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Upcoming Programs... Collaborative Divorce in Connecticut: Past, Present & Future. Dinner Meeting, May 7, New Haven. Read more>> Liz Ferris Workshop: "How to Grow Your Practice in 2008," Rescheduled for June 4. Read more>> |
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Important Notice The CCDM-sponsored DMTA Basic Divorce Mediation Training has been postponed and not yet rescheduled. However, we would like to announce that DMTA will be presenting the same 40-hour Basic Divorce Mediation Training in Wellesley, MA, this fall (October 22, 23, 25 and November 7 and 8). For more information, please visit the DMTA website at www.DMTAtraining.com. COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE IN CONNECTICUT: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE Where We Have Been, Where We Are, and Where We Hope to Go! What is the Future We Want to Build? Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Download PDF for full info and directions SCHEDULE 6:00 PM: Registration/Networking/Cash Bar
This is an opportunity for collaborative divorce professionals from around the state to come together, reflect on their experiences, and learn from one another. We will be looking at new and improved models and protocols that have proven successful. Come share your experiences and learn from others’ successes and failures. The program will begin with brief presentations by panelists Barbara Aaron, JD; Linda Keller, LCSW, LMFT; Karly Mitchell, MBA; and Liza Thayer, Ph.D. It is hoped that the synergy from this meeting will provide new and improved methodologies for the enhancement and advancement of collaborative divorce in Connecticut. Download PDF brochure for complete details and directions. You can register and Pay On-Line. Fax or mail your registration form, or call the office to register, then pay here on-line by credit card: IMPORTANT NOTICE: Dinner preferences cannot be guaranteed for registrations received after noon on Friday, May 2. (Thereafter, all meals will be “chef’s choice”). Member ($41.50): (Select from 3 menu options): Non-Member ($46.50): (Select from 3 menu options): Download PDF brochure for complete details and directions. How to Grow Your Practice in 2008 Wednesday, June 4, 2008 8:30 a.m. Registration/Breakfast North Haven Holiday Inn Download PDF brochure for complete details and directions. We are pleased to announce that we have set a new date for the Liz Ferris Practice Growth Workshop: Wednesday, June 4th. And now is the time to register. Do it now – not soon, but now – because space is very limited. You don’t want to be the one left out of this. You also want to take advantage of the Early Bird rate. Not convinced? Not sure whether growing your practice is what you want? Or that this is the way to do it? Don’t take our word for it. Here are some testimonials from your colleagues around the country who’ve been to Liz’s workshops. Mike Fancher won’t spare the hyperbole to talk about it: I attended Liz Ferris's workshop in Toronto and I thought it was the most valuable thing I did at the whole IACP conference. I have been telling every attorney I run into that is trying to build a collaborative practice that they should go to this workshop. There are a lot of workshops out there where you can learn how to practice collaboratively, but unless you have collaborative cases, that is all theoretical. This workshop is for anyone who wants to be doing more collaborative cases than they are doing now. Liz's focus is on helping you plan the steps you need to take to promote your collaborative practice. The workshop I attended went far beyond the mechanics of marketing. We spent a good deal of time looking at our selves and our practices and refining the message we each wanted to communicate to potential clients, as well as talking about ways of getting that message out. A rousing endorsement from Ginger Boyle: I heartily recommend Liz Ferris’ collaborative law marketing workshop. She had us all make a commitment to taking an action step within 90 days. Liz also had us practice speaking what we do in one sentence. I was inspired by her and my collaborative colleagues as we learned how to talk about our work. I encourage everyone to attend her upcoming workshop in Seattle so that we can serve clients and prosper. And high praise from Laura Banks, too busy for long testimonials, but pithy as always: I really enjoyed Liz … all I can say at this point is that I liked her presentation a lot and felt it was valuable. Designed for practitioners of mediation and collaborative divorce who would like to see an increase in their cases, this one-day workshop will offer specific strategies for starting and building a successful practice. You will: Learn the number one strategy for growing your practice. Listen to what is working for mediators and collaborative professionals across North America and the UK who have successfully built their practice. Discover the five essential components for building a thriving practice. Effectively define and communicate your practice message so more prospective clients and referral sources will listen and take action. Identify your ideal referral source and client. Create a result focused action plan for growing your practice. About the Presenter: Download PDF brochure for complete details and directions. You can register and Pay On-Line. Fax or mail your registration form, or call the office to register, then pay here on-line by credit card: Early Bird Registration (by 5/14/08)- Members ($225): Early Bird Registration (by 5/14/08)- Non-Members ($240): After 5/14/08 - Members ($240): After 5/14/08 - Non-Members ($255):Download PDF brochure for complete details and directions. The Connecticut Council for Divorce Mediation and Collaborative Practice FIND A PROFESSIONAL Toll-Free (888)236-CCDM Fax (508) 285-7740 Lori L. Somerville, Executive Director Email: Info@ctmediators.org |