PARENTING COORDINATION TRAINING
(Also known as Parenting Faciliation Training in Texas)
The Cooperative Parenting Institute
Leaders in the Field of Parenting Coordination
The Cooperative Parenting Institute (CPI) is an internationally recognized leader providing high quality parenting coordination training programs. Since 1997, the CPI has dominated the field of parenting coordination by creating the only comprehensive step-by-step PC training model. The Institute offers 20-24-26 hour parenting coordination/facilitation training opportunities each year. A 12-hour advanced training is available for the experienced parenting coordinator. The training programs meet the requirements established by state statutes. In addition, the presenters are available for custom designed training in your local area. Susan Boyan, LMFT and Ann Marie Termini, LPC are recognized leaders and innovative international trainers. As skilled parenting coordinators, since 1991 and 1993 respectively, Ann Marie and Susan have facilitated many complex and highly conflictual divorce cases. They have drawn on their extensive experience, research and interactive approach to prepare professionals for the challenging role of parenting coordinator. For more information on the presenters and to register visit www.cooperativeparenting.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Endorsements
II. PC Training Dates and Locations for 2012
III. Training Fees
IV. CEU information
V. Three Day Learning Objectives
VI. Three Day Training Outline
VII. Advanced Training 2 Day
I. CPI TRAINING ENDORSEMENTS FROM PARTICIPANTS
Atlanta 2011
"This training was excellant! The detailed pressentation mad the experience of parenting coordination come to life!"
Kristi SoRelle, LCSW Waco, Texas
"The training was very helpful and I particularly enjoyed all the practical application of skills in this workshop."
Rosemary Snodgrass, LPC Florence Alabama
Atlanta 2010
"The presenter was sensational with an awesome sense of humor and gave great practical examples that brought the content to life! I really appreciated the opportunities to discuss clinical and ethical issues! Over a long three days Susan held my attention, taught me a great deal, and entertained me! This was a great experience in every single way!"
Miriam Drummonds, PhD.- Alabama
"The presenter was very knowledgeable, talented and inspired! She has contributed an invaluable service to lessen the pain of divorce for adults and to increase the emotional health of children through successful co-parenting."
Mary Dean MFT- Georgia
"The training was dynamic and extremely informative; excellent use of real world examples to illustrate the key content. Susan presents well with an entertaining style that brings the concepts to life. I learned so much and would definately recommend this training to anyone interested in becoming a parenting coordinator!"
Tracy Masiello, PhD. North Carolina
2012 PC TRAINING DATES
Sponsored by The Cooperative Parenting Institute
THREE DAY BASIC TRAINING
April 19-21, 2012: Pittsburgh, PA | Trainer: Ann Marie Termini
May 14-16, 2012: Israel/ Trainer: Susan Boyan
June 14-16, 2012: Atlanta, GA/Trainer: Susan Boyan
August 16-18, 2012: Chicago IL/Trainer: Susan Boyan
September 20-22, 2012: King of Prussia, PA | Trainer: Ann Marie Termini
November 8-10, 2012: Atlanta, GA/Trainer: Susan Boyan
TBA: Texas | Trainer: Ann Marie Termini
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Trainer Information:
Susan Boyan 404-315-7474 X1
Ann Marie Termini 570-586-5669
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Pittsburgh Training Location
Doubletree Hotel Pittsburgh Airport
8402 University Boulevard | Moon Township, PA 15108 | 412-329-1400
Sleeping Room Rate = $129.00 (room block released March 28, 2012)
Reservations: 412-329-1400
Trainer: Ann Marie Termini | Contact: 570-586-5669 | coparent@yahoo.com
Atlanta Training Location
Doubletree Hotel
2061 North Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA 30329
Contact Person Holly Richard or Shavonne Carter at 404-321-4174
Special $84 sleeping Rate
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King of Prussia Training Location
301 West DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Reservations: 1-800-TRY-VFPA
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Israel Training Location
TBA
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Chicago Training Location
TBA
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2 DAY ADVANCED PARENTING COORDINATION TRAINING
May 4 & 5, 2012: King of Prussia, PA
Dolce Hotels & Resorts
301 West DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Reservations: 1-800-TRY-VFPA
Sleeping Room Rate = $109.00
Specifically request the rate for the Parenting Coordination Training
Trainer: Ann Marie Termini
III. TRAINING FEES & REGISTRATION
Basic 3 Day Parenting Coordination Training
20 hour
$450 Full Fee
$425 Early Bird (3-weeks prior to training date)
24 Hours
$475 Full Fee
$450.00 Early Bird (3-weeks prior to training date)
In the event you cancel three weeks prior to the training date, you will received a full refund less a $35
administrative fee. If you cancel less than three weeks prior to the training date, there will be no refund made. You may, at any point, attend another session or designate a substitute to attend a training session being offered by the SAME trainer. Credit must be used within twelve months or will be voided. In the event the CPI cancels a trainings for an emergency or too few participants, the CPI will refund registration fees in full, but cannot be held responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses. In this case, a full refund will be awarded.
