SAVE THE DATE CDT Luncheon during AFLC August 8, 2023 - 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION COMING SOON. … [Read more...]

NEXT lunch & learn October 3, 2023 (keep your eyes open) … [Read more...]

Lunch & Learn May 2, 2023 - 12:00 noon by ZOOM PRESENTER:  Craig Haston FREE to CDT Members $100 to Non-CDT Members (no refunds within 2 days of start of event) Topic: Navigating the Complexities of Option Generation: A Key Step in Collaborative Divorce Description: The option generation phase of a collaborative divorce case is a critical stage in the process and parties’ are often emotionally charged moving into this phase. This talk will discuss ways to negotiate the emotions and … [Read more...]

CDT General Membership Meeting Who: All Active/Current CDT Members When: Friday, March 31, 2023 from 12:15 to 1:15 pm Where: Sonesta Bee Cave Austin Each year, CDT hosts its General Membership Meeting to update all members on the organization’s activities of the previous year, the announcement of the new Credentialed and Master Credentialed Collaborative Professionals, and recognition of the year’s recipient of the Gay G. Cox Award for Excellence in the Practice of Collaborative Law.  The … [Read more...]

16th Annual Collaborative Law Course: Collaborative Camp Out Cosponsored by the Collaborative Law Section of the State Bar of Texasand Collaborative Divorce Texas Mar 30-31, 2023 Sonesta Bee Cave Hotel 12525 Bee Cave Parkway Bee Cave, TX 78738 (512) 483-5900 $189 single/double Hotel Deadline: March 15 Register by March 16 to save! For faster access here is the link to the Sonesta Bee Caves Hotel. You may also reserve your room by calling the hotel directly at 512.483.5900 and asking … [Read more...]

Lunch & Learn (Zoom) - April 4, 2023 Presenter:  Kate Smith Topic:  How to Make Collaborative Divorce Affordable for Middle Income Families When working with middle-income families going through a divorce, often the cost of the process presents an obstacle to them choosing to be Collaborative. We will discuss creative options to keep Collaborative Divorce a viable option for these families. NOTE:  registration FREE for active CDT members; $100 for non-members. REGISTRATION … [Read more...]

“What is “I Made a Difference?” It is a charitable giving campaign that helps fund all of the work that the Collaborative Divorce Texas does on behalf of membership each year. The all-volunteer Board brings members: Ongoing CLE webinars, Basic and Advanced Collaborative Training courses; A two-day annual Collaborative Law CLE course; A fully updated Forms Library for your entire Collaborative practice Networking events and activities with your fellow members across the State … [Read more...]

CDT Advanced Training June 2, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Zoom TRAINER:   David Hoffman Professor of Law, Harvard University; Founder Boston Law Collaborative TOPIC: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and the Problem of Unconscious Bias DESCRIPTION:  Unconscious bias is part of the human condition, and even the best-intentioned people have biases. Successful Collaborative Practice requires an awareness of the ways in which unconscious bias affects our work and our ability to broaden our reach in … [Read more...]

CDT Basic Interdisciplinary Training IN PERSON September 20, 21 & 22, 2023 (the 22nd will be 1/2 day) The Gild (formerly Campbell Centre)– Dallas 8150 N. Central Exp., Suite 200 Dallas, TX  75206 Trainers:  Melinda Eitzen, David Brunson, Honey Sheff and Julie Quaid Tuition EARLY BIRD RATE: before 9/6/2023: Member $375, non-member $450 and student $25. REGULAR RATE:     9/6/2023 on: Member $425, non-member $500 and student … [Read more...]

Lunch & Learn -February 7, 2023 - 12:00 noon Zoom PRESENTERS:  Katie Zuverink, Mary Beth Dennie & Jamie Patterson In this CLE, the presenters will be presenting and discussing the following:  “Marketing”... Things to consider when developing a marketing plan for collaborative divorce practice or your practice group, including: Ethics considerations, audience & goals, resources; and, marketing outlets REGISTRATION Zoom invitation will be sent out the day prior to the event … [Read more...]

Lunch & Learn - January 3, 2023 - 12:00 noon Presented by Zoom Liza A. Greene, Atty In this CLE, Liza will be presenting and discussing the following:  “Bankruptcy for the Collaborative Divorce Practitioner” The topic will cover the basics of bankruptcy that all attorneys should know, how they apply to family law, and specifically to collaborative professionals.  Presentation will include a discussion of various issues that should be considered and how they can be handled in the … [Read more...]

