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Great Debates in Child Custody Evaluation

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Seventh International Symposium onChild Custody Evaluations

OCTOBER 19-21, 2006

Great Debates in Child Custody EvaluationThe development of AFCC’s Model Standards of Practice for Child CustodyEvaluation has sparked widespread and intense debate about the child cus-tody evaluation process. The 2006 Symposium will tackle the issues headon and feature three exciting debates:

• Are AFCC’s Model Standards a Help or Hindrance?

• Are Full Child Custody Evaluations a Realistic Option?

• To Recommend or Not to Recommend? Is that the Question?

Interdisciplinary debate teams will address tough questions about the childcustody evaluation process and audience members will be invited to par-ticipate. The Symposium will also feature four pre-conference institutes,twenty workshops and the best networking opportunities for custody eval-uators anywhere! Workshops will focus on professional practice issues,advanced topics and core skills for those looking for a refresher or just start-ing out.

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• Can technology enhance or replace face-to-face educationalprograms?

• What are the latest research findings about children in separatingand divorcing families?

• What can programs offer for nontraditional families?• How can administrators assure quality?

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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCESheraton Midtown Atlanta • Atlanta, Georgia

Seventh International Symposium on Child Custody EvaluationsFull program begins on page 2

Wednesday, October 18, 20066:00pm-8:00pm Registration

Thursday, October 19, 20067:30am-7:00pm Registration

7:30am-5:00pm Exhibitor Forum

7:30am-9:00am Coffee and Rolls

9:00am-4:30pm Pre-Symposium Institutes

12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch (on your own)

7:00pm-8:30pm Opening Session

8:30pm-9:30pm Welcome Reception

9:30pm-12:00am AFCC Hospitality Suite

Friday, October 20, 20067:30am-5:00pm Registration



8:30am-10:00am General Session

10:00am-10:30am Break and Exhibitor Forum

10:30am-12:00pm Workshops 1-5

12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch (included)

1:45pm-3:15pm Workshops 6-10

3:15pm-3:30pm Break and Exhibitor Forum

3:30pm-5:00pm Workshops 11-15

Evening Taste of Atlanta


Saturday, October 21, 20067:30am-12:00pm Registration



8:30am-10:00am Workshops 16-20


10:30am-12:00pm Closing Session

12:30pm-4:30pm AFCC Board of DirectorsMeeting

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Sunday, October 22, 20069:00am-5:00pm Registration

9:30am-10:30am Coffee and Rolls in Resourceand Networking Center

10:30am-12:00pm Opening Session

12:00pm-1:30pm Mentoring and NetworkingLunch (included)

1:30pm-3:00pm Concurrent Sessions 1–2

3:00pm-3:45pm Networking Break

3:45pm-5:15pm Concurrent Sessions 3-4


Evening Taste of Atlanta


Monday, October 23, 2006

7:30am-2:30pm Registration

7:30am-8:30am Coffee and Rolls in Resourceand Networking Center

8:30am-10:00am Concurrent Sessions 5-6

10:00am-10:30am Beverage Break in Resource and Networking Center

10:30am-12:00pm Concurrent Sessions 7-8

12:00pm-2:30pm Closing Session and Luncheon(included)

2:30pm Adjourn

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PRE-SYMPOSIUM INSTITUTESSeparate registration required for institutes.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 20069:00am-4:30pm

1. Domestic Abuse and Attachment in Child Custody Evaluations

The issue of parent-child attachment is a controversial one, especially whenchild custody issues are in dispute. Adding domestic abuse to the mix com-plicate matters even further. How does domestic violence impactattachment relationships between parents and children? Are certain kindsof domestic abuse more likely to affect attachment relationships thanothers? Are children more likely to align with one parent or the other whenthere is violence in the family? How can custody evaluators and other pro-fessionals assess and address these complex issues in the limited timeafforded by custody evaluations and other family law processes? This insti-tute will examine these difficult challenges. Robin M. Deutsch, Ph.D., Children and the Law Program, Boston, MA

Mindy F. Mitnick, Ed.M, M.A., Licensed Psychologist, Minneapolis, MN

Robert A. Zibbell, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Framingham, MA

2. Custody Evaluations and Risk ManagementCustody evaluators are increasingly at risk of having complaints lodged withprofessional licensing entities or having suits filed by disgruntled litigants.This institute focuses on how to minimize animosity, meet the needs of thecourt, the families and the attorneys, thereby reducing the risk of com-plaints. From the initial contact through one’s appearance as an expertwitness, specific procedures will be presented in detail. This institute is opento everyone but will be designed for experienced custody evaluators.David A. Martindale, Ph.D., Morristown, NJ

3. Expert Testimony and Cross-ExaminationThe challenges of expert testimony and cross-examination can create anx-iety in even the most experienced professional. This skills-based instituteis designed for evaluators and lawyers and will help participants developtestifying and cross-examination skills. Demonstration, discussion and roleplaying will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to practice andreceive feedback on their courtroom skills from an experienced interdisci-plinary faculty.Hon. W. Dennis Duggan, President, AFCC New York Chapter, Albany, NY

R. John Harper, LL.B., Harper Jaskot, Hamilton, ON, Canada

Philip Stahl, Ph.D., Author, Complex Issues in Child Custody Evaluations, West PalmBeach, FL

Robert Simon, Ph.D., Independent Forensic and Clinical Practice, San Diego, CA

4. Advanced Institute on Psychological TestingThe selection and use of psychological tests and measures for child custodyevaluations requires an understanding of their psychometric properties andrelevance. The interpretation of psychological test data in these evaluationsrequires specialized knowledge of a parent’s unique motivations and othercontext-driven behaviors that may affect test results. Back by populardemand, this institute will focus on selection, administration, scoring, inter-pretation and integration of test data within the overall assessmentprocess. Emphasis will be placed on choosing tests that conform to legalstandards of admissibility, understanding how a parent’s response-styleaffects the confidence and certainty that can be placed in interpretationsof the test data, and the use of context-specific normative data in custodyevaluations.James R. Flens, Psy.D., Brandon, FL

