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Firm Name (if applicable)

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Basic requirements for collaborative practitioners:

CCDM sets the following basic requirements for a professional to hold himself/herself out as a Practitioner who satisfies CCDM standards for Collaborative Practice in family related disputes. These standards have been adopted from those set forth by the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP).

General Requirements:

1.1: The collaborative practitioner is a member in good standing of:

• CCDM; and
• a local collaborative practice group

1.2: The collaborative practitioner diligently strives to practice in a manner consistent with the:

• IACP Principles of Collaborative Practice; and
• IACP ethical standards for Collaborative Practitioners

1.3: The basic trainings referred to in 2.3, 3.3 and 4.3 must be trainings that meet the
       IACP Minimum standards for trainings delivered by trainers who meet the IACP minimum standards for trainers.

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CCDM MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR COLLABORATIVE LAWYERS

I am a member in good standing as a licensed lawyer in Connecticut.

I have background and experience in Connecticut family law

At least 12 hours of basic collaborative training to be either:
collaborative law training, or interdisciplinary collaborative training.

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I have at least one 30-hour training in client-centered, facilitative conflict resolution, of the kind typically taught in mediation training (interest-based, narrative or transformative mediation programs).

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In addition to the above, I have an accumulation of 15 further hours of training in any of the following areas: Interest-based negotiation training, Communication skills training, Collaborative training beyond the minimum twelve hours of initial collaborative training, Advanced mediation training, or Basic professional coach training.

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.CCDM MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR COLLABORATIVE MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS:

I am a mental health professional licensed and in good standing in the State of Connecticut.

I have background, education and experience in:
• Family systems theory
• Individual and family life cycle and development
• Assessment of individual and family strengths
• Assessment and challenges of family dynamics in separation and divorce
• Challenges of restructuring families after separation
• For child specialists: additional expertise in child development, clinical experience with a specialty focus on children and an in-depth understanding of children’s unique issues both before and after divorce

I have at least 12 hours of basic interdisciplinary collaborative training.

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I have at least one 30-hour training in client-centered, facilitative conflict resolution, of the kind typically taught in mediation training (interest-based, narrative or transformative mediation programs).

Trainer

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In addition to the above, I have an accumulation of 15 further hours of training in any of the following areas: • Communication skills training • Collaborative training beyond the minimum twelve hours of initial collaborative training • Advanced mediation training • Basic professional coach training

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I have a minimum of 6 hours of education in the basic understanding of family law in Connecticut.

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CCDM MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR COLLABORAIVE FINANCIAL PRACTITIONERS:

I have a professional license, designation or certification in good standing in one of the following:

• CFP® - Certified Financial PlannerTM
• CPA – Certified Public Accountant
• CA – Chartered Accountant
• CMA – Certified Management Accountant
• CGA – Certified General Accountant
• ChFC – Chartered Financial Consultant
• EA – Enrolled Agent
Or equivalent license or designation subject to review and approval by CCDM on a case by case basis.

I have background, education and experience in the following:

I have at least 12 hours of interdisciplinary collaborative training.

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Second Trainer

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Third Trainer

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I have a minimum of 6 hours of education in the basic understanding of family law in Connecticut.

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Second Trainer

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Third Trainer

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In addition to the above, I have an accumulation of 12 hours of education in the financial aspects of divorce giving the financial professional advanced understanding of family law in Connecticut

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Second Trainer

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Third Trainer

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I have at least one 30-hour training in client-centered, facilitative conflict resolution, of the kind typically taught in mediation training (interest-based, narrative or transformative mediation programs).

Trainer

Years in which training occurred

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In addition to the above, I have an accumulation of 15 further hours of training in any of the following areas: • Communication skills training • Collaborative training beyond the minimum twelve hours of initial collaborative training • Advanced mediation training • Basic professional coach training

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