Virtual Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training presented by the NYACP Collaborative Trainers.
Prior Mediation Training required to participate*

Monday, May 9, 2022: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday, May 12, 2022: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday, May 13, 2022: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 5, 2022!

The Collaborative Divorce process continues to experience tremendous growth. Clients are increasingly calling our offices for information about a process that can assist them in their divorce without damaging everything that is most important to them. If you are interested in transforming how people resolve conflict, save these dates and join us virtually on May 9th, 12th and 13th.

Rather than resorting to an adversarial process to resolve disputes, Collaborative Divorce allows couples to work with a team of professionals, including their respective attorneys, a family specialist, and a financial neutral. This sixteen hour intensive training provides a sound foundation to collaborative divorce theory, practice, and skills development. Participants learn how to work within a multidisciplinary team to best assist clients as they restructure their family. This program is open to mental health and financial professionals as well as attorneys. 

Watch this introduction video about the collaborative process and the BCIT!

What’s in it for you?

• Work as a problem solver not a warrior
• Less accounts receivable
• Less acrimony
• Have the support of colleagues who are specialists to deal with finances, children and managing emotions
• Help families transition with respect
• Use your skills to maximize the benefit to the family
• Support efforts at prevention, rather than treating the fallout of an adversarial divorce
• It is more professionally and personally enjoyable to be able to help parties come to a settlement working in a creative, problem-solving space.

Questions for Discussion:

• What does settlement mean in the collaborative model? How is it different from other processes such as mediation or a court based model?
• How can the model be used to address entrenched positions during settlement negotiations?
• What can be done when a monkey wrench is thrown into the negotiations?
• How are financial options developed when there is an imbalance of knowledge?
• What options are available to address mismatched client expectations about dividing assets or parenting?
• How do financial and mental health professionals add value to the process?

Education Credits:

• NYS Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits will be provided. This program is suitable for newly admitted and experienced attorneys. Reduction in fee is available based on economic need. Reduction in fee is available based on economic need. If you have special needs, please contact:
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• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) credits will be provided.
  

   

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 Meet Our Trainers! 

Steven M. Kaplan, CPA/ABV

Steve is the founder and owner of S. Kaplan CPA, a practice focused on dispute resolution services.

He has over three decades’ experience in public practice and is also accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) in addition to holding an MBA in taxation, giving Steve the “seen it all” experience to help clients with their dispute resolution, settlement support, business valuation and forensic accounting needs.

Steve has lectured on a variety of tax, valuation, forensic accounting, collaborative practice and matrimonial dissolution topics for several organizations including the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA), the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals (NYACP), the Hudson Valley Collaborative Divorce and Dispute Resolution Association (HVCDDRA), the Family Divorce and Mediation Council (FDMC), the Collaborative Law Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania (CLASP), the New York State Bar, the Financial Planning Association and the Foundation for Accounting Education. In addition, Steve has shared his expertise by writing articles for the CPA Journal, the CPA Litigation Service Counselor and the National Litigation Consultants’ Review. He has appeared on the PBS program, “Dollar for Dollar,” and served as a tax editor and consultant for Thompson Publishing Co. and Harcourt Brace Professional Publishing.

Born in New York City and raised in Rockland County, Steve now calls Rye Brook home with Fern, his wife of over 20 years. They have two sons, recently graduated from college. When not assisting clients, Steve enjoys traveling to places where he can take in different cultures, history and cuisine, spending time with his family, and being involved in his local community. He is an avid fan of technology in the office and out and boasts an interesting assortment of gadgets, both useful and novelty alike. Steve and Fern are also dedicated to raising awareness and support for several organizations including the Foundation Fighting Blindness, the Ocular Genomics Institute at Mass Eye and the Ear Institute of Harvard Medical School.

Elana Katz, LCSW

Elana Katz, LCSW, is a senior faculty member at the Ackerman Institute for the Family where she teaches Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and directed the Family Mediation Program for more than 20 years. She has presented nationally and internationally, including annual meetings of the American Family Therapy Academy, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and the Psychotherapy Networker.