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 20067:30am-7:00pm Registration


9:00am-4:30pm Pre-Symposium Institutes

7:00pm-8:30pm Opening Session

Are AFCC’s Model Standards a Help or Hindrance?AFCC’s new Model of Standards of Practice for Child Custody Evaluation areintended to educate, promote good practice and provide specific languageto assist custody evaluators, lawyers, judges and consumers. Does thespecificity of the Model Standards actually have the opposite effect andcreate a hindrance to good practice? Will the standards make evaluatorsmore vulnerable to costly malpractice suits and board complaints? Or dodetailed Model Standards provide evaluators with an effective roadmap andeliminate ambiguity thereby protecting evaluators and better informingconsumers? This freewheeling debate will examine these contrastingpoints of view.Mary A. Connell, Ed.D., ABPP, Chair, American Psychological Association Committeeon Professional Practices and Standards, Fort Worth, TX

Dianna Gould-Saltman, J.D., Gould-Saltman Law Offices, LLP, Los Angeles, CA

R. John Harper, LL.B., Harper Jaskot, Hamilton, ON, Canada

David A. Martindale, Ph.D., Reporter, AFCC Task Force on Model Standards for ChildCustody Evaluation, Morristown, NJ

Moderator: Arnold Shienvold, Ph.D., Harrisburg, PA

Host: Mary M. Ferriter, J.D., M.P.A., AFCC President, Boston, MA



FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 20067:30am-5:00pm Registration



8:30am-10:00am General Session

Are Full Child Custody Evaluations a Realistic Option?With the cost of private evaluations sometimes running into tens of thou-sands of dollars, how realistic is the application of the comprehensivecustody evaluation process outlined in the AFCC’s Model Standards for thosewithout significant resources? Can an evaluation that does not meet theModel Standards provide what the court and families need? Do other lesscomprehensive models offer a reasonable alternative or do they ultimatelygive short shrift to the needs of children? Which is greater: the cost of com-prehensive custody evaluation or the cost of not having one?Clarence Cramer, M.A., Director, Family Services of the Conciliation Court, Coolidge, AZ

Hon. William Fee, AFCC President Elect, Angola, IN

Samuel J. Ferrara, J.D., Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Flowers, Greenburg &Eisman LLP, Lake Success, NY

Nancy Olesen, Ph.D., private practice, San Rafael, CA




10:30am-12:00pm Workshops 1-5

1. Avoiding Bias in Child Forensic Interviews (C)Interviewing children is a critical component of a child custody evaluation,and it is equally important that the interview be accurate. Children’s state-ments are often called into question due to inconsistencies or fears aboutcoaching. This workshop, using research on child forensic interviewing, willexamine common problems in interviewing technique as well as empiri-cally supported ways to improve the accuracy of the information providedduring child interviews. Presenters will discuss how to avoid potentiallybiasing children’s statements and provide recommendations for evaluationof one’s own interview technique.April R. Bradley, Ph.D., University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

Kristin E. Lowell, M.A., University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

Holly Rusinko, B.A., University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND


Workshops for All PractitionersCore Skills (C) workshops are for new practitioners or those look-ing to refresh their skills. Core skills sessions address fundamentalsfor the custody evaluation process.

Advanced Applications (A) workshops address more complexchallenges for evaluators. These sessions are designed for evaluatorswith some experience.

Professional Practice (P) workshops provide an opportunity foreveryone to examine practical and ethical challenges that evalua-tors face on an ongoing basis.

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2. Custody Disputes Involving PersonalityDisordered Clients: Strategies for Attorneys and Therapists (A)

This workshop will use video and case vignettes to illustrate the charac-teristics of narcissistic, borderline, and antisocial personality disorders. Theimpact of these characteristics on marital relationships and parenting andtheir possible role in custody determinations will be discussed. Presenterswill provide case management tips for attorneys addressing potential prob-lems in the attorney-client relationship and strategies for avoiding clientproblems in the legal system, such as minimizing unrealistic expectations.Presenters will also discuss the difficult balance for custody evaluators inobtaining relevant information from therapists without contributing to eth-ical problems or undermining therapy.Ann Hazzard, Ph.D., Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Kurt A. Kegel, J.D., Davis, Matthews & Quigley, P.C., Atlanta, GA

H. Elizabeth King, Ph.D., Peachtree Psychological Associates, Atlanta, GA

Elizabeth G. Lindsey, J.D., Davis, Matthews & Quigley, P.C., Atlanta, GA

3. Child Custody Evaluations: The Lawyers’ Perspective (P)

With growing emphasis on shared parenting and the increase in child cus-tody litigation, custody evaluations are becoming more common. How doattorneys determine which cases require custody evaluations? How doattorneys prepare their clients for custody evaluations? What role does anattorney for the children or a guardian ad litem play in the evaluationprocess? How do custody evaluations work in collaborative divorce cases?This workshop will address these questions and offer strategies for assist-ing clients through custody evaluations, developing settlement strategiesand trial preparation.Lora L. McCollom, J.D., Gonzalez, Saggio & Harlan, LLP, West Des Moines, IA

Alexander R. Rhoads, J.D., Babich, Goldman, Cashatt & Renzo, P.C., Des Moines, IA

