Parents with continuing disputes and litigation about their children following divorce present a difficult problem for courts, lawyers and mental health professionals, and increase their children’s risk of adjustment problems. For parenting coordinators, Special Masters, mediators, custody evaluators, lawyers, divorce counselors, therapists and other professionals who work with high-conflict families. Participants in this two-day workshop […]
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Parenting Coordination: Helping High Conflict Parents Resolve Disputes
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Executive Director, Jennifer Sardina 1-831-582-5400 or by e-mail at jennifer@montereycountybar.org
Listening to Children’s Voices in Separation and Divorce Processes: A Semi-Structured Interview Model
Research has indicated the importance to children and adolescents of having their voices and views heard in all separation, divorce, and post-divorce processes. Understanding children’s views provides the practitioner with a more integrated view of the child in the family and can lead to more informed recommendations, decisions, and work with parents. This workshop summarizes […]
Family Law Arbitration
This 40-hour workshop is designed to satisfy the educational requirements of the Family Law Act for those wishing to practice as Family Arbitrators or Parenting Coordinators. Registration Form & Course Flyer
Parenting After Separation: Addressing Controversies in a Shifting Landscape
This is a full day with Dr. Joan B. Kelly which will be of interest to professionals working with divorced and separated parents including family lawyers, therapists, psychologists, mediators and parenting coordinators. In the morning, Dr. Kelly will be discussing the controversies surrounding “Parenting Plans for Very Young Children” focusing on research on early infant attachment which she […]
Civil Procedure for Parenting Coordinators
The course is geared towards non‐lawyer parenting coordinators (current and prospective) who are required by the Family Law Act Regulations to be “eligible” for membership in the Mediate BC Family Roster. Download PDF
What they didn’t teach you in Law School about Parenting Time!
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Pitfalls, Process and Prescriptions: Advanced Strategies for Managing Parenting Coordination Cases
A two-day advanced training program for parenting coordinators, custody evaluators, mediators, lawyers, judges and other professionals who work with high-conflict parents. Eligible for 12 hours of continuing education. Training Brochure (PDF) Online Registration
The Essentials of Parenting Coordination: Helping High Conflict Parents Resolve Post-Separation Disputes
A two-day core training program for parenting coordinators, mediators, custody evaluators, lawyers and other professionals who work with high-conflict families. Eligible for 12 hours of continuing education. Training Brochure (PDF) Online Registration
Dealing with High Conflict Personalities
This one day workshop will help professionals gain insight and confidence which will assist them in managing high conflict behaviour in any situation.