Join Leyla Balakhane, Family Law Mediator, Educator, & Adviser, and Dr. Mona Shenassa Toubian, MBA, MA, LMFT, PhD, Psychologist, Lecturer, Writer, Life Coach, & Executive Trainer, as they explore the subtle yet significant factors contributing to marital dissolution. This session will go beyond the common causes of divorce to illuminate lesser-known predictors backed by research. Gain insights into complex dynamics such as communication styles, health and lifestyle differences, and the intergenerational impacts on relationships. This webinar is designed to enrich your practice and equip you with sophisticated tools to more effectively support couples.

Enhance your mediation skills and understanding of relationship dynamics by joining us.

About Leyla Balakhane

Leyla Balakhane is a distinguished Family Law Mediator known for her dedication to improving family relations and promoting understanding. Her extensive experience as a facilitator, educator, and trainer includes leading a 40-hour mediation training program that equips professionals with crucial skills in conflict resolution. As a Board member of the Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA) and chair of its membership, Leyla significantly influences the mediation field. Her contributions have earned her the SCMA President’s Award and recognition as a Certified Advanced Practitioner by the Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM). Leyla also serves on the Los Angeles County Bar Association Arbitration Panel and the APFM Board of Directors, where she works to advance global mediation practices.

In her roles, Leyla mentors mediators at the Edmund D. Edelman Children’s Court and leads SCMA’s Professional Development Group for Family Law Mediators, bringing renowned speakers and fostering professional growth. Her approach to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) combines expertise, empathy, and economic awareness, helping families navigate life’s challenges like divorce, guardianship, and more, offering empowerment and clarity.

About Dr. Mona Shenassa Toubian

Psychologist | Creator of Soul Work Evolution | Expert in Consciousness Expansion & Transformational Growth

Dr. Mona Shenassa Toubian is a leading psychologist, educator, and thought leader in personal transformation and relational dynamics. With an extensive background in clinical psychology and consciousness studies, she has dedicated her career to guiding individuals, couples, and organizations through profound shifts in self-awareness, communication, and emotional intelligence.

As the creator of Soul Work Evolution, a groundbreaking methodology for self-exploration and personal expansion, Dr. Toubian integrates psychology, neuroscience, and spiritual philosophy to help individuals navigate the complexities of human relationships. Her work empowers people to build intellectual, emotional, and spiritual infrastructures that foster resilience, self-actualization, and deep interpersonal connection.

Dr. Toubian has worked extensively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, from high-net-worth professionals and business leaders to military personnel and young adults seeking purpose. Her approach bridges academic research with real-world application, making her an in-demand speaker, consultant, and trainer in therapeutic and mediation settings.

Her expertise has been sought after in various fields, including:

• Conflict Resolution & Mediation – Helping couples, families, and professionals uncover subconscious patterns that lead to discord and breakdowns in relationships.

• Psychological Resilience & Healing – Supporting individuals in overcoming trauma, limiting beliefs, and relational wounds through deep self-inquiry.

• Identity & Individuality – Guiding individuals, including students at elite institutions, to embrace their uniqueness and cultivate emotional intelligence.

• Military & Crisis Intervention – Advising organizations, including initiatives for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), on psychological frameworks for mental health and relational stability.

Dr. Toubian’s work is widely recognized for its depth, clarity, and transformative impact. Whether working with couples on the brink of divorce or developing psychological programs for soldiers and their families, she is committed to helping people move beyond surface-level solutions to lasting personal and relational evolution.

Her upcoming book, Soul Work Evolution, will further illuminate her pioneering methodology, offering a roadmap for those seeking self-mastery and deeper connection in all areas of life.

Today, Dr. Toubian brings her expertise to the Southern California mediation community, unveiling lesser-known psychological factors that contribute to divorce. Her insights will offer mediators new perspectives and tools to help couples navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and foster healthier, more sustainable relationships.