Collaborative Training Trio: Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training
January 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29, 2021
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training includes:
Days One & Two-Overview of the Collaborative Process, Conflict Theories, Strategies and Communication Styles
The Collaborative Approach
The Participation Agreement (PA)
The Collaborative Professionals: Family, Financial, Legal
The Role of the Law
Introduction to Evolution/Paradigm Shifting for each Professional
Conflict Theories and Models, Conflict Styles, Power Imbalance
Conflict Resolution Strategies: Principled Negotiations, Interest based Negotiations, Insight, Narrative, Transformative
Communication, Listening Skills, Questioning
Emotional Agility/Techniques managing strong emotions & high conflict
Days Three & Four-Guidelines & Choreography of Collaborative Files
Initial Consultations, Screening, Process Choice & Design, Case
Management, Interests, Engaging Other Spouse, Engaging Reluctant
Lawyer, Assembling the Team, Team Preparation, Client Preparation, Agenda Setting, First Meeting Considerations, Progress Notes, Financial Disclosure, Team Debriefs
Introduction of legal model and role of model – when & who
Further preparation & meetings, Option Generation & evaluation, Settlement & Drafting, Terminating Process, Final Team Debrief
Day Five-Get Your ‘Shift’ Together: Team, Neutrality & Building a Collaborative Practice
Settlement Advocacy, Ethics, Neutrality & Team, Self-Care, Interplay of
Neutrality & Advocacy, Impasse Strategies, Building a Collaborative Practice,
Further Training
Visit the Training Trio to learn more about each CP professional:
Liz Urban, Lawyer, www.urbanfamilylaw.ca
Michele James, Family Professional, www.michelejames.com
M. Gail Belchior, Financial Professional, www.fdsniagara.ca