Jersey Shore Collaborative Law Group

Sadly, marriages of parents with special needs children have a higher incidence of divorce. Members of the Jersey Shore Collaborative Law Group, sponsored by GCU’ s criminal justice program, has developed this conference to assist parents and educators in minimizing the stress placed on the children in their care. Midge Cannin-Schuck ’ 85, a licensed professional counselor in the mental health field, will open the conference with an overview of collaborative divorce and its benefits.

Topics & Presenters:

• Children and Special Needs Children - Presented by Midge Cannin-Schuck, ’85, Licensed Professional Counselor
• Mediation vs. Litigation - Presented by Paula Sawyer, Esq.
• 2-3-4 Financial Concept - Presented by Francesca Anello, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst

Presenters will discuss loss of family; stepfamilies; emotional effects on children; complications with children who are classified as, for example, ADD or ADHD; key financial issues (distribution of property and finances); and understanding the difference between collaborative divorce, mediation, and litigation. Attendees will receive 2 GCU continuing education units. Please visit www.georgian.edu/divorceconference for a complete curriculum.

NEW JERSEY COUNCIL OF COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE GROUPS INTRODUCES THE STATE ANNUAL DINNER FEATURING:
CATHY HEENAN, Ed.D.
Tuesday March 8, 2011
1:30-5:30 pm Training
5:30-8:00 pm Dinner and Networking
Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, Iselin, New Jersey

Dr. Heenan is a popular national and international collaborative trainer and a Board member of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council. She is the co-author of “Collaborative Practice ‘In Action,” an exciting DVD series of videos demonstrating a team approach to real and difficult problems.

We are bringing this highly acclaimed IACP pre-forum workshop to New Jersey. You will learn practical skills on how to develop and deepen connections to Collaborative colleagues with an emphasis on building and maintaining trust. Included is Dr. Heenan’s innovative problem-solving model. Her presentation will include some team building exercises, handouts, and videos. It will emphasize learning to work as a team, valuing the resources of other professionals, and sharing the responsibilities for the clients.

“I hope that everyone will come to the March 8 conference, sponsored by the NJ Council of Collaborative Practice Groups.  I attended Cathy’s all-day workshop on the topic of team and skill building.  The huge room was packed, with people turned away; all those who attended were well-informed and energized by the content and presentation.  Cathy’s workshop, on March 8, will be a condensed version with the addition of her innovative problem-solving technique.” Sharon Klempner, LCSW: North Jersey Collaborative Law Group.

CLE CREDITS (4) PENDING
NJ PSYCHOLOGICAL (4) CREDITS APPROVED

DINNER AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR NEW JERSEY COLLABORATIVE PRACTIONERS

NEW JERSEY COUNCIL OF COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE GROUPS INTRODUCES THE STATE ANNUAL DINNER FEATURING:

CATHY HEENAN, Ed.D
Tuesday March 8, 2011
1:30-5:30 pm Training
5:30-8:00 pm Dinner and Networking
Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, Iselin, New Jersey

Dr. Heenan is a popular national and international collaborative trainer and a Board member of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council. She is the co- author of “Collaborative Practice ‘In Action,” an exciting DVD series of videos demonstrating a team approach to real and difficult problems.

We are bringing this highly acclaimed IACP pre-forum workshop to New Jersey. You will learn practical skills on how to develop and deepen connections to Collaborative colleagues with an emphasis on building and maintaining trust. Included is Dr. Heenan’s innovative problem- solving model. Her presentation will include some team building exercises, handouts, and videos. It will emphasize learning to work as a team, valuing the resources of other professionals, and sharing the responsibilities for the clients.

author: Kristen Gutto