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Breakup to Breakthrough:
Dual Perspectives on Navigating Divorce - Therapist and Mediator Insights and Roles

This class provides a comprehensive exploration of the distinct roles of mediation and therapy in the context of divorce, highlighting the invaluable benefits a therapist can offer to clients undergoing mediation. By understanding the unique functions of mediation and therapy, participants will gain insight into how these two processes can work synergistically to achieve optimal results. The class emphasizes the therapist's ability to provide emotional support, guidance, and empowerment to clients during the challenging journey of divorce mediation. Participants will learn strategies to help clients navigate the decision-making process, develop self-reflection skills, and promote self-advocacy. By combining the strengths of mediation and therapy, clients can experience a holistic approach that addresses both their emotional well-being and the practical aspects of the divorce, ultimately leading to more informed decisions and successful mediation outcomes.

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Breakup to Breakthrough:
Dual Perspectives on Navigating Divorce - Therapist and Mediator Insights and Roles

Monday, March 03, 2025, 1:45 PM EST - 4:45 PM EST

Presenter: Yisroel Isaacs, LCSW & Isaac Gruenenbaum

Course Length: 3 Hours

Learning Objectives:

Differentiate between the roles of mediation and therapy: Participants will understand the distinct goals, processes, and focus of mediation and therapy in the context of divorce. They will be able to articulate the benefits of each approach individually.
Utilize therapeutic techniques to empower clients during the divorce process: Participants will recognize through role play exercises as therapists the importance of providing support, guidance, and empowering their clients through the divorce process.
Develop skills in offering emotional support, assisting clients in setting goals, and helping them make informed decisions aligned with their values and needs.

This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

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This class provides a comprehensive exploration of the distinct roles of mediation and therapy in the context of divorce, highlighting the invaluable benefits a therapist can offer to clients undergoing mediation. By understanding the unique functions of mediation and therapy, participants will gain insight into how these two processes can work synergistically to achieve optimal results. The class emphasizes the therapist's ability to provide emotional support, guidance, and empowerment to clients during the challenging journey of divorce mediation. Participants will learn strategies to help clients navigate the decision-making process, develop self-reflection skills, and promote self-advocacy. By combining the strengths of mediation and therapy, clients can experience a holistic approach that addresses both their emotional well-being and the practical aspects of the divorce, ultimately leading to more informed decisions and successful mediation outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

Differentiate between the roles of mediation and therapy: Participants will understand the distinct goals, processes, and focus of mediation and therapy in the context of divorce. They will be able to articulate the benefits of each approach individually.
Utilize therapeutic techniques to empower clients during the divorce process: Participants will recognize through role play exercises as therapists the importance of providing support, guidance, and empowering their clients through the divorce process.
Develop skills in offering emotional support, assisting clients in setting goals, and helping them make informed decisions aligned with their values and needs.

Agenda:

Duration: 3 hours

Introduction and Overview (15 minutes)

Welcome and introductions

Brief explanation of divorce mediation

Overview of the class objectives and agenda

2. Understanding the Roles of Mediation and Therapist (30 minutes)

What a mediator’s role is vs what a therapists role is

Discuss the difference between divorce mediation and therapy: goals, processes, and focus

Exploring how the distinct roles of mediators and therapists can individually support clients

Discussing the benefits of a client having both mediation and therapy as resources during the divorce process.

3. Role Play: (30 minutes)

Participants divided into pairs of 4

Each group will have a mediator, therapist, and 2 clients. Following prompts according to their roles.

Participants will notice the different styles and benefits of each role and how they are suitable for each situation.

The mediation process, focusing on effective communication and conflict resolution techniques

The therapeutic process, focusing on emotional support, goal setting, and decision-making assistance

4. Children in Divorce (1 hour)

Empowering Clients through Integrated Support (15 minutes)

Reflecting on the role play experiences and discussing the difference between mediation and therapy as resources for clients.

Highlighting strategies to empower clients individually, such as providing emotional support, facilitating effective communication, and assisting in decision-making

Analyzing case studies that highlight the benefits of clients having access to both mediation and therapy

Conclusion and Action Plan (15 minutes)

Summarizing key takeaways from the class

Encouraging participants to share insights and experiences related to empowering clients in divorce mediation

Participants reflect on their learnings and identify actionable steps for clients participating in mediation

Emphasizing the importance of ongoing professional development and support in this integrated approach

Q&A and Closing Remarks (15 minutes)

This presentation is open to:

Social Workers
Professional Counselors
Therapists
Psychologists
Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services

Course Level: introductory

Level of Clinician: intermediate

New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by the NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.

There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.

Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0774.
Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0129.
Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0325.
NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Mental Health Counselor #MHC-0082
NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0046
CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.
NEFESH International, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0116.
The School of Sex Therapy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The School of Sex Therapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Refunds
Registrants who are unable to attend a Frum Therapist seminar or live workshop may ask for, and will receive, a credit or refund (your choice). Refund requests will be processed within 3 business days. When an attendee knows in advance that they are unable to attend we ask that they inform Frum Therapist ahead of time by emailing [email protected] or by calling or texting (607) 249-4585 this allows us to free up the spot in the training in the event that a training is at or near capacity.