This one day workshop brings three diverse thought leaders to the challenges of the intersection of Family Law processes and Child and Family Mental Health concerns.
Events: Upcoming & Past
Advanced Issues in Parenting Coordination
Topics Case Law Update – Jesse Desilets Interviewing Children in the PC Process – Dr. Mary Korpach Tips for Writing Decisions – Lisa Hamilton, Q.C. and Morag MacLeod, Q.C. Highlights of the PC Agreement – Nikki L. Charlton Mental Health & Wellness Tips for PCs – Brook Greenberg, Q.C. Complex PC Issues Practitioner Q & […]
The Fundamentals of Conducting Child Custody Evaluations
A 24-hour online training program for professionals interested in child custody evaluations. March 15-17 and March 21-23, 2022 From the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. For more information https://www.afccnet.org/march2022training/
Parenting Coordination 5-day Training
The ADR Institute of Saskatchewan is excited to once again offer this virtual 5-day, 40-hour Parenting Coordination Training Course in November 2021. This training meets the Ministry of Justice’s new regulatory requirements, including for recognition on the Minister’s roster.
Non-Evaluative Child Interview Training
When: June 3 and 4, 2021 Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day Where: Via online platform: involves participant interaction; computer or other device with a camera and microphone will be required Leaders: The training program will be led by Bev Churchill and a team of multidisciplinary trainers from the HTC Board and Roster. […]
Family Law Arbitration
A 40-hour interactive course providing a comprehensive introduction to the arbitration of family law disputes in Canada
2021 Parenting Coordination Online Training
There are two options, a 24 hour course or a 40 hour version depending upon the requirements of your local jurisdiction and/or statutes. 24 and 40 hr versions meet the training requirements of the AFCC. Participants must attend all live meetings, review all recordings, and complete assignments in order to receive their certificate of completion.
Basics of family law for mental health professionals
For those interested in practicing as parenting coordinators, this 7-hour program will provide an introduction to the rule of law and the principles of fundamental justice for mental health professionals and individuals other than lawyers. It will discuss the primary family law concepts that relate to parenting coordination, including the best-interests factors and test, developing parenting plans, and legal remedies for the breach of orders and agreements.
Basics of psychology for family law lawyers
For those interested in practicing as parenting coordinators, this 7-hour program will provide a general overview of attachment theory, family systems theory, child developmental psychology, separation and the grieving process, and the short- and long-term impact of parental conflict on the wellbeing of children. It is intended for family law lawyers and individuals other than mental health professionals.
Parenting Coordination Online Training
Parenting Coordination is a child-centred dispute resolution process for families with children who are separated or divorced and continue to have unresolved conflict. Generally, it is a process that includes coaching, and education, consensus building and, when authorized, decision making. Families can enter parenting coordination by contract or court order, depending on the laws in their area.