LUNCH & LEARN December 6, 2022 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. PRESENTER:  Robin Watts, M.S., LPC-S Peacefakers, Peacebreakers, and Peacemakers: Managing Interpersonal Conflict Styles in the Collaborative Process Conflict is not always bad. Most conflicts provide opportunities to grow. When we manage our clients' disagreements constructively, the outcome is often creativity, problem-solving, and productive dialogues. This results in a process that allows the clients to grow through conflict … [Read more...]

LUNCH & LEARN REGISTER NOW November 1, 2022 @ 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Topic:  “Discernment Counseling for Couples on the Brink of Divorce: A Natural Partnership for Collaborative Professionals” Speaker:  Dr. Becky Davenport, Ph.D, LMFT-S 1 hour CLE provided; will also provide Certificate of Attendance (all upon request) This presentation will be provided through ZOOM DONE … [Read more...]

Lunch & Learn October 4, 2022 - 12:00 noon Presented by: Cindi Graham, JD & Christy Ford, LPC "The Grieving Process and its Effects on the Collaborative Process" Sign Up for This Event   … [Read more...]

Credentialing/Master Credentialing Applications/forms are updated and ready for 2022 (class of 2023) Submission deadline: September 30, 2022 If you are considering applying to become Credentialed/Master Credentialed, don't wait, start working on your application NOW! Applications to be Credentialed or Master Credentialed are due to the Credentialing Committee of CDT on or before September 30, 2022. Forms can be obtained by logging into the Member’s Section of  the CDT Website and using the … [Read more...]

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS The Benaglio Group Bray, Chappell Patterson & Olsen, Inc. Carter Morris Law Christy Mendelow, ACC, CDC, CDS Grey Reed The Hancock Firm Haston Law Firm Integrated Healthworks Karen H. King, CPA Law Office of Cynthia Barela Graham REGISTRATION CLOSED (Please contact Ronda Robinson w/any questions: ronda@collaborativedivorcetexas.com) The 15th Annual Collaborative Law Luncheon (1 hour of MCLE Credit) DATE:  Tuesday, August 9, 2022 TIME:  12:15 - … [Read more...]

Basic Training in San Antonio (Sept. 14, 15, 16, 2022) (NOTE: all three sessions must be attended fully to receive credit for attending a Basic Training) LOCATION Concorde Career College – San Antonio 4803 Northwest Loop 410, #200 San Antonio, TX  78229 CLE's & CE's - Credit for Attorneys, MHP's and FPs:  14.75 hours & 2.00 Ethics. NO hours formally pre-approved for Psychologist (must submit for approval yourself) BROCHURE (contains a lot more information re: … [Read more...]

Lunch & Learn DATE:  May 3, 2022 TIME:  12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. TOPIC CHANGE:  Top 10 Things Ted Lasso Teaches Us About Collaborative Divorce (previously it was a presentation and tour of the new CDT website) presented by Mickey Gayler RSVP … [Read more...]

LUNCH & LEARN (FREE to members, $100 non-members) April 5, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. via ZOOM PRESENTER: Amy Lambert, JD TOPIC: Handling Premarital (and Post martial) Agreements in the CL process DESCRIPTION: Review what is required for a Premarital Agreement in Texas; Review what can and can’t be included in Premarital Agreements in Texas; Compare the traditional way of handling a Premarital Agreement (legal arm-wrestling) vs. Collaborative prenups; Discuss the … [Read more...]

LUNCH & LEARN (FREE to members, $100 non-members) February 1, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. via ZOOM PRESENTER: Rhonda Cleaves, JD & Honey Sheff, Ph.D. TOPIC: Effective Debrief DESCRIPTION:   purpose of professional debriefs in the Collaborative Law process and considerations for engaging in effective debrief. They will explore why effective debriefs can be difficult and share practice tips to get around those difficulties. REGISTRATION NOTE: 1 hour of CLE's approved for … [Read more...]

“The RSVP deadline has passed.  If you are still interested in attending, please see Ronda Robinson, Executive Director, at the Collaborative Divorce Texas booth on Thursday, during the Conference at the Westin Galleria to be added to the list; however, lunch will not be provided.  You may bring your own with you.” CDT Annual Membership Meeting Who: All Active/Current CDT Members When: Friday, March 25, 2022 from 12:15 to 1:15 pm Where: Westin Galleria/Dallas (Ft Worth 1 Room) Each … [Read more...]