Carlton D. Stansbury, J.D., Burbach & Stansbury S.C., Milwaukee, WI

4. Domestic Violence Assessment in Custody Evaluations (A)

Research indicates that more than half of contested child custody casesinvolve some form of domestic violence. It is therefore critical that evalu-ators be prepared to conduct domestic violence assessments, but the taskis often daunting. This workshop will provide an overview of the dynam-ics of domestic violence on family members and examine variousassessment tools and methodologies. Participants will learn specificassessment techniques to improve assessment skills.David Finn, Psy.D., Rolling Meadows, IL

David J. Mann, Ph.D., Mission Viejo, CA

5. Ethical Pitfalls, Mishaps and Obstacles in Child Custody Evaluations (P)

The child custody evaluation process creates complex and perplexing dilem-mas, and rarely is there one “right” answer to the challenges evaluatorsface. There are, however, two things that are critical in making ethical deci-sions: the evaluator’s reasoning process and documentation. Both will beaddressed in this lively and informative discussion. Attendees will beencouraged to submit confidential detailed descriptions of ethical dilem-mas that will be addressed in the second half of the workshop.Stephanie Holland, Psy.D., Las Vegas, NV

Gary Lenkeit, Ph.D., Las Vegas, NV

12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch (included)1:45pm-3:15pm Workshops 6-10

6. Interviewing Parents (C)Interviews with parents are a critical component of the child custody eval-uation. This session will focus on the basics of effective interviewingtechniques including developing rapport, clarifying the evaluation process,effective use of questions and getting accurate data. Great for those juststarting out or looking to brush up on their skills.Sara E. Bonkowski, Ph.D., L.C.S.W., Glen Ellyn, IL

7. Evaluations, Investigations and Assessments inCourt-Based Programs: What to Do When theCupboard is Bare (P)

The lack of resources available to court-based programs is an all too famil-iar theme as is concern about lack of adequate resources and services. Doesa lack of resources necessarily lead to a reduced level of service, or can itresult in creative and even more effective processes? Can public agencieslead the way to more efficient and effective private practice? This workshopwill feature seasoned court administrators discussing their response to theever-present budget axe.Clarence Cramer, M.A., Director, Family Services of the Conciliation Court, Coolidge, AZ

Debra Kulak, M.S., Program Manager, Court Support Services Division, Wethersfield, CT

Lorraine Martin, M.S.W., Clinical Coordinator, Office of the Children’s Lawyer, Toronto, ON


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8. Drug and Alcohol Assessment for Custody Evaluators (A)

Assessments of drug and alcohol use are crucial factors in child custodyevaluations and toxicology results are a very important element of thoseevaluations. This workshop will identify the strengths and weaknesses ofdifferent toxicology strategies and assist participants in interpreting theresults. Strategies for monitoring abstinence in the context of visitation oraccess will also be presented.Claude Schleuderer, Ph.D., Kingston, NY

9. Application of Gatekeeping to Child Custody Evaluation (P)

Maternal gatekeeping is a concept developed by researchers on families todescribe a process in intact families where a mother acts to limit the father’sinvolvement in the provision of child care. Gatekeeping may occur in about20% of families, and recent research has extended gatekeeping to thestudy of young children’s adjustment following divorce. Gatekeeping isrelated to the statutory best interests factor of “support for the otherparent-child relationship” that custody evaluators need to consider. Thisworkshop presents a theoretical definition of gatekeeping with affective,cognitive, and behavioral dimensions and discusses how to measureother parent-child support and gatekeeping. Suggestions are made on howto integrate these data into custody evaluations and expert opinions. Therole of gatekeeping in the special issues of domestic violence and relocationin custody evaluation will also be discussed.William G. Austin, Ph.D., Steamboat Springs, CO

Melisse Eidman, L.C.S.W., Alameda County Family Court Services, Hayward, CA

Jonathan W. Gould, Ph.D., Author, Conducting Scientifically Crafted Child CustodyEvaluations, Charlotte, NC

H. D. Kirkpatrick, Ph.D., Charlotte, NC

10. Physical Safety for Child Custody Evaluators and Family Law Professionals (P)

Threats of violence against family law professionals from clients is, unfor-tunately, not rare. Evaluators, court services staff, judges and othersreceive threats of violence from litigants. Professionals working withclients with a history of violence may endanger themselves by working lateat night or in solo practices. This workshop will examine safety in the office.The presenters (one of whom is a retired FBI agent) will discuss preventingproblems through risk assessment and office set-up, protecting oneselffrom clients with a history of violence and protecting clients. Participantswill learn how to identify clients approaching out-of-control rage, how tobring them back to a calmer state and simple self-defense techniques.Rhonda B. Barovsky, L.C.S.W., Walnut Creek, CA

Timothy S. McKinley, J.D., Lafayette, CA

3:15pm-3:30pm Break and Exhibitor Forum3:30pm-5:00pm Workshops 11-15

11. Assessing the Data (C)After the interviews, collaterals and other data collection, the custody eval-uator must apply the data to the particular family situation. This session willfocus on developing an organizational framework for organizing and inter-preting the data and preparing information for a report or testimony.Larry S. Fong, Ph.D., Calgary, AB, Canada

12. The Custody Evaluation Report: How it is Used and Perceived by Others (P)

The custody evaluation report does not exist in a vacuum. It is undertakenwhen warring parents turn to the court to resolve complicated, conflict-ual issues that relate to their children’s residency and upbringing. Thisinterdisciplinary panel will discuss how the final report is used by the courtand by attorneys. Based on parental feedback, the perspective of how thecustody evaluation process is perceived will be presented. Understandingthe range of effects and the pragmatics of the final report will help eval-uators and other professionals focus on what is important in childcustody decisions.Sara E. Bonkowski, Ph.D., L.C.S.W., Glen Ellyn, IL

