The FIRST and ONLY comprehensive parenting coordination training program!

The Cooperative Parenting Institute offers 20-24-26 hour parenting coordination and parenting facilitation (Texas) training opportunities each year. In addition, the presenters are available for custom designed training in your local area.

                                    

2010 Training Dates & Details

• April 15-17:  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Trainer:  Ann Marie Termini
• June 24-26:  Atlanta, Georgia - Trainer:  Susan Boyan
• August 26-28:  Chicago - Trainer:  Susan Boyan
• September 9-11:  Houston (24-hour)/Louisiana (26-Hour) Coordination/Facilitation- Trainer:  Ann Marie Termini
• October 7-9:  King of Prussia, Pennsylvania - Trainer:  Ann Marie Termini
• November 11-13:  Atlanta, Georgia - Trainer:  Susan Boyan

                                                                        

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September 9-11, 2010

Houston, TX

Sheraton North Houston

15700 John F. Kennedy Blvd

Reservations:  281-442-5100 (request rate for Cooperative Parenting Institute)

Sleeping Room Rate - $139.00 (room block released August 19, 2010)

Training Times are different from the agenda below.

      September 9th:  8:00 am - 8:30 am:  Registration

      September 9th and 10th:  8:30 am - 5:30 pm

      September 11th:  8:30 am - 5:00 pm

      Plus 2 hours of homework

Louisiana Professionals will receive an additional 2 hours of instruction

Trainer:  Ann Marie Termini

Ann Marie will be out of the office August 10th - 20th.  Registrations will be processed beginning August 23rd.  Those submitting registrations received 3-weeks prior to training date - by August 19, 2010, and qualify for the early bird rate, will be offered this rate.

 

October 7-9, 2010

King of Prussia, PA

Radisson Valley Forge Convention Plaza

1160 First Avenue

King of Prussia, PA

Reservations:  610-337-2000 (request rate for Cooperative Parenting Institute)

Sleeping Room Rate - $129.00 (room block released September 7, 2010)  

 

                                                                            

Training Fees
20 Hours - GA, PA
24 Hours - TX, NC

26 Hours - Louisiana (Available at Texas Training)

Refunds, less a $25 administrative fee, will be made for cancellations received three weeks prior to the training date. You may, at any point, designate a substitute to attend a training session. If a session is cancelled or postponed, the CPI will refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses.

20 Hours

• $450.00 Full Fee
• $425.00 Early Bird (3-weeks prior to training date)
  

24 Hours

• $475.00 Full Fee
• $450.00 Early Bird (3-weeks prior to training date)

26 Hours (Louisiana Requirement)

• $490.00 Full Fee
• $465.00 Early Bird (3-weeks prior to training date

Texas Training
Parenting Coordination/Facilitation

24-hours including:

16-hours: Laws governing parenting coordination and parenting facilitation and the multiple styles and procedures used in different models of service (including 3-hours ethics)

8-hours: Family dynamics, child development as it relates to time-sharing arrangements, family law as it relates to legal terminology and the process of divorce

North Carolina Training
Designed to meet the state requirements
(24-Hours) of NC G.S. 50-97

Continuing Education Credits

•NASW     •NBCC
•Pennsylvania: SW, PC, MFT, PA Bar for Attorneys, Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology
•Georgia: MFT
•Texas: LPC, MFT

Three Day Training Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

• Recognize the unique role of a Parenting Coordinator and how it differs from other related roles
• Learn how to structure and implement a parenting coordination program
• Understand and function within the legal system
• Learn strategies to promote effective co-parenting
• Incorporate techniques designed to minimize stress and loyalty binds for children
• Utilize the essential skills required to manage the Axis II parent
• Identify age appropriate schedules and develop comprehensive parenting plans

Three Day Training Includes:

• A complimentary copy of Cooperative Parenting & Divorce: A Parent Guide to Effective Co-Parenting, a 200 pg.
      (8.5"×11") book by the presenters.
• Parenting Coordination Materials on Disk for duplication.
• Lecture, role play, large and small group activities.
• Certification in the Cooperative Parenting Model of Parenting Coordination.
• 20, 24 and 26 hours of CEUs based on instructional time and approved programs

Three Day Training Outline:

(See above for Advanced Training Outline & Times)

Day 1 (8:15am – 5:00pm) - Texas Training Only (8:00am - 5:30pm):

• The Impact of High Conflict on the Family System
• The Child’s Perspective on Divorce
• Coping Styles of Children
• The Impact of High Conflict on Children
• Parenting Coordination
  • History & National Growth
  • Role & Responsibilities
  • Appointment & the Legal Document
  • Distinctions between a Parenting Coordinator & Other Related Roles
• Impact of Step Parents & S.O.s
• Protocol for Different Types of Sessions
• Collaborating with the Legal Profession
• Parental Alienation & Visitation Refusal
• Setting Up & Marketing Your PC Program

Day 2 (8:30am – 5:00pm) - Texas Training Only (8:30am - 5:30 pm):

• Custody vs. Cooperation
• Attachment & the Young Child
• Developmental Risk Factors & Time Sharing Plans
• Strategies & Educational Interventions
• Communication Skills for Conflicted Parents
• Containing & Managing Angry Parents
• Non-Compliance & Resistance
• Writing Comprehensive Parenting Plans
• Different Degrees of Success

Day 3 (8:30am – 4:00pm) - Texas Training Only (8:30 am - 5:00 pm):

• Personality Disorders and Other Challenges
• Domestic Violence, Addictions & Other Special Circumstances
• Interventions
• Ethical Considerations
• PC Standards & Protocol
• Surviving and Thriving as a Parenting Coordinator

Texas Training Only:  2 Hours of Out of Class Assignments