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COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE

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Collaborative Practice Training - 3 Day Course

Start / End Dates

27 November 2024 - 05 December 2024

Workshop Dates

27 – 28 November, 5 December 2024, 9am to 5pm AEDT each day

Workshop Location

Online

CN241102_PSK1

$1,859.00

Designed For
This course is designed for experienced family lawyers, wills and estates Lawyers, commercial and civil dispute lawyers; FDRPs; NMAS Mediators, accountants, financial advisors, psychologists, psychiatrists counsellors, social workers. The additional day combines theory with practical exercises, helping you confidently evaluate and apply collaborative practice approaches to resolve disputes effectively.
CPD Points
18
Mandatories Covered

The program covers the mandatory requirements of Professional Skills – 12 points, Ethics and professional responsibility – 3 points, Substantive Law – 3 points. 

Collaborative Practice Training - 2 Day Course

Start / End Dates

27 November 2024 - 28 November 2024

Workshop Dates

27 - 28 November 2024, 9am to 5pm AEDT each day

Workshop Location

Online

CN241103_PSK1

$1,199.00

Designed For
This course is designed for experienced family lawyers, wills and estates Lawyers, commercial and civil dispute lawyers; FDRPs; NMAS Mediators, accountants, financial advisors, psychologists, psychiatrists counsellors, social workers.
CPD Points
12
Mandatories Covered

The program covers the mandatory requirements of Professional Skills – 8 points, Ethics and professional responsibility – 2 points, Substantive Law – 2 points.   

Collaborative Practice Training - 1 Day refresher

Start / End Dates

05 December 2024 - 05 December 2024

Workshop Dates

5 December 2024, 9am to 5pm AEDT

Workshop Location

Online

CN241201_PSK1

$660.00

Designed For
This course is designed for legal practitioners and other professionals who have previously undertaken some form of collaborative practice training. Suitable for experienced family lawyers, wills and estates Lawyers, commercial and civil dispute lawyers; FDRPs; NMAS Mediators, accountants, financial advisors, psychologists, counsellors, and social workers
CPD Points
6
Mandatories Covered

The program covers the mandatory requirements of Professional Skills – 4 points, Ethics and professional responsibility – 2 points

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OVERVIEW

Your pathway to become a collaborative practitioner

Enhance your career and skills using the Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice (ICP) model as either a lawyer, coach or expert consultant.

ICP is a proven method of alternative dispute resolution that emphasises a team-based holistic approach to managing a family breakdown and resolving disputes. This method is also useful in resolving Wills and Estates and commercial disputes. The model elevates principled negotiation through a structured collaborative process as an alternative to adversarial bargaining through the prism of actual or potential litigation.

Why enrol in our Collaborative Practice course?

  • Master the art of creating client-centered, holistic solutions.
  • Learn innovative practices for lasting, comprehensive outcomes.
  • Enhance client service through effective team collaboration.
  • Foster creative problem-solving in a conflict-free environment.

Choose from our course options:

  • A two-day course for essential training
  • A three-day course for added confidence and practical experience, or
  • A one-day refresher for current practitioners to enhance their skills and network.

This two-day introductory short course meets the minimum training requirement to be eligible for membership at the Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals.

COURSE STRUCTURE

During each course offering, the expert facilitators will focus on family separation and family law. You will gain the confidence to know when the ICP approach is appropriate – and apply it for the best legal outcome to all parties.

Two-Day Course:

  • You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the ICP approach, learn to facilitate interest-based negotiations, practice overcoming impasses, understand confidentiality and ethics.
  • Fulfil the minimum training requirements to gain eligibility to join the Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals.

Three-Day Course:

  • Highly recommended if you are seeking to build your confidence in ICP.
  • Includes the two-day minimum training plus the additional one-day practical component.

One-Day Practical/Refresher:

  • This one-day practicum will get you across the best practice techniques and hone the most vital skills that facilitate successful dispute resolution via the ICP process.
  • Designed for current collaborative practitioners.
  • Opportunity to expand your network and enhance your techniques.

Learn how to achieve win-win situations for families as a collaborative lawyer. Discover ways to reduce the emotional impact and disruption of significant change, applying proven methods for effective dispute resolution in the right circumstances.

By participating in this course, you will:

  • Gain an understanding of the ICP approach, the key roles, the participation agreement and ground rules
  • Learn how to screen for whether ICP is appropriate in the circumstances of a dispute
  • Understand how to facilitate interest-based, principled negotiations at 5-way and 3-way meetings and manage team dynamics
  • Analyse scenarios and practice applying the ICP model and skills via practical exercises
  • Practice methods for overcoming impasses
  • Understand how to approach issues of confidentiality and professional ethics
  • Meet the eligibility training requirements to apply for membership to the Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals
  • Receive a Certificate of Completion

We strongly recommend the optional third day for those new to collaborative practice to put your new learned skills into practice.

This comprehensive option includes everything from the Two-Day Training Course plus the One-Day Refresher. The additional day balances theory with practical exercises, providing you with the confidence to assess the appropriateness of the collaborative practice approach for resolving disputes and to apply it effectively for the benefit of all parties involved.

Refresh and refine your dispute resolution skills in one day

Enhance your expertise in the Interdisciplinary Collaborative process with this intensive one-day practicum, ideal for practitioners with prior Collaborative Practice training.

  • Hands-on practice - Work through case studies and exercises on 5-way and 3-way meetings
  • Best practice techniques - Learn to handle impasses, team dynamics, and ethical challenges
  • Knowledge exchange -Share strategies with peers and facilitators
  • Stay updated - Discover recent research and updates on the collaborative process
  • Earn a certificate of completion

Our expert facilitators include leading Collaborative Practitioners:

  • David Roberts, Mediator, FDRP, Counsellor and Collaborative Practitioner Coach
  • Jackie Jones, Collaborative Family Law Practitioner and Accredited Family Law Specialist

These ICP training courses are designed for:

  • Legal practitioners, especially in Family Law, Wills and Estates practice and/or commercial dispute resolution
  • Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners and NMAS accredited mediators
  • Financial professionals including accountants and advisors
  • Psychologists, counsellors, and social workers
  • Professionals looking to become Collaborative Coaches or Associate Coaches, subject to eligibility requirements.

If you intend to claim CPD units for this educational activity, please note that CPD activities are not accredited by the Law Society of NSW or any other equivalent local authority, with the exception of Western Australia. If you hold a practising certificate in a state or territory other than Western Australia and this educational activity extends your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development, then you should claim one (1) "unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. The annual requirement is ten (10) CPD units each year from 1 April to 31 March. Some practitioners, such as accredited specialists are required to complete more than ten (10) units each CPD year.

Practitioners holding WA practising certificates may attend but are not eligible to earn CPD points for this course.

Fantastic presenters, great rhythm, good balance practice/theory leading to comprehensive training and presentation of key aspects of collaborative practice. I can’t see anything you could have done better.

Collaborative Practice Attendee

 

Fabulous presenters, they were very knowledgeable and engaging. Team work was very good. I would highly recommend this course.

Collaborative Practice Attendee

Presenters were willing and able to share their personal experiences, processes and precedents which was so helpful.

Collaborative Practice Attendee

Engaging presenters – created a great learning atmosphere.

Collaborative Practice Attendee

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice (ICP) is an internationally proven method of dispute resolution. It emphaises a team-based holistic approach to resolving disputes.

The two-day training course will help you gain an understanding of the ICP approach, and fulfil the minimum requirements to apply for membership to the Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals.

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