Hon. Rodney Equi, 18th Judicial Circuit, Wheaton, IL

Benedict Schwarz II, J. D., Schwarz, Weiler & Lengle, Dundee, IL

13. Child Custody Evaluations: A Courtroom Survival Guide (A)

This program is designed for child custody evaluators, attorneys and judges.Topics will include the substantive law and applicable protocols regardingchild custody evaluations, the use of psychological testing, ethical stan-dards, difficult issues such as sexual abuse allegations, parental alienation,mental illness of a parent, and relocation. Presenters will demonstrate howthese issues play out in the courtroom during direct and cross examinationand will demystify the trial process by addressing and explaining the dif-ferent layers of action in the courtroom and how to read it and effectivelyrespond. Issues include body language, demonstrative evidence andeffective presentation, the trial as theatre, feeling comfortable in the court-room, how to defend oneself on cross examination and how to protectoneself in the witness box.Lawrence Jay Braunstein, J.D., Braunstein & Zuckerman, White Plaines, NY

Daniel S. Lobel, Ph.D., Katonah, NY


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14. Examining Parental Alienation in Child CustodyCases: A Survey of Mental Health and LegalProfessionals (P)

Few topics have created as much controversy as parental alienation. Thisworkshop will review the findings from a survey of 454 mental health andlegal professionals involved in child custody work on their use of the con-cept of parental alienation as an explanation of parental behavior. Findingsdescribe data about training in the concept(s) of parental alienation, under-standing of the parental alienation concept, perceived importance ofassessment factors and issues, perceived importance of different evaluationprocedures and most commonly recommended intervention techniques.Findings will be compared to literature in the field, with the hope of clar-ifying misconceptions.James N. Bow, Ph.D., University Psychiatric Center, Livonia, MI

James R. Flens, Psy.D., Brandon, FL

Jonathan W. Gould, Ph.D., Author, Conducting Scientifically Crafted Child CustodyEvaluations, Charlotte, NC

15. A Brief Course on Quasi-Judicial Immunity (P)Forensic Mental Health Professionals (FMHPs) who work in family law func-tion in an area that involves much higher risk of exposure to licensure boardcomplaints and civil lawsuits for practitioners, regardless of the quality oftheir work products. Review of relevant case law reveals that courts haveconsistently granted FMHPs protection in the form of quasi-judicial immu-nity under specified conditions. These conditions require the existence of acourt order appointing the FMHP specifically by name that denotes the spe-cific legal question(s) to be addressed. This workshop reviews the historyof judicial immunity and the application of this indispensable concept tothe child custody world through a review of relevant case law. Guidelinesfor ethical and effective practice are presented.Karl Kirkland, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Medicine, UAB School of Medicine,Montgomery, AL

Evening Taste of AtlantaJoin your colleagues for an evening out in one of Atlanta’s outstandingeating establishments. Sign up on site. Participants are responsible for food,beverage and transportation costs.


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 20067:30am-12:00pm Registration



8:30am-10:00am Workshops 16-20

16. A Good Report Will Keep You Out of Court:Reports as Settlement Tools (C)

Effective reports do more than merely summarize information about afamily. They are accurate, thorough, fairly prepared and presented, sensi-tive, sensible, and easily assimilated by the persons who read them, eachof whom has a different frame of reference and purpose. This workshop willhelp you hone your writing skills so your reports are more effective settle-ment tools.Doneldon M. Dennis, Mendota Heights, MN

17. Parents with Developmental Disabilities:Determining Parental Fitness (A)

Child custody and/or parental fitness evaluations can be conducted withparents who have developmental disabilities, provided the clinical inter-view and assessment tools are adapted to accommodate the disability.Issues that require careful consideration include informed consent, collat-eral interviews, assessing level of functioning across several domains anduse of appropriate criteria in establishing an accurate diagnosis. Once theseconsiderations are executed, determining how factors will impact theperson’s ability to parent must be considered. This workshop is a must forthose who work with parents with developmental disabilities.DeeAnna Merz Nagel, LPC, Merz Consulting, Inc., Adairsville, GAShelley B. Hankins, LAPC, Merz Consulting, Inc., Adairsville, GA

18. A Taste of Switzerland: Exploring PaternalPerceptions of their Children and Themselves inHigh Conflict Separation (P)

High conflict separations frequently impede ties between children and non-custodial parents. This session presents exploratory research examining thepsycho-legal condition of twenty fathers experiencing visitation difficultieswith their children. Researchers examined representations of fathers’self-ranking as parents pre- and post-separation, as well as their representationsof their children, taking into account the degree of perceived conflict. Thisworkshop will present findings and discuss implications for practice.Floriano von Arx, M.Psych., University of Geneva, Switzerland

Professor Philip D. Jaffé, University of Geneva, Switzerland


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19. Effective Use of Collateral Sources (C) Collateral sources are an important component of a successful child custodyevaluation. This workshop will examine the role of the third party, sourcesof necessary information, how to effectively work with collateral sourcesand the challenges in doing so. Participants will be encouraged to sharetheir experiences. Philip M. Stahl, Ph.D., West Palm Beach, FL

20. The High Conflict Forum: A Collaborative Effortto Promote Identification and DifferentialResponses for Separating and Divorcing Families (P)

The High Conflict Forum is a group of 30 social service agencies in Torontothat collaborated to examine the issue of conflict on behalf of children andfamilies involved in separation and/or divorce. The purpose of the Forumwas to develop a common language to be used to identify families acrosssectors, determine which service/intervention may be more beneficial andfacilitate an intervention plan that coordinates services. The Forum alsodeveloped an instrument to assess levels of conflict. The presenters will dis-cuss the collaboration and the results of the pilot study regarding theinstrument.Rachel Birnbaum, Ph.D., RSW, University of Western Ontario, London, ON

