Course Description/Goals:
This program explores a multi-disciplinary approach to family law mediation that brings together legal and mental health professionals to better support clients and attorneys throughout the dispute resolution process. Participants will learn how this team-based model can improve client preparation, address emotional dynamics that often derail mediation, and help attorneys move cases toward more efficient and lasting resolution.

Learning Objectives:
~ Identify the structure and purpose of a multi-disciplinary approach to family law mediation, including how legal and mental health professionals collaborate to support the mediation process.
~ Evaluate the role of emotional regulation strategies and interventions as well as trauma-informed practices in preparing clients to participate meaningfully in mediation and improving the likelihood of successful resolution.
~ Assess when a case is appropriate for a team-based mediation model and implement practical strategies to prepare clients and cases for productive settlement discussions.