ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY AND CONCILIATION COURTS In collaboration with Loyola University Chicago School of Law Civitas ChildLaw Center Parenting Coordination: Practice Foundations A two-day training program for parenting coordinators, mediators, custody evaluators, lawyers, judges, therapists, parent educators, and other professionals who work with high conflict families Matthew J Sullivan, PhD March 6-7, 2017 The Model Standards and Beyond: Custody Evaluations and Risk Management A two-day training program primarily for evaluators, with legal professionals welcomed, will include an overview of the evaluation process with emphasis on the Model Standards and Risk Management David A Martindale, PhD, ABPP March 8-9, 2017 Loyola University Chicago Philip H Corboy Law Center Chicago, Illinois AFCC is an interdisciplinary and international association of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through the resolution of family conflict Parenting Coordination: Practice Foundations A two-day training program for parenting coordinators, mediators, custody evaluators, lawyers, judges, therapists, parent educators, and other professionals who work with high conflict families Co-parents in chronic high conflict as they share custody of their children, pose particular difficulties for the courts, the professionals who are involved with them, as well as developmental risk to their children This nutsand-bolts training will provide a basic understanding of the parenting coordination (PC) role, and structures and procedures to work effectively with these cases Structuring functional engagement between co-parents as they implement their parenting plans, coordinating professional interventions, providing dispute resolution, and practice management strategies are some of the topics that will be covered Videotape demonstrations will be presented to highlight key aspects to the PC role Participants in this two-day training program will learn to: Identify the characteristics of PC clients that make them challenging Describe how PC clients’ involvement in legal adversarial court processes necessitates re-training in functional co-parenting Set up the case for success: from referrals to service agreements and appointment order to intake Use communication channels and the parenting plan/custody order to manage conflict between co-parents Set and enforce rules, including court orders and PC procedures Discuss PC functions in a conscious manner: case management, education, settlement, and decision-making Gain competence in management strategies for when the PC process gets derailed Analyze PC practice risk and strategies to manage and minimize professional risk About the Presenter Matthew J Sullivan, PhD is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Palo Alto, California, specializing in forensic and clinical work in the Family Courts His full-time private practice focuses almost exclusively on work with co-parents He serves in a variety of court-related roles, including mediator, co-parent counselor, parenting coordinator, and consultant He has written numerous articles and book chapters, presented and conducted trainings at national and international venues on topics such as high-conflict divorce, parenting coordination, child alienation, and mental health consultation in family law cases He serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) He served on the AFCC Task Force on Parenting Coordination, that developed the first guidelines for PC practice and was co-chair of the AFCC task force that developed the first Guidelines for Court-Involved Therapy He is the founder of Overcoming Barriers, Inc a non-profit organization created to develop innovative programs to address children’s resistance/refusal to have contact with a parent He was awarded the 2012 Joseph Drown award by the California chapter of the AFCC for outstanding services to children Visit his website at www.californiaparentingcoordinator.com for more information Matthew J Sullivan, PhD Agenda Monday, March 6, 2017, 8:30am-4:00pm The spectrum of co-parenting work and the dynamics that contribute to intractable conflict between co-parents in shared custody situations A conceptual model for working with high conflict co-parents; disengaged, parallel co-parenting The nuts and bolts of structuring PC work The essential ingredients in a PC appointment order: fees and procedures Creating functional communication between co-parents The use of cyberspace in PC work Using parenting plans as a structural disengagement tool Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 8:30am-4:00pm The arbitration role: resolving co-parenting disputes with child-focused decision making The coordination role: between parents and among supporting professionals PC therapist teamwork in high conflict cases; court-involved therapy When the process gets derailed: handling non-compliance— case example Involving children in the PC process PC professional practice risks and protection; ten takeaway tips Questions, summary, and evaluations The Model Standards and Beyond: Custody Evaluations and Risk Management A two-day training program primarily for evaluators, legal professionals welcomed, will include an overview of the evaluation process with emphasis on the Model Standards and Risk Management This training program will be useful to new and experienced evaluators, attorneys, and judges The evaluation process, from pre-evaluation contacts through testimony, will be covered Emphasis will be placed on the AFCC Model Standards of Practice for Child Custody Evaluation and on standards and guidelines promulgated by mental health professions Dr Martindale will discuss risk management, as accomplished through the use of procedures designed to minimize litigant animosity and effectively meet the needs of the family, the court, and the attorneys Participants in this two-day training program will learn to: List the precautions to be taken during pre-evaluation contacts with attorneys and litigants Prepare an agreement that outlines the evaluator’s policies, procedures, and fees Select reliable and valid assessment instruments List the ways in which forensic interviews differ from clinical interviews List the factors to be considered in