Howard Hurwitz, M.S.W., RSW, Jewish Family and Child Service, Toronto, ON

Barbara Jo Fidler, Ph.D., C. Psych., Acc.FM, Family Solutions, Toronto, ON

10:00am-10:30am Break and Exhibitor Forum10:30am-12:00noon Closing Session

To Recommend or Not to Recommend? Is that the Question?This session brings to life a debate from the pages of Family Court Reviewon whether or not evaluators should make recommendations. Should Tip-pins’and Wittmann’s call for a moratorium on recommendations from childcustody evaluators be heeded? Or are Bala’s and Martin’s views – that eval-uators have important recommendations to offer – a more reasonable andpractical approach? Should evaluator recommendations meet the standardof “expert evidence”applied in other civil and criminal litigation or is thereanother standard that might allow evaluators to share their expertise andopinions with the court? Nicholas Bala, LL.M., Faculty of Law, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON

Lorraine Martin, M.S.W., Clinical Coordinator, Office of the Children’s Lawyer, Toronto, ON

Timothy M. Tippins, J.D., Albany, NY

Jeffrey P. Wittmann, Ph.D., Author, Custody Chaos, Personal Peace, Albany, NY




Save the Dates!AFCC Training ProgramsFather Involvement: From Infant Overnights to Parental Alienation Presenter: Marsha Kline Pruett, Ph.D.December 4-5, 2006University of BaltimoreBaltimore, Maryland

Parenting Coordination:Working with High Conflict FamiliesPresenter: Robin M. Deutsch, Ph.D.December 6-7, 2006University of BaltimoreBaltimore, Maryland

Parenting Coordination: Helping High Conflict Par-ents Resolve DisputesPresenter: Joan B. Kelly, Ph.D.March 27-28, 2007Loyola University New OrleansNew Orleans, Louisiana

Advanced Issues in Child Custody:Complex Family Violence, Alienation,Child Sexual Abuse and AttachmentPresenter: Nancy Olesen, Ph.D.March 29-30, 2007Loyola University New OrleansNew Orleans, Louisiana

AFCC ConferencesAFCC 44th Annual ConferenceMay 30-June 2, 2007Capital HiltonWashington, D.C.

AFCC Regional Training ConferenceSeptember 27-29, 2007Hyatt Regency ColumbusColumbus, Ohio

AFCC 45th Annual ConferenceMay 28-31, 2008Westin Bayshore ResortVancouver, BC, Canada

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 20069:00am-5:00pm Registration9:30am-10:30am Coffee, Rolls and Networking10:30am-12:00pm Opening SessionWelcome: Mary M. Ferriter, J.D., M.P.A., AFCC President, Boston, MA

Children of Separation and Divorce: The Latest ResearchThe impact of separation and divorce on children is front and center for justabout all programs. The range of topics include factors affecting children’sadjustment, family structure, high conflict, non-residential father involve-ment, children and adolescent perspectives, children’s role in decisionmaking, mediation, family law and interventions. This session will presentthe latest research as reported at the first International Conference on Chil-dren and Divorce held in July 2006 in Norwich, UK.Kathy Clark, Ph.D., Capital University School of Social Work, Columbus, OH

12:00pm-1:30pm Networking LunchJoin AFCC in the Resource and Networking Center for lunch with your col-leagues. Experienced program providers will be available for consultationat some tables, and other tables will be designated for discussion topics onemerging issues. Lunch is included with registration.

1:30pm-3:00pm Concurrent Sessions 1 and 2

1. Integrating Domestic Violence Sensitivity into Your Program

The days of teaching only models of cooperative parenting are over. Parenteducators must assume that victims and perpetrators of domestic violenceare attending their classes, even when screening is implemented. How doesone responsibly teach post-separation parenting to a general audience?This workshop will teach participants how to adapt their program to meetthe needs of parents in high conflict and/or violent relationships.Geri Fuhrmann, Psy.D., Parents Apart, Worcester, MA

2. Program for Never-Married ParentsThe increasing number of never-married parents has been accompanied bythe realization that their families often differ significantly from those ofdivorcing parents and their children. Unfortunately, many programs lackthe resources and expertise to offer an effective alternative to the basic edu-cational program. This workshop examines a specialized seminar developedin Baltimore that addresses issues unique to never married parents. Pre-senters will focus on how this specialized program was conceived,developed, implemented and continues to grow and change.T. Sue German, J.D., Family Division Administrator, Circuit Court for Baltimore City,Baltimore, MD

Beverly Hovmand, MSW, LCSW-C, Therapist, Program Teacher and Mediator,Baltimore, MD

3:00pm-3:45pm Networking Break3:45pm-5:15pm Concurrent Sessions 3 and 4

3. Level II Skills-Based Education for High Conflict Parents

Jurisdictions throughout the world require separating and divorcing parentsto attend a basic class about divorce and separation before their parentingplan is finalized. However, research shows that more extensive educationis needed to help many parents change the way they relate to each otherwhen they live apart. This workshop will address how providers can movefrom offering a single session program to longer term skills-based pro-grams. Elements necessary for creating an effective climate of change willbe discussed, and interactive techniques will demonstrate to participantshow to prepare to become facilitators of Level II programs. Handouts willinclude descriptions of twelve specific communication techniques to usewith co-parents who need concentrated help.Shirley A. Thomas, Ph.D., Colorado Co-parenting, Longmont, CO

AFCC invites all participants to theResource and Networking Center!• Display your program materials (complimentary for all

registrants)

• Share information about your program with others

• Learn about the latest program developments

• Participate in table top discussion

The AFCC and Resource and Networking Center will host conferencelunches and plenary sessions and will also be open on Sunday from9:30am-10:30am and 3:00pm-3:45pm and on Monday from7:30am-8:30am and 10:00am-10:30am.

AFCC thanks Families First and the TransParenting Program forsponsoring the Congress on Parent Education and AccessPrograms’ reception on Sunday evening.

