This 3-day training is preparation for attorneys, mental health professionals, and financial experts to participate in Collaborative Law, which is a team approach to divorce.
November 13-15, 2024
MA Collaborative Law Council
This workshop is intended for social workers as an introduction to the field of mediation. As a mediator originally trained as a social worker I can attest to the need for the field to have more mediators with mental health backgrounds. The goal of the workshop is to raise awareness about the benefits of mediation, orient them to some of the fundamental principles of mediation, and inspire social workers to seek further mediation training.
June 24, 2024 – 9-11 AM
To Register: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/sites/continuing-ed/programs/workshops/Social-Work-Workshops.html
Continuing Education at Boston College
Parenting peace is paramount for healthy child development. Child-centered mediation is an optimal process for parents to restructure and redefine their higher conflict relationship to a more collaborative and peaceful coparenting affiliation. Unlike litigation, mediation fosters collaboration and reduces toxic stress for the children, which, research proves, leads to far healthier outcomes for children. This workshop will describe the unique ways a child-centered facilitative interest-based mediation process helps parents create child-centered parenting plans and practice effective coparenting communication. The workshop will include lecture, case studies, group engagement, concrete tools, and discussion.
June 5-8, 2024 (times TBD)
To Register: https://www.afccnet.org/Conferences-Training/AFCC-Conferences/ctl/View/ConferenceID/413/mid/3646
Association for Family and Conciliation Courts National Conference
Mediation Programs in the Juvenile Court
Harassment Prevention mediation is a type of mediation that occurs in Harassment Prevention Order cases in the Juvenile Court. I will be on a training panel and my role will be to train mediators on the neurobiology of the adolescent brain, how it impacts the issues that lead to Harassment Orders, and how to structure a mediation that will be successful with adolescents, particularly those with histories of trauma.
April 8, 2024
Divorce is complicated. Well-intended but misinformed guidance about divorce can cause harm. Learn about divorce in MA, process options, child-centered divorce, tips for effective negotiation, and divorce myths and misconceptions.
April 25-26, 2024 (specific time TBD)
To Register: https://www.naswma.org/page/symposium2024
National Association of Social Workers Massachusetts’ Symposium
Conflict abounds and social workers are ideally suited to help! This is an introduction to mediation, including conflict theory, core principles and mediator strategies, and practice examples of how mediation can help families, communities, schools, and more.
April 25-26, 2024 (specific time TBD)
To Register: https://www.naswma.org/page/symposium2024
National Association of Social Workers Massachusetts’ Symposium
Separation and divorce can be the most stressful process one can go through, second only to the loss of a loved one. Led by a licensed social worker and family and divorce mediator, this session will describe the divorce process in Massachusetts, with a particular emphasis on collaborative options such as mediation and collaborative law. Topics include parenting plans, property division, spousal support, and child support, as well as best practices for supporting children and yourself through the divorce process. Open to individuals and couples.
November 8, 2023, 6:30-8:30 PM
Arlington Adult Education
Navigating the role of Individual Communications in Mediation
July 20, 2023
To Register: www.mwi.org
MWI Mediator Roundtable Presentation
June 14, 2023
Boston College Graduate School of Social Work Continuing Education
May 17, 2023
Arlington Community Education
April 28, 2023
National Association of Social Works MA Symposium
April 27, 2023
National Association of Social Works MA Symposium
March 29, 2023
Town of Franklin SEPAC
May 16-18, 2022
By: MWI
Program Description: This comprehensive divorce mediation training is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to become effective divorce mediators through demonstrations, presentations, written materials, and role-plays.
April 28-29, 2022
Workshops:
March 22, 2022
Boston College Continuing Education — B.C. School of Social Work
June 1, 2021
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October 3, 2019
How Child-Centered Divorce Mediation can Lead to Better Child Outcomes
May 7, 2019
Program Description: Learn about the finer points of the divorce process — from law and finance, to wellness and coping strategies — so you understand the impact of divorce both now and in your future. We will give you the tools necessary to evolve into a knowledgeable, dynamic decision-maker who’s able to make informed choices… and not emotionally-driven, costly decisions.
I spoke on mediation as well as strategies for coping with the emotional challenges of divorce.
April 4, 2019
Orlando, FL
Rethinking Challenging Kids:
Challenging behavior has traditionally been thought of as willful and goal-oriented which has led to approaches focusing on motivating better behavior using rewards and punishments. At Think:Kids we have some very different ideas about why kids with behavior challenges struggle. Research demonstrates that for most of these kids, their challenges result from a lack of skill, not will; skills such as problem solving, frustration tolerance and flexibility. In this workshop, you will learn about Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) – an evidence-based approach which decreases challenging behavior while simultaneously helping students build the critical thinking skills they will need to succeed.
If you would like a free half-hour consultation, view availability and schedule online.
If you have any questions about our mediation services please send us a message.