OFI Training of Practitioners in New Programs

UPDATED 12/18/09

TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS - 2010
SEE DESCRIPTIONS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EACH TRAINING

CEM: COLLABORATIVE EVALUATION AND MEDIATION
WED-FRI, MARCH 10-12

DRM: DOMESTIC RELATIONS MEDIATION FOR CUSTODY & PARENTING
PART 1: WED-FRI APRIL 7-9, AND
PART 2: THUR- FRI MAY 6-7

PTS: PARENTING TIME SUPERVISION TRAINING - NEW!!!
THUR & FRI APRIL 22-23

FFM: FAMILY FINANCIAL MEDIATION - NEW!!!
PART 1: WED-FRI MAY 19-21
PART 2: THUR-FRI JUNE 3-4

PC: PARENT COORDINATION TRAINING
THUR-FRI JUNE 10-11

PEER REVIEW & SUPPORT GROUP - QUARTERLY

Updated 12/18/09

Collaborative
Evaluation and Mediation (CEM)
for Custody and Parenting Time Disputes
19.5 hours

Last held: March 11-13, 2009

NEXT TRAINING: Wed- Fri, March 10-12, 2010

Instructor(s): Mark Harwood and Alison Taylor

This 3-day workshop will explore the current national and statewide models and standards, the recent research and literature, and outline the OFI sponsored model for service delivery. This model features a comprehensive evaluation, including home visits, child interview, and a written report with a parenting plan, based on Oregon custody law. The evaluation is followed by a mediated settlement meeting, where parents and their attorneys get to ask the evaluator important questions, and then mediate their own agreements. It leads to increased rates of settlement, avoiding trial and the associated acrimony and costs for clients.

Several Oregon jurisdictions have adopted this process, creating panels of evaluators. Others trained in this model function as private practitioners, receiving referrals through a listing on our website.

Participants receive a training manual and are encouraged to purchase and read recommended books about evaluation.

See this website, in the EVALUATION section, for specific information about our CEM model.

Usual background for Evaluators: OFI suggests that evaluators meet the current SFLAC guidelines for evaluators (2004 version is currently under review and likely to be revised), which can be found on the OJD website. Evaluators usually have a Master's Degree or Ph.D in a behavioral science, and licensure is recommended, with extensive knowledge of children and families. Prior evaluation and court testimony experience is helpful.

Usual background for Mediators: OFI suggests that mediators in this component of CEM should meet the current Oregon minimum qualifications for Domestic Relations Custody and Parenting Mediator.

Cost: $450 for 3 days

CEU: NASW approved past training for 19.5 hours - we will be applying for this session

Limit: 10 attendees (minimum of 5 to hold training)

Location: Washington County Public Services Building, 155 N. First Ave., Hillsboro, OR
Room 105 and 125

Parking: free parking available nearby

Registration: $50 registration fee and completed application BY MARCH 1

For further information, to get an email flyer and an application form,

please contact Alison Taylor, Executive Director, at OFI@nfine.net

Updated 12/18/09

Domestic Relations Mediation Training (DRM)
for Court-Connected Divorce, Custody & Parenting Disputes
5 DAYS - 40 HRS.

Last Held: May 6-8 and June 4-5, 2009

NEXT TRAINING:
PART 1:   WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY
                 April 7-9, 2010
PART 2: THURSDAY & FRIDAY,
                 May 6-7

Instructor(s): Alison Taylor, M.A., LPC, and other local family mediators

This comprehensive course is designed to meet the current minimum qualifications requirements for specialized training in divorce mediation for practitioners who wish to function as family mediators in Family Court services, or serve on panels in jurisdictions providing mediation in the public sector.

Prerequisites:
Master's Degree in human services, (or Bachelor's Degree and 7 years experience)
Proof of 36+ hours Basic/Civil mediation training
See the current CJO minimum qualifications for court-connected domestic relations mediators, available online in the Rules section of the OJD website.

Cost: $ 850 for 5 days

Location: Washington County Public Services Building, 155 N. First Ave., Hillsboro, OR
Room 105 and 125

CE: NASW approval will be requested for contact hours

Limit: 15 attendees (minimum of 5 registrations to hold training)

Registration: $50 registration fee and completed application BY APRIL 1

For further information, to get an email flyer and an application,

please contact Alison Taylor, Executive Director, at OFI@nfine.net.