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4. Parallel Programs: Addressing Children’s NeedsIn the sea of Parent Education classes, where are the children? While man-dating children to attend an educational program remains controversial,these young family members benefit from hearing similar reparative mes-sages. This often becomes an issue of access. Therapeutic groups offeredover 8 to 10 weeks require a commitment of time that families are oftenunable to meet. To resolve this dilemma, Families First, Inc. created a 4-houreducational experience for children offered in conjunction with the 4-hourTransParenting® seminar for parents. This workshop will explore curriculumdesign, program delivery, satisfaction ratings and initial indicators of impacton the parent/child relationship.Ann M. Thomas, MS, LPC, TransParenting, National Trainer, South Bend, IN

5:15pm-6:15pm Welcome ReceptionSponsored by Families First and the TransParenting Program

Evening Taste of AtlantaJoin your colleagues for an evening out in one of Atlanta’s outstandingeating establishments. Sign up on site. Participants are responsible fordining costs.


MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 20067:30am-2:30pm Registration7:30am-8:30am Coffee, Rolls and Networking 8:30am-10:00am Concurrent Sessions 5 and 6

5. Maintaining a Quality ProgramThis workshop will utilize a collegiate model of formative faculty and cur-riculum evaluation to achieve and maintain a high standard of quality inour parent education programs. This model facilitates improvements incontent, delivery, and faculty by employing cyclical feedback loops of datadrawn from research, surveys, consumers, and faculty self evaluations. Par-ticipants will receive a complete set of useful, ready to use handouts.Chet Muklewicz, Ed.D., Kids First, Dunmore, PA

6. Expecting the Unexpected: Education for Non-Traditional Families

An increasing number of jurisdictions are seeking to meet the needs of par-ents, grandparents and psychological parents who are in the midst ofconflict over children’s best interests. This workshop will address ways totailor a one-session parenting program for stepfamilies, same-sex familiesand grandparent-led families. Since many jurisdictions do not have the

resources to hold more than one type of parenting education seminar, thisworkshop will also demonstrate ways to include brief discussions ofissues common to non-traditional families, and will provide effective waysto address difficult and value-laden questions from the participants.Susan M. Boyan, M.Ed., Cooperative Parenting Institute, Atlanta, GA

Robert M. Smith, J.D., Fort Collins, CO

10:00am-10:30am Networking Break

7. Controlled Engagement: Captivating theComatose and Managing the Monopolizer

One of the most valuable learning opportunities during a parent educationseminar comes from gently challenging the participants to think throughhow their actions can affect their children, as well as how their childrenperceive the actions of their parents. Once parents become engaged in thecurriculum, it may be necessary to rein in and control some of the “hesaid/she said” statements. This workshop will give you ideas on how thiscan be accomplished.Cori Erickson, M.S., CEO, Wyoming Children’s Access Network, Sheridan, WY

8. It’s None of Your Business“It’s none of your business” was the nine year old boy’s response whenasked how he was doing with his parents’ divorce. This workshop willexamine common issues that children may struggle with and demonstratethe use of multiple creative and non-threatening mediums to help childrenand adolescents feel safe enough to honestly share what they think andfeel about divorce. These techniques include the use of videos, games, artwork, stuffed animals, activity sheets, play and music.Kathy Clark, Ph.D., Capital University School of Social Work, Columbus, OH

12:00pm-2:30pm Luncheon and Plenary Session

Parenting after Divorce in the 21st Century: The Role of TechnologyFace-to-face programs are increasingly being augmented or replaced withonline resources that are designed to educate parents and children andfacilitate parenting after separation and divorce. Online programs and serv-ices can offer easy access and immediacy, but at what cost? This session willexamine the role of technology for separating and divorcing parents andfeature three presenters who have helped pave the way.Charlie Asher, J.D., www.UpToParents.org, South Bend, IN

Laura Backen Jones, Ph.D., Iris Media, Eugene, OR

Jainarian Ramesh Kissoon, OurFamilyWizard.com, St. Louis Park, MN

2:30pm Adjourn

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Charlie Asher is an Indiana trial attorney turned family mediator. Through theirfamily charity, Charlie and his wife, Barb, have created www.UpToParents.org, auniquely interactive website helping separated and divorced parents refocus ontheir children’s needs and agreements protecting them.

Susan M. Boyan, LMFT, is the co-founder of the Cooperative Parenting Institutein Atlanta and provides parent coordination, mediation, co-parenting groups andchild specialist services. She is co-author of several books for professionals, includ-ing The Psychotherapist as Parent Coordinator in High Conflict Divorce.

Kathy Clark, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Social Work Department atCapital University. She has worked with children and families in the divorce processas a custody evaluator, parent educator and group facilitator. She has presentednationally and internationally on issues such as child development and parentingplans, interviewing children, children’s groups, children’s grief and post-divorceadjustment, and children’s perspectives in the legal process.

Cori Erickson, M.S. is CEO of the Wyoming Children’s Access Network, a programto assist divorcing and never-married parents to resolve their disputes throughparent education and mediation in a collaborative manner. She is a member of theAFCC Board of Directors.

Laura Backen Jones, Ph.D. Dr. Jones’research focuses on the design and evalu-ation of effective web-based multimedia intervention and prevention programs forfamilies and social service professionals. She is currently developing an NIH-fundedweb-based parenting program for mothers and fathers going through divorce.

Geri Fuhrmann, Psy.D. is a psychologist and Director of the Child and FamilyForensic Center at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She co-authored Parents Apart®, a parent education program for separating parents, andhelped to develop the Massachusetts Domestic Violence Visitation Risk Assessment.

