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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE MAY 2012
“WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT ALFIE?”
For those you old enough to remember the 1966 British film, Alfie, staring Michael Caine and Shelly Winters, you should catch on to this message. The song went something like this:
“Is it just for the moment we live?
What’s it all about when you sort it out, Alfie?
Are we meant to take more than we give?
Or are we meant to be kind?”
So, you want me to tell you what it’s all about, LACFLA members, (Alfies)? Okay, I will tell you what it’s all about!
It’s all about the CPCal Celebration 7 which took place in Berkeley, CA this past weekend. For those who attended there is no doubt you came back to Los Angeles enthusiastic, rejuvenated, pumped up, and ready to take the collaborative message to your clients and the Southern California community. For those of you who missed the celebration, too bad, so sad, but guess what? Pull out your 2013 calendar right now. Mark down April 26-28, 2013. CPCal Celebration 8 will take place in Manhattan Beach. It is only a stone’s throw from wherever you are. I will be standing out in front of the Manhattan Beach Marriott Hotel with a free cup of coffee (crème and sugar included)!
Is that all there is? No way! It’s also all about the Southern California Public Education campaign. Those of you who attended the CPCal Celebration were entertained at the Oscar after party event sponsored by LACFLA on Friday night. We had over 30 LACFLA members who were entertained by our very own Kathleen O’Connor and her renowned members of the Northern California band of public education campaigners. Stay tuned for further notices on how you can get on our Southern California Public Education bandwagon.
And, guess what? There is more to talk about. Remember our message on accountability? For all of you who want to take your collaborative practice to the next level … for all of you who want to dust off and refresh your previous LACFLA training certificate … and for all of you who want to develop and enhance your skills with advanced training, you will find the Collaborative Divorce Education Institute intermediate and advanced programs being held June 7-9, 2012 in Pomona. Go to cdeioc.com for registration. Our LACFLA members will be welcomed with open arms but we cannot guarantee priority seating (first come, first served)!
So there it is, folks, a whole lot of ALFIE’s “what’s it all about” for you to think about!
Frederick J. Glassman
LACFLA President
EXTRA...EXTRA...
Congratulations to all of the Attendees who attended LACFLA's 4th Annual Collaborative Law Basic Training in October, as well as all returning LACFLA members who attended the 1-day Advanced Training on Sunday. The programs met with tremendous success as evidenced by the overwhelming feedback that the LACFLA Faculty has received from the Attendees.
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2012 LACFLA Board of Directors
Front row: left to right: Jena Stara, Michelle Daneshrad, Jill Cohen, Carol Hirshfield, Dawn Strachan, Fern Salka, Vi Ballard, Kathleen O'Connor, Frederick Glassman and Joe Spirito.
Back row: left to right: Ron Rosenfeld, Steven Garelick, Ellyn Stein, Kevin Chroman, Brian Don Levy, Jeff Jacobson and Warren Sacks.
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LACFLA is proud to present 7 of our members who are on the 2011-2012 Board
of Directors for CPCal, the Statewide organization.
Congratulations to All!
(left to right)
Fred Glassman, Kim Davidson, Kathleen O'Connor, Leslee Newman, David Kuroda,
Stephanie Maloney, Warren Sacks
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LACFLA SPOTLIGHT BOARD MEMBER
I am honored, excited and overwhelmed by the intense dedication of your
LACFLA Board Members. We are now featuring a bit of personal news from some
of your board members. Feel free to contact our board members as they are
ready, willing and able to mentor you in our common quest for spreading the
collaborative law process throughout the metropolitan Los Angeles
community
FREDERICK J. GLASSMAN,
LACFLA President
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LACFLA is proud to announce
Vi Ballard as our spotlight Board Member in May.
Meet Board Member, Vi Ballard!
As a Marriage Family Therapist, I have the opportunity to help many different types of people; couples, whose families, Kids, and Individuals that may be going through difficult times. When people are under stress such as divorce, they need to have hope that tomorrow will be better, and guidance to help them create a better tomorrow. Being on the LACFLA Board has allowed me to meet great people dedicated to helping others while they go through this stressful time called divorce. You may or may not know that I have a passion for helping children and the dedicated members of LACFLA, I believe, also share my passion. Helping families resolve conflict during a divorce in a collaborative way, gives people hope for a better life after divorce and allows one to maintain their self worth. I'm proud to be a Board Member of an organization that supports families during this difficult time.
As a Marriage Family Therapist, I have the opportunity to help many different types of people; couples, whose families, Kids, and Individuals that may be going through difficult times. When people are under stress such as divorce, they need to have hope that tomorrow will be better, and guidance to help them create a better tomorrow. Being on the LACFLA Board has allowed me to meet great people dedicated to helping others while they go through this stressful time called divorce. You may or may not know that I have a passion for helping children and the dedicated members of LACFLA, I believe, also share my passion. Helping families resolve conflict during a divorce in a collaborative way, gives people hope for a better life after divorce and allows one to maintain their self worth. I'm proud to be a Board Member of an organization that supports families during this difficult time.