LUNCH & LEARN (FREE to members, $100 non-members) November 2, 2021 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. via ZOOM PRESENTER: Mike Benaglio, CDFA, MAFF TOPIC: Financial Infidelity The emotional response to uncovering financial infidelity in a marriage can be a cause of divorce, a source of compounding distrust and an embarrassment to one or both spouses.  When the clients enter the collaborative process, a major tenet of the successful case will be transparency - even if it has not been practiced in … [Read more...]

CANCELLED We are very sorry to have to cancel this training; however, the registration for the class was smaller than anticipated and to provide the best possible experience, we are rescheduling for 2022 when more professionals are available to participate.  Keep your eyes open for a posting to this training page on our website early next year. Virtual Basic Interdisciplinary Training We hope you will join us remotely with other collaboratively minded professionals on the following dates!  … [Read more...]

15th Annual Collaborative Conference 2022 - March 24 & 25, 2022 Live & in person in Dallas at the Westin Galleria "From Bush League to Big League" Please note: Because the health and safety of staff and attendees is our top priority, TexasBarCLE and host hotels will follow the latest CDC guidelines for in-person events. Attendance will require you to comply with protocols that promote a safe environment. See more details. If an event is rescheduled or changed to a webcast, registrants … [Read more...]

Lunch & Learn - August 3, 2021 - CANCELLED Keep your eyes open for the September lunch & learn registration coming soon … [Read more...]

LUNCH & LEARN - Presented by Craig Haston, JD July 6, 2021 @ 12:00 noon Working with Untrained Professionals in a Collaborative Case Craig Haston will talk about the unique process of a collaborative law case, the requirements of the collaborative law statute, the purposes and goals of training and how to work with untrained professionals to make sure the statute is followed and the procedures and methods employed in a successful collaborative law case are achieved. REGISTER NOTE:  … [Read more...]

CDT Lunch & Learn: "Curious Listening" May 4, 2021 - 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. TRAINER:  Syd Sharples, LCSW Talking about the Insight Mediation model and its application to collaborative.   This model moves beyond interests to identify higher-level cares and the threats to those cares. As a result, new levels of understanding can be achieved, and solution-oriented discussions can progress. REGISTRATION NOTE: these lunch and learns will continue on the 1st Tuesday of every month through … [Read more...]

April 6, 2021 LUNCH & LEARN 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MEMBERS:  FREE (active member status will be verified) NON-MEMBERS: $100.00 Understanding The Polyvagal Theory (and how it affects your client and what to do about it) Jennifer Leister LPCS, Charissa Fry LPC and Melinda Eitzen JD will be discussing how to identify when our clients are dysregulated and have gone into fight or flight mode or shutdown mode and how to help them regulate back into a state where they can make good logical … [Read more...]

ACTUAL HOURS: June 24, 2021 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) June 25, 2021 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) REGISTRATION HAS BEEN CLOSED; AT CAPACITY (if interested in being put on a wait list, please email Ronda at Ronda@collaborativedivorcetexas.com Advanced Training (This Advanced Interdisciplinary training is intended for collaborative practitioners who have completed Basic Interdisciplinary training and have experience participating in collaborative cases.) June 24, 2021 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 … [Read more...]

Who: All Active/Current CDT Members When: Friday, March 5 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Where: You guessed it – Zoom! Each year, CDT hosts its annual Membership Meeting to update all members on the organization’s activities of the previous year, the announcement of the new Credentialed and Master Credentialed Collaborative Professionals, and recognition of the year’s recipient of the Gay G. Cox Award for Excellence in the Practice of Collaborative Law. As with everything else, we are adjusting this … [Read more...]

SAVE THE DATE Please Note: Due to the current guidelines issued by the CDC, we made the decision to change the format of this live event to a webcast. We apologize for any inconvenience, but the health and safety of you, our volunteers, and TexasBarCLE staff is most important. 14th Annual Course Collaborative Law: Building Better Collaboration Cosponsored by the Collaborative Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and Collaborative Divorce Texas MCLE Credit: 12.25 hrs., including 2.5 ethics. … [Read more...]