Divorce Transformation: Everything A Therapist Needs To Know About Divorce

Description: Divorce is a significant transition of adult life. However, since most people only divorce once, they enter into the confusing divorce process with no experience, wearing blinders, and on an emotional roller coaster. This may be the time wo/men need a therapist most. But, many therapists don't have the knowledge necessary to help their clients identify the patterns and themes that are common in every divorce. Mental health professionals can best help their clients deal with the trauma and transition of divorce when they are aware of the wide range of divorce-related decisions a client needs to make and why a particular choice might be the best fit. Therapists attending this course will be better able to help their clients clarify their divorce strategies and expectations. This course covers (1) The Phases/Stages/Aspects of Marriage and Divorce, (2) The Role of the Therapist during Divorce, (3) The Psychological/Emotional/Social Divorce, (4) The Basics of the Legal/Financial Divorce, including the 4 paths to divorce (DIY, Mediation, Collaborative, and Atty-Driven) and (5) Helping Clients Move Forward Post-divorce.

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1130594

This event is sponsored by FMHCA, an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider. FMHCA NBCC Provider# 2058. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  FMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW – FMHCA CE Broker #: 50-748

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand and compare the phases of the legal divorce vs the social psychological divorce
2. Understand how you can help guide your client before, during, and post divorce
3. Understand the four paths your client may take towards their legal divorce
4. Understand additional roles that therapists may play during the divorce process such as Mediator, Coach, Parenting Coordinator, and GAL
   

About the Presenter:

Elinor has spent the last 30 years studying the psycho-social, financial, and legal aspects of divorce.  She has mediated thousands of divorces in the public (the courts) and private sectors.    As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediation Trainer Elinor has trained over 13,000 people, nationally and internationally in mediation.  In addition to her mediation credentials, she is licensed in Florida as both a Mental Health Counselor and a Marriage and Family Therapist. Her background also includes time spent in small business and a wide range of experiences from within the family, civil, criminal, and juvenile courts.    Elinor holds a PhD in Psychology, with a specialization in Conflict Management.  Her work as a mediator is geared towards helping her clients navigate their  transitions so they can get move forward as painlessly as possible.