Part 1 of our 2-Part Advanced Course: Screening in Mediation & Collaborative Divorce. This two-part course focuses on the importance of careful screening, both during initial intake and throughout the mediation and/or collaborative divorce process. Insufficient screening at the start of a divorce or family matter can cause problems, even impasse, in your mediation and collaborative cases. In Part 1 we will provide you with a thorough screening tool and guidelines for conducting your initial screening to thoroughly assess the clients’ readiness, commitment, and capacity.

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Part 2: Ongoing Screening to Prevent Impasse: Beige & Red Flags. Part 2 will address the necessity of ongoing screening to prevent impasse and breakdown of the process. We will provide you with our “Beige and Red Flags,” that will support and strengthen your attention to the integrity of the process, alerting you to potential pitfalls. This course will include presentation, discussion, materials and demonstrations for optimal screening.

Understanding the best practices and ethics involved in continuing or deciding to terminate those mediations and collaborations that no longer maintain the integrity of the defined process is essential. In Part 1, we will review the existing standards and we will recommend additional standards needed for situations where termination is the most ethical path to follow.

In Part 2, join us to learn the “Dos and Don’ts” of terminating or withdrawing from your mediation or collaborative divorce cases. Get guidance on how to transition your clients to a different process and how to bring in a new professional. We will cover conversations with clients, consulting counsel and collaborative professionals.