What does it mean to really listen and why is it important in a collaborative case? Really listening requires paying attention to the words spoken, to hear the spoken words with thoughtful attention. Too often, even in collaboratives cases, we are listening to respond instead of to understand. We feel a need to respond immediately with a solution instead of through thoughtful, curious questions and taking the time to hear the client’s interests behind the strict words spoken. We are focusing on … [Read more...]
Now Accepting Nominations For The 2023 Gay G. Cox Award For Excellence In Collaborative Law
Please review the criteria below, and in no more than 200 words explain how and why your proposed nominee meets the criteria. CRITERIA FOR THE AWARD The annual recipient of this award: • is a member of Collaborative Divorce Texas• is substantially involved in collaborative practice• devotes themselves fully to any task undertaken, often going above and beyond the call of duty• exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism and ethics• is passionately committed to … [Read more...]
Spotlight on CDT Executive Director Ronda Robinson
The Board of Trustees of Collaborative Divorce Texas is happy to announce that after seventeen years of filling the role on a part time basis, Ronda Robinson has agreed to provide her services as CDT’s Executive Director full time. As Executive Director, Ronda is responsible for the day-to-day activities of CDT. She wears many hats and wears them all equally well. At any given moment, Ronda can change hats according to CDT’s needs. As most of our members know Ronda from her most visible … [Read more...]
Lunch And The Polyvagel Theory
CDT’s Education and Training Committee, chaired by Carol Mapp, devised a ingenious way to bring continuing education to our members during a time when going to seminars and trainings has been limited by the COVID pandemic. On April 6th, members of CDT were treated to the first of a series of free Lunch and Learn presentations. This one was skillfully reported by our own Jennifer Leister and Melinda Eitzen along with Charissa Fry, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Sunnyvale. The … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss This Summer’s Advanced Training!
Last year we missed CDT’s annual Advanced Training, but thankfully, it is back on the schedule this year. Jacinta Gallant, a Canadian collaborative lawyer, conflict trainer, mediator and innovator will be presenting virtually but still interactively. Jacinta is recognized internationally for her insightful and experiential approach to teaching and managing conflict. She is known for her keen intelligence, engaging personality, and practical, non-judgmental approach to conflict. Her trainings are … [Read more...]
Dr. Honey Sheff Awarded the 2021 Gay G. Cox Award for Excellence in Collaborative Law
The Gay G. Cox Award for Excellence in Collaborative Law is given annually by Collaborative Divorce Texas to an exceptionally deserving CDT member who is substantially involved in collaborative practice, devoted fully to any task undertaken (often going above and beyond the call of duty), exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, and finally, is passionately committed to transforming the conflict resolution process. This year’s recipient of the Gay G. Cox Award for … [Read more...]
14th Annual Collaborative Law Course (Spring Conference)
With the annual SBOT/CDT Collaborative Law Course less than seven weeks away, I began thinking about what the conference means to all of us and the significance of its commonly referred to name, “Spring Conference”. Spring is a season of new beginnings, and the collaborative divorce process contributes immeasurably to the way a family begins their new relationship. Collaborative Divorce helps each client transition to their “new beginning” in the most positive, transparent, respectful, and … [Read more...]
Letter from the President
Collaborative Colleagues and Friends: Thank you so much for being a part of Collaborative Divorce Texas. I hope you are all doing well. When I think back to our time together at Spring Conference in March, it seems like nine years ago instead of nine months. The conference was so inspiring, and it was delightful to be in a room filled with professionals who aspire to change and are changing the way Texans divorce. As the conference ended, I felt recharged with renewed passion … [Read more...]
Annual Networking and Educational Forum by IACP
This is a great year to attend your first (or twenty-first) Annual Networking and Educational Forum put on by the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. This year, it will be held virtually beginning on October 19th and ending on October 29th. Not only will the presentations be virtual so you save the cost of travel and lodging but registration is at a greatly reduced price. There are opportunities to earn additional continuing education credits without charge … [Read more...]
Credentialing 2020 Updates
Collaborative Divorce Texas established the requirements for its members to become credentialed in 2017 with an Inaugural Class of nineteen attorneys, two financial professionals and six mental health professionals. Since that time, seventeen more Collaborative Divorce Texas members have been credentialed. With the accomplishment of qualifying to be a Credentialed Collaborative Professional or a Master Credentialed Collaborative Professional, our members are able to distinguish … [Read more...]