selecting collaterals sources and interviewing collateral sources Identify the ways in which cognitive biases affect data collection, data integration, and the formulation of evaluators’ opinions Identify the essential elements of a custody evaluation report List the key elements of effective expert testimony Identify specific practices that, if followed, are likely to reduce the risk of complaints against evaluators About the Presenter David A Martindale, PhD, ABPP, board certified in forensic psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, was the Reporter for the AFCC Model Standards of Practice for Child Custody Evaluation, and served on the AFCC Child Custody Consulting Task Force His practice is limited to forensic psychological consulting In that capacity, he has offered his services to psychologists and attorneys in 32 states He has also conducted file reviews for state regulatory boards and has consulted for plaintiffs and defendants in malpractice actions related to custody evaluations Agenda Wednesday, March 8, 2017, 8:30am-4:00pm Overview of the evaluative process, objectives, and general principles Pre-evaluation procedures and the development of a Statement of Understanding Use of reliable techniques in interviewing and structured assessment Maximizing the usefulness of collateral sources Thursday, March 9, 2017, 8:30am-4:00pm Organizing the data and preparing a draft of your report Report writing, with emphasis on different report styles and formats Offering testimony—general principles Analysis of effective and ineffective testimony, using trial transcripts David A Martindale, PhD, ABPP General Information Parenting Coordination: Practice Foundations March 6–7, 2017, 8:30am–4:00pm The Model Standards and Beyond: Custody Evaluations and Risk Management March 8–9, 2017, 8:30am–4:00pm Location: Loyola University Chicago, Philip H Corboy Law Center, Room 1103, 25 East Pearson Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611 Registration: Registration includes program materials, training certification of attendance, and refreshments Lunch is on your own Register early—class size is limited Continuing Education Credits: Each training program is eligible for 12 hours of continuing education for psychologists AFCC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists AFCC maintains responsibility for the program and its content Continuing education units for social workers licensed in Illinois are pending approval More information will be included with registration confirmations Each training program is pending approval by the Illinois MCLE Board for 12 CLE credits Any fees due for Illinois MCLE will be the responsibility of the individual applicant A certificate of attendance will be provided to all attendees Lodging: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Marriott Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/ Magnificent Mile Hotel, 201 East Walton Place, Chicago, in the name of AFCC-Loyola University Chicago For reservations at the special rate of $145 per night, call 800-331-3131 On February 10, 2017, any unreserved rooms in the block will be released and the special rate will no longer be guaranteed A second room block has been reserved at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Downtown, 40 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, in the name of AFCC-Loyola For reservations at the special rate of $134 per night, call 800-225-5466 On February 6, 2017, any unreserved rooms in the block will be released and the special rate will no longer be guaranteed Both hotels are located about one half mile from the University Rooms frequently sell out before the room block is released so please make your reservation early! Cancellation Policy: Transfer of registration to another person may be made once, at any time without a fee All requests for refunds must be made in writing Written notice of cancellation received by fax or postmarked by February 20, 2017, will be issued a full refund minus a $75 administrative fee No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after February 20, 2017 AFCC reserves the right to cancel any training or substitute any presenter should circumstances arise beyond our control More Information: For program and registration inquiries, contact AFCC at 608-664-3750 or afcc@afccnet.org For information about lodging and onsite logistics, contact Emily Forestieri, Civitas ChildLaw Center at Loyola University Chicago, 312-915-6481 or eforestieri@luc.edu For the latest information on AFCC trainings and conferences, visit www.afccnet.org Registration First Name (Dr./Mr./Ms./Judge) M.I Last Name Degree Title/Profession Organization _ Street Address _ City State/Province _ Postal Code _ Country _ Phone Email _ AFCC NonMember member New Membership Special Join AFCC,* Save $10 on your first year of membership and register at member rates! For first-time members only $150 Parenting Coordination: Practice Foundations March 6-7, 2017 $325 $395 The Model Standards and Beyond March 8-9, 2017 $325 $395 BOTH trainings (discounted rate) $595 $750 Total $ _ $ _ Payment method: Registrations must be paid in full prior to attendance Check or money order enclosed (US currency only please) Please charge my credit card MasterCard Visa American Express Discover Credit card transactions will be process in US dollars; exchange rate on day of transaction will apply Card Number Exp Date / Security Code Cardholder’s Signature You may register online at www.afccnet.org or return completed form and payment to: AFCC 6525 Grand Teton Plaza Madison, WI 53719 Phone: 608-664-3750 Fax: 608-664-3751 afcc@afccnet.org ... reserved at the Marriott Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/ Magnificent Mile Hotel, 201 East Walton Place, Chicago, in the name of AFCC- Loyola University Chicago For reservations at the special... February 20, 2017, will be issued a full refund minus a $75 administrative fee No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after February 20, 2017 AFCC reserves the right to cancel any training. .. inquiries, contact AFCC at 608-664-3750 or afcc@ afccnet.org For information about lodging and onsite logistics, contact Emily Forestieri, Civitas ChildLaw Center at Loyola University Chicago, 312-915-6481