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Training Programs > Sample Program
Please note that times are examples only.
| Day One: Howard Yahm |
| 9:15 - 10:45 |
A. |
Hands-on Demonstration Exercise - Conflict, Competition and Cooperation |
| 11:00 - 12:00 |
B. |
Conflict Resolution Theory & Divorce Mediation
| 1. |
History and Development |
| 2. |
Types and Styles |
| 3. |
Therapists, Lawyers, Mediators -- Styles, Differences & Problem Solving Techniques | |
| 12:00 - 12:45 |
C. |
Role Play Demonstration -- Lawyers', Therapists', and Mediators' typical solutions to conflict in divorce. |
| 12:45 - 1:30 |
D. |
Lunch |
| 1:30 - 2:00 |
E. |
Role and Function of the Mediator, with Emphasis on the Initial Session |
| 2:00 - 3:15 |
F. |
Role Play #1: 1st Session
| 1. |
Role and Function of the Mediator |
| 2. |
Assessing Couples Readiness for: |
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(a) |
Divorce |
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(b) |
Mediation |
| 3. |
Determination of Issues |
| 4. |
Emotional Ventilation and Control | |
| 3:30 - 4:00 |
G. |
Getting to Yes? - Needs Based Mediation |
| 4:00 - 4:30 |
H. |
Role Play Demonstration - High Conflict Couple |
| 4:30 - 5:45 |
I. |
Role Play #2: 3rd Session
| 1. |
Parenting Arrangements |
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(a) Access (Visitation) |
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(b) Responsibilities |
| 2. |
Dealing with the House |
| 3. |
Teaching the Couple to Negotiate | |
| 5:45 - 6:00 |
J. |
Summary | back to top
| DAY 2: Ken Neumann |
| 10:00 - 10:45 |
A. |
Emotional Needs of Children During the Divorce Process
| 1. |
Stages |
| 2. |
Creative Parenting | |
| 10:45 - 11:30 |
B. |
Planning for the Future I
| 1. |
Religious Training |
| 2. |
Special Needs and Events of Children |
| 3. |
Children's Education |
| 4. |
Trust Funds, Custodial Funds, & Educational Funds | |
| 11:45 - 12:30 |
C. |
Custody Law |
| 12:30 - 1:30 |
D. |
Lunch |
| 1:30 - 2:15 |
E. |
Custody and Visitation vs. Parenting Arrangements, Responsibilities and Access |
| 2:15 - 3:30 |
F. |
Planning for the Future II
| 1. |
Rehabilitative Maintenance |
| 2. |
Moving |
| 3. |
Post-Divorce Mediations |
| 4. |
Health & Life Insurance | |
| 3:45 - 4:45 |
G. |
Small Group Exercise - Neutrality and Countertransference: What is fair? |
| 4:45 - 5:00 |
H. |
Summary | back to top
| DAY 3: Steve Abel |
| 10:00 - 10:30 |
A. |
Matrimonial Law 1. Grounds and Fault |
| 10:30 - 11:15 |
B. |
Matrimonial Law 1. Equitable Distribution
| (a) |
Marital vs. Separate Property |
| (b) |
Equal vs. Equitable Distribution | |
| 11:15 - 12:00 |
C. |
Matrimonial Law -- Child Support |
| 12:00 - 1:00 |
D. |
Lunch |
| 1:00 - 1:45 |
E. |
Matrimonial Law -- Spousal Maintenance |
| 2:00 - 3:30 |
F. |
Taxes and Divorce
| 1. |
Exemptions and Deductions |
| 2. |
Capital Gains |
| 3. |
Tax Implications of Various Strategies | |
| 3:45 - 4:45 |
G. |
Pensions, IRA's, Social Security -- how much are they worth? |
| 4:45 - 5:00 |
H. |
Summary | back to top
| DAY 4: Howard Yahm |
| 11:00 - 12:30 |
A. |
Regression, Family Life Cycle and the Divorce Adjustment Process |
| 12:30 - 1:30 |
B. |
Reframing Reality, Marriage & Divorce: Personal History, Gender,Interpretation, Projection and Perception |
| 1:30 - 2:30 |
C. |
Lunch |
| 2:30 - 3:00 |
D. |
Johari Window - Interpersonal Dynamics in Evolving Relationships |
| 3:00 - 3:30 |
E. |
Communication Beyond Words - Trust Building; Empathy; Sensitivity |
| 3:30 - 4:00 |
F. |
Expanding Openness Exercise |
| 4:00 - 5:00 |
G. |
Psychodynamics for Mediators |
| 5:00 - 6:00 |
H. |
The Case of Willie | back to top
| DAY 5: Steve Abel |
| 9:15 - 10:00 |
A. |
1. Matrimonial Law -- Child Support Homework and Taxes (Therapists with Steven L. Abel)
2. Empathizing - Two at a Time(Lawyers with Ken Neumann ) |
| 10:00 - 11:15 |
B. |
Small Group Tutorials - Conflict Skills Role Play #3: 6th Session
| 1. |
Equitable Distribution |
| 2. |
Child Support |
| 3. |
Net Worth Statement | |
| 11:30 - 12:15 |
C. |
Central Role of "The House" in Mediation |
| 12:15 - 1:15 |
D. |
Lunch |
| 1:15 - 2:30 |
E. |
Small Group Tutorials - Maintaining Control Role Play #4: Last Session
| 1. |
Equitable Distribution |
| 2. |
Child Support |
| 3. |
Spousal Maintenance | |
| 2:30 - 3:30 |
F. |
Healing |
| 3:45 - 4:30 |
G. |
Memorandum of Understanding - Preparation & Role of Attorneys |
| 4:45 - 5:45 |
H. |
Ethical Issues & Contact with Others
| 1. |
Attorneys |
| 2. |
Psychotherapists |
| 3. |
Other Professionals |
| 4. |
Family Members |
| 5. |
AFM & NYS Council Guidelines | |
| 5:45 - 6:00 |
I. |
Summary | back to top
| DAY 6: Ken Neumann & Glenn Dornfeld |
| 9:15 - 11:15 |
A. |
Domestic Violence - Concepts and Screening |
| 11:30 - 12:30 |
B. |
1. Capital Gains Tax: (Therapists with Steven L. Abel)
2. Psychological Meaning of the House - (Lawyers with Howard Yahm) |
| 12:30 - 1:30 |
C. |
Lunch |
| 1:30 - 2:30 |
D. |
Role Plays:
| 1. |
Mediation - Prepping Couple |
| 2. |
Couple with case consultant |
| 3. |
Bringing the Agreement to attorneys to review | |
| 2:30 - 3:15 |
E. |
Separation Agreements - boilerplate and hand-tailoring |
| 3:15 - 4:00 |
F. |
Role Play #5: 8th Session
| 1. |
Taxes |
| 2. |
Dealing with the Marital Residence |
| 3. |
Exemptions and Deductions |
| 4. |
Predictable "Visitation" Problems | |
| 4:00 - 5:30 |
G. |
Panel discussion with recent graduate: Setting Up a Mediation Practice -- Fees, Forms, Insurance, Accreditation, etc. |
| 5:30 - 6:00 |
H. |
Summary, Review, Closing and Evaluation | back to top
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