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Collaborative Connection

Winter 2020 | Volume 31 | Issue 2

We are pleased to bring you another issue of the Collaborative Connection, the electronic newsletter of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.

-IACP Team

HIGHLIGHTS...

• A Message From the IACP's Board President, Francesca King

• IACP Board Call for Expressions of Interest 

• March & April Webinars

• Training Opportunities

• IACP Blog & Call for Blog Post Submissions

• Tip of the Month

• Forum 2020 Workshop & PFI RFPs

• Forum 2020 Host Committee Invitation

The door is open!

This is not only the title of IACP's next Forum in Toronto, this is both the wish and the focus we are now sharing at IACP.

The door is open to new board members: expressions of interest for board service are due by March 16, and we truly hope to welcome fresh faces and new perspectives. Working for the IACP board – which means working alongside some of the most competent and dedicated collaborative professionals – has been for me a privilege and an honor and I hope many of you will consider joining the board this year and help us shape the agenda for the future!

The door is open to new ideas and reflections on the role of Collaborative Practice within the world of ADR. As we widen IACP's mission (to transform the way families resolve conflict by building a global community of Collaborative Practice and consensual dispute resolution professionals), we want to ensure that the concept of Collaborative Practice is not lost or diluted and at the same time we want to host and foster a reflection on the synergies and the role Collaborative Practice can play with other ADR methods - mediation above all. 

For this reason, I do encourage the submission of workshop and PFI proposals on this topic for our next Forum (submissions are due March 16), with the wish of making the Forum THE place where this discussion and reflection can happen. And, I do encourage the submission of articles that deepen this reflection for the Collaborative Review.

With our Editor Nancy Cameron (to whom the articles can be sent to nancy@nancy-cameron.com), we would like to dedicate the Fall issue of the Review to deepen this reflection, with different views and perspectives, from different parts of the world. Please be ready to send your articles by July 31 if you want to be considered for publication on this particular issue.

Finally, the door is open to global contamination. While this might sound somehow weird, as I am writing from a city (Milan, Italy) where schools, theaters, pubs and any kind of gathering have been closed in the attempt to contain the diffusion of the coronavirus, what I mean has nothing to do with illness and germs. 

The door is open to influences from different countries and communities with an understanding that if something works in a different area, it might be worth considering in our jurisdiction or region. Collaborative Practice is a global movement and a global thought. The only way to encourage its development worldwide is to be open - mind and soul. 

Let's not forget this, even in these scary days!

 

Sincerely,

Francesca King, IACP's Board President
 
IACP Board Call for Expressions of Interest

As an international organization, we rely on the expertise of our board members to keep us moving forward. 

We are proud to have an active and hardworking board, and especially encourage applications from people of color, LGBTI people, those with disabilities, financial professionals, mental health professionals, and those from outside North America.

Interested in joining our board of distinguished Collaborative professionals?

We'd love to have you. 

Expressions of interest are due by March 16.
SUBMIT YOUR NAME
 
 

March 19 - Dr. David Campt Joins us LIVE

Next month, Dr. Campt, national inclusion and diversity expert, author, and 2019 IACP Forum keynote speaker will join us live for

"Exploring the Superpowers of Anti-racism Allies: Practical Guidance for Leveraging the Power of Vulnerability."

Together, we'll explore best practice communication strategies that can increase persuasiveness on sensitive issues, as well as explore our experiences of bias and storytelling about bias, and more.

We're excited to have Dr. Campt join us again for another insightful and thought-provoking discussion about a topic important to our organization and members. 

Click HERE to register now for the webinar on March 19, 2020, at 1:00p PST (13:00). 

Attendance at the February 20th webinar is encouraged, but not a requirement. 

April 29 - Stu Webb & Ron Ousky Virtual Town Hall

Next month, we'll host a virtual town hall with Collaborative Practice pioneers, Stu Webb and Ron Ousky.

Stu and Ron have graciously offered their time to give historical insight, reaction to the growing momentum around Collaborative Practice, provide tips, and answer questions as a fundraiser for the 2020 Forum Scholarship Fund.