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Texas Training: Parenting Coordination/Facilitation 24-hours including:
Family dynamics, child development as it relates to time-sharing arrangments, family law as it relates to legal terminology and the process of divorce used in different models of service
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North Carolina: 24 hours. Meets the state requirment (G.S. 50-97)
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Lousianna (26 hours) Available at the Texas Training. Fee $500
IV: CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
•NASW •NBCC
•Pennsylvania: SW, PC, MFT, PA Bar, PA State Board of Psychology
•Georgia: MFT and GA Bar
•Texas: LPC, MFT
Advanced Training Continuing Education- NASW
V. THREE DAY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Participants will:
- Recognize the unique role of a Parenting Coordinator and how it differs from other related roles
- Learn how to structure and implement a parenting coordination program
- Understand and function within the legal system
- Learn strategies to promote effective co-parenting
- Incorporate techniques designed to minimize stress and loyalty binds for children
- Utilize the essential skills required to manage the Axis II parent
- Identify age appropriate schedules and develop comprehensive parenting plans
Three Day Training Includes:
- A complimentary copy of Cooperative Parenting & Divorce: A Parent Guide to Effective Co-Parenting, a 200 pg. (8.5"×11") book by the presenters.
- Parenting Coordination Materials on Disk for duplication.
- Lecture, role play, large and small group activities.
- Certification in the Cooperative Parenting Model of Parenting Coordination.
- 20, 24 and 26 hours of CEUs based on instructional time and approved programs
VI. THREE DAY TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1 (8:15am – 5:00pm) - (Texas Training | 8:00am - 5:30pm):
- The Impact of High Conflict on the Family System
- The Child’s Perspective on Divorce
- Coping Styles of Children
- The Impact of High Conflict on Children
- Parenting Coordination
- History & National Growth
- Role & Responsibilities
- Appointment & the Legal Document
- Distinctions between a Parenting Coordinator & Other Related Roles
- Impact of Step Parents & S.O.s
- Protocol for Different Types of Sessions
- Collaborating with the Legal Profession
- Parental Alienation & Visitation Refusal
- Setting Up & Marketing Your PC Program
Day 2 (8:30am – 5:00pm) - (Texas Training | 8:30am - 5:30 pm):
- Custody vs. Cooperation
- Attachment & the Young Child
- Developmental Risk Factors & Time Sharing Plans
- Strategies & Educational Interventions
- Communication Skills for Conflicted Parents
- Containing & Managing Angry Parents
- Non-Compliance & Resistance
- Writing Comprehensive Parenting Plans
- Different Degrees of Success
Day 3 (8:30am – 4:00pm) - (Texas Training | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm):
- Personality Disorders and Other Challenges
- Domestic Violence, Addictions & Other Special Circumstances
- Interventions
- Ethical Considerations
- PC Standards & Protocol
- Surviving and Thriving as a Parenting Coordinator
Texas and North Caroalina Training: 2 Hours of Out of Class Assignments
ADVANCED PARENTING COORDINATION TRAINING
Requirements:
Minimum of a 2-day PC training and experience with providing parenting coordination services.
Two Day Advanced Training Fee:
$350.00 Full Rate
$325.00 Early Bird (3-weeks prior to training date)
Continuing Education Credits Applied For
Advanced Learning Objectives:
Participants will:
- Develop a deeper understanding of the dynamics and influences that lead to intractable conflict between coparents.
- Be introduced to a new conceptual framework for characterizing high conflict parents.
- Recognize how the goals of the PC may clash with underlying parental goals and its connection to impasse.
- Identify how "belief perseverance" and other internal factors results in impasse issues.
- Learn advanced techniques for dealing with the diffcilut clients, personality disorders, resistance and noncompliance.
- Develop stratgies for managing resistance from other professionals.
- Identify the unique contribution of alienation allegations and what can be done to assist these families.
- Be exposed to the reality of PC biases and other advanced ethical issues.
Advanced Training Outline:
I. Impasse Issues Encountered by the Parenting Coordinator
A. Review of Janet Johnston’s Sources of Divorce Impasse
1. Intrapsychic
2. Interactional
3. External-Social
B. Parenting Coordinator Impasse Model
1. Internal Influence
a. PC personality
b. PC support system
c. Counter-transference
d. PC professional biases
2. Interactional Influence
a. The Clashing of Parental Goals
-Identifying PC Goals Versus Unspoken Parent Goals
-Managing Misguided Goals
-To win
-To payback
-To connect
-To control
b. The Powerful Influence of “Belief Perservence”
-Definition
-How it creates impasse
-Techniques for challenging negative beliefs
-Negative Beliefs as Outcome Predictor
3. Ecosytemic Influences
a. From the Court
b. From family attorneys
c. From therapists
d. From significant others
II. Techniques for Dealing with Professional Impasse Issues
III. A New Conceptual Understanding and Interventions for the High Conflict Parent
A. Categories 1-5: High Conflict Parents
1. The Immature Parent
2. The Impulsive Parent
3. The Over-Anxious Parent
4. The Unresolved Parent
5. Polarized Parents
B. Category 6: The Seriously Impaired Parent
IV. Advanced Management Techniques and Strategies
A. Introducing the 5-Cs of High Conflict Management
1. Containment Techniques
2. Connecting Techniques
3. Content versus Communication Techniques
4. Challenging Beliefs
5. Consequences and Limits
B. Other Techniques and Interventions
V. The Unique Impasse of Alienation Allegations
A. Discriminating Between Parental Alienation
1. Versus visitation refusal
2. Versus estrangement
B. Alienation and Attachment
C. Reunification Issues
VI. Advanced Parenting Coordination Ethics
A. Recognizing Professional Biases
1. Regarding gender
2. Regarding parenting plans
3. Regarding same sex parents and second parent adoptions
B. Understanding the Difference Between
1. General Responsibility
2. Implied Authority
3. Temporary Authority
4. Arbitration
C. Other Ethical Dilemmas
Doubletree Hotel Pittsburgh Airport
8402 University Boulevard | Moon Township, PA 15108 | 412-329-1400
Sleeping Room Rate = $129.00 (room block released March 28, 2012)
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