IN THIS ISSUE

• A Message from IACP's President Selina Trigg
• Seminar: How to Build the Collaborative Brand to Get More Collaborative Cases 
• Webinar: Strategies for Addressing Addiction in Collaborative Cases
• Collaborative Club: Dealing with Team Members Who Haven't Made the Paradigm Shift
• Canadian Rocky Mountain Collaborative Conference 
• Membership News
  
• Global Partners News
• Around the Globe Events
• New Member Welcome
• Community Event Calendar

At the end of March, our Committee service year draws to a close. Thank you to our volunteers who have served on our task forces and committees this past year. I also want to acknowledge our many “hidden volunteers” – the family members, colleagues, and friends who support us in being of service to IACP, often making sacrifices themselves to allow us to do so. Without their quiet, background contributions of support, we could not do what we do. Thank you all.

The Board is in the process of confirming which groups we will need for the new Committee year so that we may best work towards our strategic vision and goals. Stay tuned for details of these committees, and please consider submitting your expressions of interest to serve when these are called for. Do not worry if you are located in a far-flung corner of the world, have not served on a committee before, or have little experience with Collaborative Practice – after all, OUR organization can benefit from all the skills of our people, and we welcome our early professionals and global members!

Register today for IACP's three part seminar designed for Collaborative Professionals who want to expand their reach, attract more cases, and enhance their online presence.

Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, participants will learn how to leverage the work being done by IACP, statewide Collaborative groups, and Practice Groups to increase case opportunities.

Dates: March 11, 18, and 25

Time: 11 AM – 1 PM PT (each session) Please check your local time here.

Instructors:  Camille Milner, Tim Crouch and Charles Crouch

Registration:  $300 for IACP members and $400 for non-members. (Members must login to receive the discounted rate.)

*** NOTE: After the seminar, each participant will have the opportunity to meet with the Crouch Group to review their digital Collaborative footprint and website. ***

Strategies for Addressing Addiction in Collaborative Cases 

Addiction can present unique challenges in collaborative cases, requiring sensitivity, informed strategies, and strong professional support. In this webinar, two experienced Collaborative Professionals will share their insights on how to prepare for and address addiction in cases.

Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Start Time: 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm GMT (check your local time here)

Length of Webinar: 60 mins, followed by 30 min In the Hall

Pricing: Free for IACP members/$50.00 for non-IACP members

Presented By: Hugh F. O'Donnell, III and Kellie McConahay

Dealing with Team Members Who Haven't Made the Paradigm Shift

For March, our session is titled “Dealing with Team Members Who Haven’t Made the Paradigm Shift." Explore how to handle challenging team dynamics that surface during the Collaborative process with Lana Stern PHD, Psychologist/MFT; Marta Alfonso, CPA; and Robert J. Merlin, Esq. Together, we'll examine wolf behaviors, why it is difficult for Collaborative Professionals to make the paradigm shift, and how to move forward. Preview the selected readings/recordings here.

Date: Monday, March 17, 2025

Start Time: 3pm PT/6pm ET/11pm GMT (check your local time here)

Length of Webinar: 60 mins

Pricing: IACP Members Only, free

Suggested Readings: "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing"  

Hosted By: Lana Stern, Marta Alfonso, and Robert Merlin

Call for Proposals is Live!

📇 Make sure you update your IACP profile! It’s a great opportunity to ensure your information is current and showcase your latest accomplishments. Keeping your profile up-to-date helps you stay connected and visible for your peers and potential clients!

Our Blog is back as a member benefit, and we want to hear from you! Submit your blog entries to share your insights and connect with our community. Let your voice shine—join us in creating content about Collaborative Practice!

💻 Zoom in!  Associazione Italiana Professionisti Collaborativi (AIADC) and IACP members Barbara Bassino and Silvia Cornaglia are hosting a virtual Interdisciplinary Introductory course on negotiation and Collaborative Practice in March. Check it out here. 

🧘 Learn in the Midwest! Collaborative Divorce Illinois is hosting The Integrated Professional a workshop in early March on how to cultivate self-awareness techniques to incorporate in your individual or team practice. Check it out here. 

2025 (Save the date and start making your travel plans): 

• March 27-28: Barcelona International Collaborative Congress: Pathways to Agreement: Transparency, Respect, Trust
• April 25-27: Mid-Atlantic Conference
  
• May 8-10: Branching Out: Expanding Collaborative 13th Annual Conference of the Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals
  Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa, Delray Beach, FL
  
• November 6-9: Canadian Collaborative Rocky Mountain Conference, Banff Springs Hotel 

Welcome to our new members who joined in December! Thank you for your commitment to growing Collaborative Practice globally!

Do you see someone listed below who is new to your local community? Click the link to their profile and say hello! 

Canada 
Saloumeh Madani

California, United States
Andrea Gardinier
Kristen Van Antwerp
Brian Whitley

Florida, United States
Kaitlyn Dvoran
Sandra Victor

Louisiana, United States
Ross Foote

Iowa, United States
Andrew Steffensmeier

Italy
Francesca Salvadorini

Know a Collaborative Professional who should join the IACP Community?

Send their contact information to our Membership Manager Dolores Puppione so we can follow up with them. 

Click HERE to learn about IACP membership benefits. 

What's on the Community Event Calendar?

• February 27 - March 5: Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training
• March 2 - 4: CLASP Annual Retreat 202THRIVE
• March 5: Celebrating Women in the Legal Community
• March 13 - 15: Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice Training
• March 19 - Onboarding Clients - It Takes a Community 
• March 31 - April 2: Remote Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce Training

To see everything on the calendar please click the link below!