T. Sue German, J.D. has served as the Administrator for the Family Division of theCircuit Court for Baltimore City for seven years. She currently serves on the

Custody and the Domestic Violence sub-committees of the Family Law Commit-tee for the State of Maryland and presents materials on the family court to variouscommunity organizations and international visitors to Baltimore. Beverly Hovmand, MSW, LCSW-C teaches the Shared Parenting Class for theCircuit Court for Baltimore City, and is a mediator with Louise Phipps Senft & Asso-ciates. She volunteers as a mediator for the Maryland Commission on HumanRights and is a therapist in private practice. Ms. Hovmand is a Board Member onthe Maryland Council on Dispute Resolution, and also acts as a crisis interven-tionist on the team of the Workplace Trauma Center. Jainarian Ramesh Kissoon is a graduate of from the University of Minnesota’sCarlson School of Management and is a frequent speaker on technology in familylaw. One of the founders and inventors of the OurFamilyWizard® parenting web-site, Jai has helped to establish the nation’s leading online resource for sharedparenting.Chet Muklewicz, Ed.D. has presented his divorce education program to over10,000 parents and he is the author of Kids First: Children Coping with Divorceand Family Conflict. He is a licensed psychologist, family therapist, and parent coor-dinator.Ann M. Thomas, M.S. is a native of Indiana. She received her Masters in ClinicalPsychology from Illinois State University in 1992. She is the primary author andNational Trainer of the TransParenting® Program which boasts a more than 250-member Provider Network replicating the curriculum in over 40 states. Shirley A. Thomas, Ph.D. has maintained a private practice for over thirty years,emphasizing divorce and child custody in her work. Dr. Thomas directs a basicdivorce education program and an innovative co-parenting program for parentsin high conflict.Robert M. Smith, M.Div., J.D., a family law attorney, designed Colorado Judi-cial’s statewide parenting education curricula for previously unserved ruralareas, and has initiated new programs and trained trainers throughout the state.He is a member of the AFCC Board of Directors.

About the Presenters

AFCC Board of DirectorsPresidentMary M. Ferriter, J.D., M.P.A.Boston, MA

President ElectHon. William C. FeeAngola, IN

Vice President/SecretaryRobin M. Deutsch, Ph.D.Boston, MA

TreasurerRobert M. Smith, M.Div., J.D.Fort Collins, CO

Past PresidentHon. Hugh E. StarnesFort Myers, FL

Board MembersRichard Altman, J.D., Napoleon, OHWendy Bryans, LL.B., Ottawa, ONAnnette T. Burns, J.D., Phoenix, AZHon. George Czutrin, Hamilton, ONHon. Linda M. Dessau, Melbourne, AustraliaCori Erickson, M.S., Sheridan, WYLinda B. Fieldstone, M.Ed., Miami, FLLeslye Hunter, M.A., Metairie, LAHon. Emile R. Kruzick, Orangeville, ONC. Eileen Pruett, J.D., Columbus, OHArnold T. Shienvold, Ph.D., Harrisburg, PAPhilip M. Stahl, Ph.D., West Palm Beach, FLJanet Walker, Ph.D., Newcastle upon Tyne,

England

AFCC Program CommitteeLeslye Hunter, M.A., Co-chairHon. Denise McColley, Co-chairRobin M. Deutsch, Ph.D.Marsha Kline Pruett, Ph.D.Arnold T. Shienvold, Ph.D.Robert A. Simon, Ph.D.Robert M. Smith, J.D.

AFCC StaffPeter Salem, M.A., Executive DirectorCandace Walker, CMP, CMM, Program DirectorChris Shanahan, B.A., CPA, Business and

Administrative DirectorDavid Vigliotta, B.S., Marketing and Development

ManagerDawn Holmes, Registrar/Office ManagerNola Risse-Connolly, B.A., Program Coordinator

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Discussion of the impact of separation and divorce on children often focuses on the role of the parents and ignores the

bigger picture. How do policy makers influence practice? Do the politics of practitioners change post-separation par-

enting? How does research influence policy, politics, practice and parenting? Join AFCC to unravel these complex issues.

In addition to workshops on mediation, custody evaluation, parenting coordination, parent education, and other pro-

fessional practice, topics may include, but are not limited to:

• Working with Legislatures • The Politics of Marriage and Divorce

• Same-sex Parenting • International Innovations

• Tax Basics for the Professional • New Research in Family Law

• The Politics of Child Support • Domestic Violence and Family Courts

• Kinship Care • Politics and Parenting in Military Families

• Court Services: The Politics of Survival • Judicial Roles in Policy Development

• An International Perspective on • Gender, Politics, Policy and Parenting

• Children’s Rights • Innovations in Legal Practice

• New Dispute Resolution Models • Ethical Issues for Professionals

• Unified Family Courts • The Impact of Natural Disasters on

• Child Support and Military Families • Separated and Divorcing Families

AFCC is accepting proposals for ninety-minute workshop sessions including, but not limited to, the topics listed above.

If you are interested in presenting a workshop, please send the following information: (1) an abstract of 100 words or

less describing your proposed workshop; (2) a one-page outline of your proposed workshop; (3) three learning objec-

tives that will be addressed by your proposed workshop; (4) resumes and complete contact information for all proposed

presenters; (5) the name of the person who will be coordinating your workshop; and (6) contact information for two

professional references. Maximum of four presenters per workshop.

Please note that the deadline for proposals is October 1, 2006. AFCC is unable to guarantee consideration of incom-

plete proposals or those submitted after the deadline. AFCC offers a reduced registration fee for conference pre-

senters. AFCC is unable to reimburse travel and related expenses. Electronic submissions via email are preferred;

however you may also send your proposal to AFCC, Conference Proposal, 6525 Grand Teton Plaza, Madison, WI 53719.

Phone: (608) 664-3750; Fax: (608) 664-3751; Email: [email protected] (Word or WordPerfect attachments only please).