VISIT VI ON THE WEB AT http://southbaytherapist.com/
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LACFLA MEMBER OF THE MONTH!
Angus Strachan, Ph.D.
Angus Strachan, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist. He has worked with families facing divorce for the last 30 years, providing custody evaluation, mediation, parenting plan coordination and family therapy services. He has written articles and spoken frequently in the family law community.
Dr. Strachan grew up in Britain and received degrees from both Cambridge and London Universities before completing his Ph.D. in clinical psychology at UCLA. He conducted research on family approaches to the treatment of major psychopathology (schizophrenia and bipolar disorder) in the U.K. and U.S., first as a postdoctoral fellow at UCLA and the Institute of Psychiatry in London and later as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology at UCLA.
Subsequent to his academic research career, Dr. Strachan has been Director of the Family Therapy Institute of Southern California, co-founder (with Ken Cloke and others) of the Center for Dispute Resolution, and has had a busy practice as a clinical psychologist. He has also consulted to organizations, performing organizational analysis and conducting selection and dispute resolution programs.
VISIT DR. STRACHAN ON THE WEB AT
http://www.lundstrachan.com/st_astrachan_info.html
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LACFLA NEWS FLASH!
LACFLA BOARD MEMBERS AT CP CAL!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PDF FLYER!
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Marital dissolution is not often merely legal or economic disputes. Because they arise out of the most intimate relationships, they
implicate the basic personal, emotional and familial needs of
parties and their children. Our court system increasingly has
recognized that a judicial decree is far from the final word in a
divorce; parental and fiscal responsibilities may last for many years.
The collaborative approach, which includes attorneys for each party,
as well as mental health professionals and neutral financial experts
to support the family and guide the parties to mutually acceptable resolutions, can provide parties with complementary resources and dispute resolution methods that are simply unavailable in court.
--Ronald M. George, Chief Justice of California
Supreme Court of California
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EVENTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Very soon we will announce more dates for our hotly anticipated
Brown Bag Lunch Calendar!
Find out what all the buzz is about. Join in with the Brown Bag Lunches.
One Brown Bag Lunch, hosted by Board Member Vi Ballard was a huge success. Read a few words from Vi:
“…Regarding the brown bag lunch held yesterday in my office. Three people attended. Everyone had very good energy and was very enthusiastic. They commented on how enjoyable our discussion was. We discussed many things about collaborative divorce even though there were no attorneys present. I'll forward to hosting the next one on Friday September 23, 2011.”
Kevin Chroman and Jeff Jacobson hosted a Brown Bag Lunch. This lunch was so well recieved, participants even chimed in. Read some participant feedback:
A few words from participant Dvorah Markman:
“Many, many thanks to Jeff and to Kevin. That "Brown Bag" lunch was the best time I've had in a long time. No kidding. It was invigorating, interesting and inspiring. Probably principally to the comfortable surroundings and to the fact that while some of us knew each other, we also had the opportunity to learn of the work of other like-minded professionals.”
…And from participant Tara:
“My sentiments exactly. I look forward to new and renewed connections for good. Thank you again and to the firm and staff who made it possible.”
…And from participant Debi Graboff:
“Jeff thanks for hosting today. I enjoyed seeing you, reconnecting with a few others and meeting new colleagues. I am very excited to continue building a collaborative law practice…”
…And from co-host Kevin Chroman:
“Jeff, thank you so much for organizing such a successful lunch. The food, the company and the discussion were all thoroughly enjoyable. I look forward to remaining in contact with everyone. You did a fantastic job. Your efforts are very much appreciated.”
A terrific Brown Bag Lunch was held in the office of Diana Martinez. Read what Diana had to say:
Diana Martinez
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ARTICLE ARCHIVE
Read articles by new Board Member, Joe Spirito
Recent Trends in Family Law in California by Joe Spirito
Key Decisions in California Family Law Cases by Joe Spirito
Responding To Recent Changes in Family Law by Joe Spirito
Developing An Effecting Family Law Practice by Joe Spirito
Mistakes to Avoid During Family Law Litigation by Joe Spirito
Minimizing Costs in a Family Law Case by Joe Spirito
Read articles by Mary Ann Aronsohn, MA, LMFT
RESOURCE LIST FOR DIVORCING FAMILIES
by Mary Ann Aronsohn, MA, LMFT
PACT HELPS PARENTS MAKE DIVORCES SIMPLE
by Mary Ann Aronsohn, MA, LMFT
PARALLEL PARENTING
by Mary Ann Aronsohn, MA, LMFT
COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE: A CRITICAL RESOURCE FOR THERAPISTS
by Mary Ann Aronsohn, MA, LMFT
AAMFT ARTICLE 2004
by Mary Ann Aronsohn, MA, LMFT
COLLABORATIVE COACHING: HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM THERAPY
by Mary Ann Aronsohn, MA, LMFT
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