In-Person

The Nuts And Bolts Of The Collaborative Divorce Process and Where Mental Health Professionals Fit In

Presented by Tammy Berman, LMHC , Tami Augen Rhodes, JD
1.5 CE Hours General Introductory
The Nuts And Bolts Of The Collaborative Divorce Process and Where Mental Health Professionals Fit In

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Date & Time

Location

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Explain the fundamental components of collaborative law process.

  • Identify at least three benefits of using collaborative law for a couple or family facing divorce versus alternative legal approaches to divorce.

  • Describe at least three main functions of a facilitator.

  • Identify at least three ways the collaborative law process can address the emotional needs of a family

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this workshop is to help mental health professionals better understand and therefore educate families and couples contemplating or entering a divorce process on the benefits of the Collaborative Law .

Description

In this workshop, attendees will learn about the collaborative law process including what the requirements are for a legitimate process, what the process looks like, how it utilizes mental health practitioners to help mitigate the negative effects of divorce and provide necessary supports to transition families into two homes, and how this process compares to the other process options available.

Target Audience

  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker
  • Substance Use Disorder Professionals

Presenters

Tammy Berman, LMHC
Tammy Berman, LMHC, NBCC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a National Board Certified Counselor, an Accredited Collaborative Professional Facilitator, a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, and a Qualified Parenting Coordinator. She is the current President of the Collaborative Family Law Professionals of South Florida. She is a member of the South Palm Beach County Collaborative Law Group, the North Palm Beach Academy of Collaborative Professionals, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and the Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals (FACP) and serves on the FACP Access to Collaborative  committee. Tammy has also been a co-presenter of a monthly divorce workshop since 2015 called, Second Saturday Broward. She is highly invested in promoting and supporting the growth and access of the Collaborative Process to the professional and public community. Tammy is the owner of a group practice called My Counseling Connections and offers a variety of mental health services including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), couples, family and individual counseling of adults and teens. Additionally, her practice offers all the components of an adherent DBT Model, including DBT skills groups for teens, parents and adults.
Tami Augen Rhodes, JD

Tami Augen Rhodes has dedicated herself to excellence in the practice of law and in service to her community. She is a graduate of Stetson University College of Law and The University of Florida. Ms. Augen Rhodes is the former president of the Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court, the Founder and President of The Palm Beach Academy of Collaborative Professionals, a Florida State Certified Family Law Mediator, and trained Parenting Coordinator. She has the skills and experience to navigate complex divorce and family law matters at the negotiating table and, when necessary, to provide zealous advocacy in the courtroom. Her focus, tenacity, and dedication are second to none. In her free time, Tami can be found at the barn riding horses and mucking stalls; practicing yoga; curled up with a good book; and seeking new experiences during her travels.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Family First Adolescent Services
  • South Florida Clinical Collective