A S S O C I A T I O N O F F A M I LY A N D C O N C I L I A T I O N C O U R T S

44TH ANNUAL CONFERENCEMay 30-June 2, 2007

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Children of Separation and Divorce:The Politics of Policy, Practice and Parenting

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Social Workers: Application has been submitted to the NASW Georgia Chapterand is pending for pre-approval of social work continuing education hours.Licensed Professional Counselors: Continuing education hours have beenapplied for through the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia.Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: Application is being madethrough the Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (GAMFT).Custody Evaluators: California custody evaluators may satisfy part of the 8 hoursof annual continuing education required under California Rules of Court, rule5.225. The views expressed are those of the trainer(s) and do not necessarily rep-resent the official positions or policies of the Judicial Council of CA or theAdministrative Office of the Courts.

Audio RecordingsAudio CDs of the sessions will be available at the conference and may also beordered online at www.dcporder.com/afcc. CD-ROMs of audio and submittedhandout materials may be ordered for delivery after the conference.

Exhibitor Forum and BookstoreThe Exhibitor Forum will be open during conference hours. AFCC publications willbe available for purchase at the AFCC membership and publication table. If you areinterested in renting exhibit space or distributing materials to conference atten-dees, please contact Dawn Holmes at (608) 664-3750 or email [email protected] & Noble will be AFCC’s official bookstore at the Symposium. If you wish todisplay a book for sale, please send an email to [email protected] and mentionAFCC in the subject line.

ScholarshipsA limited number of scholarships will be awarded for the Symposium andCongress. Scholarships include registration fees for the conference. Scholarshipsfor the Symposium will also include registration fees for a full-day pre-symposiuminstitute. Scholarship recipients are responsible for funding their own travel, lodg-ing, meals and related expenses. Scholarship applications are available on theconference page of the AFCC Web site at www.afccnet.org or call (608) 664-3750to request an application if you do not have Internet access. Online submissionsare preferred.

AFCC Hospitality SuiteAFCC’s Hospitality Suite will be open in the evening for informal networking andrefreshment. The Hospitality Suite is a great place to catch up with old friends andmake new ones. Please wear your name badge.

Taste of AtlantaSign up on site and join a group of 8-10 for dinner at a local restaurant. Fridayevening for Symposium participants and Sunday evening for Congress participantswill be your opportunity to dine with friends and colleagues. Restaurant descrip-tions and sign up sheets will be available in the conference registration area.Participants are responsible for food, beverage and transportation costs.

Special NeedsIf you have special meal requests or other special needs, please note this on theregistration form. The Sheraton Midtown Atlanta meets ADA requirements.

Room SharingIf you are in search of a roommate, check the box on the registration form. Yourname will be placed on a list that will be provided to others who request room-mate information. Please be certain to note your gender on the form. Roommatesare responsible for contacting one another and making hotel reservations.

All sessions will be smoke free.

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Travel and Lodging InformationHotel InformationSheraton Midtown Atlanta at Colony Square188 14th Street NE at PeachtreeAtlanta, Georgia 30361

The Sheraton Midtown Atlanta is located between downtown and Buckhead inthe heart of Midtown, Atlanta’s arts and business district. Just steps away fromnightlife, restaurants, theaters and attractions, the hotel is also convenient to theColony Square Mall and Food Court. In addition to the hotel’s fitness center, youmay want check out tennis courts and a six-mile jogging trail at Piedmont Park,just two blocks from the hotel.

AFCC attendees are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements andwill receive the special rate of $131 per night for a single or double room. TheAFCC block of rooms will be released to the public for general sale on September 16and the hotel may be sold out before that date, so please make your reserva-tions early. Call the Sheraton Midtown Atlanta at (678) 553-4279 or SheratonWorldwide Reservations toll-free at (800) 325-3535. Or, make your reservationsonline at www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/AFCC2006.

Airline TravelThe Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is served by more than20 airlines and is located just 12 miles south of the Sheraton Midtown Atlanta.Burkhalter Travel, AFCC’s preferred travel agency, is available to assist you with thebest rates for your transportation needs. Contact the Burkhalter Travel GroupDepartment at (800) 556-9286 or (608) 833-6968 and request any of thefollowing: Linda Emmons (ext. 254), Amanda Shane (ext. 251), Jenny Klamm (ext.255) or Pat Williams (ext. 250).

Ground TransportationThe Atlanta International Airport has a new Ground Transportation InformationCenter located in the Arrivals Lobby. The Atlanta Link, (404) 524-3400, offers shut-tle service to Midtown for $18.50 one way or $33 roundtrip. The MetropolitanAtlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has service to and from the airport to itsMARTA Arts Center Station, just two blocks from the Sheraton Midtown. Sched-ules may be obtained by calling MARTA at (404) 848-4711 or by visiting theirwebsite at www.itsmarta.com. Taxicab fare from the airport to Midtown is approx-imately $32 one way, with a $2 per person additional charge. Car rentals are alsoavailable at the airport.

ParkingValet parking is available for a daily charge of $18. Overnight self-parking is $16per day. These daily charges are subject to change.

Of Special NoteContinuing Education CreditsAFCC will provide a certificate of conference attendance for a processing fee of $10for members and $15 for nonmembers. The certificate will verify attendance atconference sessions and may be used to apply for continuing education creditswith the registrant’s accrediting institution.Psychologists: AFCC is approved by the American Psychological Association tooffer continuing education for psychologists. AFCC maintains responsibility for theprogram. Psychologists who wish to receive continuing education credits mustregister for the certificate of attendance and sign in and out in the back of the ses-sion room. Lawyers: The program has been submitted to the Georgia State Bar for contin-uing legal education approval. Any fees due the Georgia Bar will be theresponsibility of the CLE applicant.

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