One of the first therapists in New York to become certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy, an approach that helps clients understand and change their patterns in key relationships, Ms. Katz is one of the first therapists in New York to become certified in EFT.

She has published a number of articles and has been quoted by the New York Times, the Associated Press, and other media outlets, including National Public Radio.

Ms. Katz currently serves as the Director for Strategic Planning on the board of the New York Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy, and she co-coordinates the Diversity Committee of the International Center for Excellence in EFT. Her private practice is in Manhattan.

Katherine Eisold Miller, Esq.

Katherine Eisold Miller is a mediator and Collaborative Lawyer with more than 30 years’ experience. Katherine’s career has been primarily focused on helping people found appropriate out of court resolutions and she has helped countless parties reach this goal. Katherine is well-known for her expertise in mediation and Collaborative Law and is often sought after for high conflict and complex financial matters in the family as well as other spheres.

She is the founder of The Miller Law Group, with offices in New York City and Westchester County. Katherine is also a director and trainer at the Center for Understanding in Conflict (understandinginconflict.org) where she has been teaching mediation and other conflict resolution skills for 15 years and she also teaches mediation at the Ackerman Institute. Katherine was a founding board member and a past president of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals.

Katherine has taught numerous mediation programs in New York and around the country and is recognized as a preeminent mediation trainer. Katherine has taught mediation skills to judges, attorneys, court personnel, mental health professionals in a variety of settings and her trainings through the Center for Understanding in Conflict are certified by New York State Courts to certify mediators for court-referred mediation programs.

Katherine hosts the radio show and podcast Divorce Dialogues on WVOX radio and iTunes. Katherine is co-Author of the #1 Amazon bestseller A Cup of Coffee with 10 of the Top Divorce Attorneys in the United States and author of the New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce. Katherine is also AV rated by Martindale Hubbell and has been named a Super Lawyer since 2013.

Register for the 2022 BCIT Here!

What to do after you are trained in Collaborative Divorce?  Join the NYACP of course!

Once you have completed the mediation and BCIT, you are qualified to join the NYACP and enjoy all the member benefits including: 

• Mentorship Program pairs new NYACP members with experienced collaborative professionals who may provide case or practice guidance, mentoring and advice. NYACP Mentorship Program
• Web site profile for increasing on-line visibility among prospective clients and referral sources
• Member-only web site link to access resources on training and practice materials, including protocols, forms and checklists
• Nationally recognized training and education programs to increase your competence in Collaborative Practice
• Annual professional symposium to educate prospective referral sources and other professionals on Collaborative Practice
• Ongoing networking events with like-minded professionals to introduce you to Collaborative Practice colleagues and prospective referral sources
• Regional community building opportunities to strengthen your relationship with Collaborative Practice professionals in your area
• Newsletter to learn about NYACP events, trainings, and member updates. NYACP Winter 2022 Newsletter
• Resources and training on how to promote your Collaborative Practice to assist you in attracting more Collaborative Practice clients.  These resources include over 50 reference documents in our Member Library.
• Member-Only Video Library of training videos provided by our professional members and training presenters. The NYACP Video Library is a list of videos that offer, quality, professional development programs to collaborative professionals produced by our members and training professionals for you to view at your convenience.
• NYACP Videosocials package through NYACP offers the opportunity to create and post video blogs of your expertise. Videosocials.net will create a special video marketing package for you; all you need is Zoom. Try it out for free before signing up for the package, then add four more videos for unlimited re-posting for $150. 

Why you should join:

The refinement of skills as well as the development of vibrant, trusting and respectful professional relations are a cornerstone of the value of membership in NYACP.

• Connect to the local Collaborative community and like-minded professionals
• Engage in professional development activities
• Deepen understanding of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Practice skills, evaluate complex case scenarios, brainstorm approaches, and learn from others in multidisciplinary peer support groups
• Gain proficiency in NYACP practice protocols in order to deliver a consistent and quality experience for clients
• Ensure best practices in Collaborative conflict resolution
• Develop rewarding personal relationships
• Join in helping people in conflict find resolution through decency, respect, and understanding