Attendees are invited to ask questions via camera, phone, or chat box during the town hall. 

Save 90 minutes on your calendar on April 29, 2020, at 1:00p PST (13:00) and be on the lookout for an invite in your mailbox. 
 
Bring The IACP Introductory Training Faculty To You!

Did you know that IACP’s world-class training faculty can partner with your group to bring an IACP Introductory Interdisciplinary training to your region?

These two-day trainings are offered at a price that is set to be affordable to growing Collaborative communities. We now have training teams in Europe, Australia, South America, and North America.

Whether your community needs its first Collaborative Practice Training or would benefit from a refresher training in which both experienced and new members can participate together, we encourage you to contact us. 
LEARN MORE

As always, you can check out the IACP Community Event Calendar to see what events and trainings are happing near you! 
 
A Part of Me is Confused: Internal Family Systems and Negotiations

Be sure to check out the new blog post written by IACP Board Member, Brian Galbraith. 

I looked at her with a stunned look on my face when my client said, “Yes” to the offer her husband had proposed. Just moments before, she said, “No way in hell.” What had changed?

Click HERE to read the blog post.

IACP Members are enouraged to submit blog posts. View the guidelines at the top of the blog page HERE. (login required)
 

Many practice groups struggle with how to support newly trained Collaborative Professionals in becoming involved in Collaborative cases.

Developing practice group norms that encourage new members to be invited to be free notetakers in a case allows the newly trained professional to experience the process, participate in professional team debriefs, and build trust with the other professionals.

The insight from the “fresh eyes” of a newly trained observer can be invaluable to professional teams, and the experience of being involved as the notetaker can build confidence in the newly trained professional. This can increase practice group member involvement and satisfaction.

Submitted by IACP Board Member, Lori Gephart.

Do you have questions about practice group management or tips for other groups?
Write to our Practice Group Development Committee at lgephart@nhpa.com.
 

Forum Request for Proposals!

In anticipation of an exceptional Forum in Toronto, the Forum Planning Committee is accepting workshop and PFI (Pre-Forum Institute) proposals earlier than in years past. 

Proposals of interest to coaches and financial professionals are in high demand. 

This year’s Forum theme is "The Door is Open."

We will be addressing that theme from many perspectives. How can we bring more people into Collaborative Practice? How can we learn from other methods for resolving disputes and supporting families? How can we spread the word about alternatives to litigation? How is Collaborative Practice evolving to meet the needs of a diverse and changing world?

Keep in mind that Forum attendees have varying degrees of Collaborative Practice experience, serve in communities from around the world, and learn in various ways. 

Proposals will be due by March 16, 2020.

Click HERE to submit workshop proposals.

Click HERE to submit PFI proposals. 
 
Want to maximize your CEU/CLE credits at October's Forum in Toronto?
 

The CEU/CLE Subcommittee is working hard to obtain continuing education credits for as many professions and jurisdictions as possible at the 2020 Forum. This is largely a volunteer effort, and we need all hands on deck to make it work.

We welcome volunteers from anywhere, and are particularly seeking volunteers to help:

- Secure CLE's in the Great Lakes region of the U.S.

- Secure MHP CEU's in Ontario and the Great Lakes states

- Secure APA CEU's

- Secure certifications for Financial professionals in Ontario and the U.S.

This is a fairly independent subcommittee with minimal meetings, as each member will be committing to submit an application for credit for their own jurisdiction/profession. We will offer help and guidance, so don’t worry if you've never done it before. 

If you want to be sure that the Forum offers credit in your jurisdiction, volunteering for this subcommittee is a great way to help make that happen! 

If you are interested in joining the fun and helping to make the 2020 Forum the best ever,  email atm@collaborativepractice.com to sign up. 
 
 

Past issues of the Connection are archived on the IACP website at www.collaborativepractice.com [Home > Member Resources > IACP Publications]. If you have comments, questions or any suggestions, please contact info@collaborativepractice.com.

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