Updated 12/18/09

NEW!!!!
PARENTING TIME SUPERVISION (PTS)
TWO DAYS, 13 HOURS Credit

NEXT TRAINING:

THUR & FRI, APRIL 22-23, 2010

Instructor(s): Leah Baer and Alison Taylor

This training is for personnel providing supervised visitation for parents and children when there are concerns about the child's or other parent's safety due to domestic violence, abuse and neglect, when there are mental health concerns, or when a parent is entering or re-entering the life of the child. Training is based on national standards and newly revised Oregon state guidelines. It will cover ethics, forms, how to set up a program, and special issues for those offering therapeutic supervision.

PREREQUISITES:
Undergraduate degree, Master's in Human Services preferred, plus experience with families and children.

Cost: $350 for 2 days

Location: Washington County Public Services Building, 155 N. First Ave., Hillsboro, OR
Room 105 and 125

CE: NASW approval will be requested for contact hours

Limit: 15 attendees (minimum of 5 registrations to hold training)

Registration: $50 registration fee and completed application BY APRIL 15

For further information, to get an email flyer and an application,

please contact Alison Taylor, Executive Director, at OFI@nfine.net.

Updated 12/18/09

NEW!!!
FAMILY FINANCIAL MEDIATION (FFM)
FIVE DAYS, 40 hours credit

NEXT TRAINING:

PART 1: WED - FRI, MAY 19 - 21
PART 2: THUR - FRI, JUNE 3 - 4

Instructor(s): Meg Goldberg and Alison Taylor

This training meets the state guidelines for court-connected domestic relations mediators who are providing financial mediation during divorce, including child support, spousal support, division of marital property and debts.

Prerequisites:
Master's Degree in human services, (or Bachelor's Degree and 7 years experience)
Proof of 36+ hours Basic/Civil mediation training, and 40 hour Domestic Relations Custody and Parenting Mediation training.
See the current CJO minimum qualifications for court-connected domestic relations mediators, available online in the Rules section of the OJD website.

For further information, to get an email flyer and an application,

please contact Alison Taylor, Executive Director, at OFI@nfine.net.

Updated 12/18/09

PARENT COORDINATION TRAINING (PC)
2 DAYS - 13 hours

LAST HELD: April 06, April 08, June 09

NEXT OFFERED:
THURS-FRI, JUNE 10-11, 2010

Instructors:
Zvi Strassberg, Ph.D and Alison Taylor, M.A., LPC

This course covers the theory and practice of this emerging service, which is used for high conflict families to manage on-going disputes without returning to court. Practitioners use a combination of roles, including assessment, education, coordination and case management, conflict resolution and provide recommendations and make decisions for the best interests of children, within the scope outlined by the court order or voluntary agreement of the parties. We cover the practical aspects of this role, as well as cover the ethics and standards promoted by the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) as well as other professional groups. PC's must be ordered to the case, and may be independent professionals, or may be part of a panel or court-connected service delivery system.

Prerequisites:
Master's Degree or Ph.D in human services, and licensure suggested
Extensive experience with divorce, children and adults -
For more information and exceptions, see the current State Family Law Advisory Committee (SFLAC) Guidelines (2004, now in revision), and the Multnomah County SLR 8.137 definitions

Cost: $350 for 2 days

CEU: NASW approved past training for 13 hours CE - we will apply for this session

Limit: 10 attendees (minimum of 5 to hold training)

Location: Washington County Public Services Building, 155 N. First Ave., Hillsboro, OR
Rooms 125 and 105

Parking: free parking available nearby

Registration: $50 registration fee and completed application BY JUNE 1

For further information, to get an email flyer and an application form,

please contact Alison Taylor, Executive Director, at OFI@nfine.net

Updated 12/18/09

PEER REVIEW & SUPPORT GROUP
For OFI-trained Evaluators and PC's

2010 Dates:
MONDAY, March 1, 2010
MONDAY, June 14, 2010
MONDAY, September 13, 2010
MONDAY, December 6

PC's from 9 to noon, Evaluators 1-4 PM

LOCATION: TBA, in Portland

NOTE: YOU MUST SIGN UP BY EMAILING ALISON TAYLOR
AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO DATE!

We will be encouraging all the practitioners who have been trained by OFI to attend these quarterly meetings where we can discuss PC and evaluation cases confidentially, get updates and information, and learn from each other. It will provide our listed practitioners with an opportunity to discuss issues and specific cases in a relaxed format and atmosphere. Practitioners will be asked to provide a sample case to present and review.

The Morning Session will focus on Parent Coordination cases, and the Afternoon Session will focus on CEM collaborative evaluation - mediation cases.

Cost: Free if we can get a free room, $25 each person if OFI must rent space

CE: OFI will issue a Certificate of Attendance with the hours listed

Limit: Only open to those who have received OFI training and are using our models