Collaborative Evaluation with Mediation (CEM)
3 day training for Custody and Parenting Time Disputes
NEXT TRAINING:
Wed-Fri, MAY 30, MAY 31 & JUNE 1, 2012
Register by MAY 15, 2012
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. The CEM model features a comprehensive evaluation, including:
- extensive client self-reports
- separate in-office interviews with each parent
- home visits at each parent home with children and partners present
- child interviews
- collateral contacts
- standardized evaluations and tests (optional but encouraged)
The outcome is a written Evaluation report usable in court, based on Oregon custody law, which includes a detailed Parenting Plan based on the SFLAC form. Clients review this with their attorneys.
This is followed by a 1-2 hour mediated settlement meeting, where parents with their attorneys may ask the evaluator important questions. The Evaluator leaves, and the parents mediate their final changes to the evaluator's recommendations for submission to the court.
This process 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 of practitioners on our website.
See this website, in the EVALUATION section, for more information about our CEM model.
Usual background for Evaluators: OFI suggests that evaluators meet the current SFLAC guidelines for evaluators - the 2010 version is currently available online. It recommends evaluators have 1) a Master's Degree or Ph.D in a behavioral science, with extensive knowledge of children and families, 2) specific training in evaluation, and 3) licensure in good standing, 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 Mediators, available online at the OJD website under "rules" section.
See the 2010 SFLAC Guidelines for Evaluators, Parent Coordinators, and Parenting Time Supervisors, available online.
Cost: $600 for 3 days
CEU: 19.5 hours
Limit: 12 attendees (minimum of 5 paid registrations by registration date to hold training)
Location: Washington County Public Services Building, 155 N. First Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97123 - first floor Room 125.
Parking: free parking, or ride the MAX to the Hawthorn Farm stop
Registration: $50 registration fee and completed application sent by registration date
Participants receive training material in CD format, are encouraged to bring their laptops, and should purchase and read recommended books and other materials.
For further information, to get an email flyer and an application form,
please contact Alison Taylor, Executive Director, at OFI@nfine.net
Updated 1/6/2012
DOMESTIC RELATIONS MEDIATION (DRM)for Custody & Parenting Disputes
Five-day training in two parts -
Meets Oregon minimum qualifications for court-connected family mediators
NEXT TRAINING:
PART 1: Wed - Fri, MAY 16, 17, & 18, 2012
and
PART 2: Thur - Fri, JUNE 14 & 15, 2012
Register by MAY 1, 2012
Instructor(s): Alison Taylor, and Cory Mathews This comprehensive course is designed to meet the current minimum qualifications requirements for specialized training in divorce mediation for family mediators in court-connected Family Court services, or to serve on panels in jurisdictions providing mediation. Other professionals, such as Parent Coordinators, are also encouraged to take this training.
Prerequisites:
*Master's Degree in human services, (or Bachelor's Degree and 7 yrs experience)
*Prior training in Basic/Civil mediation training - 36+ hours
See the current CJO minimum qualifications for court-connected domestic relations mediators, available online in the Rules section of the OJD website.
Cost: $975 for 5 days
CEU: 40 hours
Limit: 12 attendees (minimum of 5 paid registrations by registration date to hold training)
Location: Washington County Public Services Building, 155 N. First Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97123 - first floor Room 125.
Parking: free parking, or ride the MAX to the end of the line (Mark Hatfield stop)
Registration: $50 registration fee and completed application sent by registration date
Participants receive training material in CD format, are encouraged to bring their laptops, and should purchase and read recommended books and other materials.
For further information, to get an email flyer and an application,
please contact Alison Taylor, Executive Director, at OFI@nfine.net.
Updated 1/6/2012PARENT COORDINATION (PC)
LAST HELD: April 06, April 08, June 09, June 10, June 11.
NEXT TRAINING:
TENTATIVE DATE: Thur & Fri, JUNE 21-22, 2012
Register by JUNE 15, 2012
Presentors:
Zvi Strassberg, Ph.D and Alison Taylor, M.A., LPC
Courts can order professional PC's 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
- decision-making
PC's provide recommendations and make determinations that parents must follow for the best interests of the children, within the scope outlined by the court order or voluntary agreement of the parties. 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.
This course covers the theory and practice of this emerging service, including the practical aspects of being a professional in this role. We review the 2010 SFLAC Guidelines, the state statutes, and the ethics and standards promoted by the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) as well as other professional groups. We cover typical issues in PC, and how to set up a practice.
Prerequisites:
Master's Degree or Ph.D in human services, or law degree, licensure in good standing, and extensive experience with divorce, children and adults. Domestic relations mediation training encouraged.
For more information about qualifications of PC's, see the 2010 SFLAC Guidelines, now available online, and the Multnomah County SLR 8.137 definitions.
Cost: $400 for 2 days
CEU: 13 hours
Limit: 12 attendees (minimum of 5 paid registrations by registration date to hold training)
Location: Washington County Public Services Building, 155 N. First Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97123 - first floor Room 125.
Parking: free parking, or ride the MAX to the end of the line (Mark Hatfield stop)
Registration: $50 registration fee and completed application sent by registration date
Participants receive training material in CD format, are encouraged to bring their laptops, and should purchase and read recommended books and other materials.
For further information, to get an email flyer and an application form,
please contact Alison Taylor, Executive Director, at OFI@nfine.net
Updated 1/6/2012
PEER REVIEW & SUPPORT GROUP
For Evaluators and PC's trained by OFI
Open to those who have received OFI training and are using our model.We are encouraging all the practitioners who have been trained by OFI to attend these monthly 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. 2012 Schedule:
2nd Monday of each month, 10 am to noonJAN 9, FEB 13, MAR 12, APR 9, MAY 14, JUN 11,
JUL 9, AUG 13, SEP 10, OCT 8, NOV 12, DEC 10
PC's and Evaluators meet together to discuss cases and issues
Skype Videoconferencing available for long-distance participation
We must have 5 participants to hold the meeting
If attending, notify Executive Director by Wednesday of the week before Location:
4660 NE Belknap Ct., Hillsboro, OR 97124, Executech Suites, Ste.101, first floor conference rm
