post-graduate training in Conflict Resolution and Mediation at Durham College. I am currently pursuing a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Curriculum, and Policy at the University of Ottawa.
I am a Full Member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario and Canada and an Associate Member of the Ontario Association for Family Mediation (OAFM). My professional experience includes domestic violence support, safety planning, family conflict resolution, psychoeducation on domestic violence, and facilitating conflict resolution groups. I also deliver domestic violence training, conflict resolution workshops, and related programs for community organizations.