Starting in January 2012, we will be offering a unique opportunity for everyone pursuing a vocation in elder mediation: a one-of-a-kind Internship Program for those who successfully complete our Elder Mediation Training Program.

We’re pleased to welcome Summer Nudel to Marathon Mediation as our new Internship Program Director. She will be heading up this Internship Program – and we think she’s the perfect person for the task!

A registered social worker and an Accredited Family Mediator, Summer Nudel (MSW, RSW, Acc. Fm OAFM) is also the founder and CEO of Mediation for Families. She has worked with families undergoing difficult transitions, in Los Angeles as well as Southern Ontario.

Summer’s interest in aging families began six years ago. As the director of an adult daycare centre and a facilitator for caregivers’ support groups, she noted that families were usually struggling with many issues: downsizing, succession planning, divorce, remarriage, childrearing challenges and other stressors — all at the same time!

Summer believes strongly that Elder Mediation can help families come together during these overwhelming times.

Summer has supervised bachelor’s and master’s level social work students, as well as a team of social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists and personal support workers.

She has also taught seminars on coping after a difficult transition (including job-loss) for Toronto Community Employment Services.

Besides her impeccable educational and professional qualifications, Summer is a warm, generous individual who never hesitates to go “above and beyond” in everything she does.

We’re proud to welcome her to our team.

If you take part in our EMTP Internship Program, you’ll have the chance to meet Summer and avail yourself of her experience and expertise!