Upcoming Events
Reducing Resist/Refuse Dynamics with Therapeutic Interventions
John Moran, PhD
Date: January 19, 2021
Time: 12:00 p.m. (Phoenix-Mountain Standard Time)
Location: Webinar (available for live or asynchronous viewing)
$15 Members / $25 Non-Members
Resist Refuse Dynamics (RRD) are activated during Therapeutic Interventions (TI's). Activated Resist Refuse is difficult for clinicians to manage. The presentation examines how RRD factors are activated, and how TI's can be organized to minimize treatment resistance. The workshop also examines how psycho-legal and clinical issues interface when TI activated RRD cannot be resolved.
REGISTER HERE. MEMBERS SHOULD USE THE DISCOUNT CODE "RRD2021"
*This live webinar will be recorded and made available for later purchase. A new link to register for the video will be provided shortly after the live event. Please check back for a new link!
John Moran, PhD
Date: January 19, 2021
Time: 12:00 p.m. (Phoenix-Mountain Standard Time)
Location: Webinar (available for live or asynchronous viewing)
$15 Members / $25 Non-Members
Resist Refuse Dynamics (RRD) are activated during Therapeutic Interventions (TI's). Activated Resist Refuse is difficult for clinicians to manage. The presentation examines how RRD factors are activated, and how TI's can be organized to minimize treatment resistance. The workshop also examines how psycho-legal and clinical issues interface when TI activated RRD cannot be resolved.
REGISTER HERE. MEMBERS SHOULD USE THE DISCOUNT CODE "RRD2021"
*This live webinar will be recorded and made available for later purchase. A new link to register for the video will be provided shortly after the live event. Please check back for a new link!
2021 Annual Member Meeting
Arizona Chapter Board
Date: Wed, Jan 20, 2021
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (MST)
Open to all members of the parent organization in good standing
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/899649677
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 899-649-677
New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/899649677
Arizona Chapter Board
Date: Wed, Jan 20, 2021
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (MST)
Open to all members of the parent organization in good standing
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/899649677
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 899-649-677
New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/899649677
Past Webinars (Now with asynchronous viewing option)
Changing Paradigms of Marijuana Use and Family Court
Date: Friday, December 18, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Phoenix-Mountain Standard Time)
Location: Webinar (available for live or asynchronous viewing)
$15 Members / $25 Non-Members
With the passage of Proposition 207, to legalize recreational marijuana use, it was decided that it would be best to visit the issue of marijuana use and how it may affect individual/families and family law cases. The presenters, listed below, will explore the neurobiology of addiction, Cannabis addiction and its treatment, how the passage of the Proposition will affect custody evaluations and family mediations and how judges will respond when creating orders when there is evidence of the abuse of the substance. Dr. James Stoehr will discuss the neurobiology of addiction as it pertains to marijuana use. Mr. Brad Mattingly, author and substance abuse counselor, will discuss treatment of Cannabis addiction. Mr. Sidney Buckman, MA will discuss the impact of the law change on mediating family law cases, conducting custody evaluations and creating parenting time plans. Hon. Bruce Cohen will discuss, from the court’s perspective of how the new law can affect creating orders in family law cases.
Date: Friday, December 18, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Phoenix-Mountain Standard Time)
Location: Webinar (available for live or asynchronous viewing)
$15 Members / $25 Non-Members
With the passage of Proposition 207, to legalize recreational marijuana use, it was decided that it would be best to visit the issue of marijuana use and how it may affect individual/families and family law cases. The presenters, listed below, will explore the neurobiology of addiction, Cannabis addiction and its treatment, how the passage of the Proposition will affect custody evaluations and family mediations and how judges will respond when creating orders when there is evidence of the abuse of the substance. Dr. James Stoehr will discuss the neurobiology of addiction as it pertains to marijuana use. Mr. Brad Mattingly, author and substance abuse counselor, will discuss treatment of Cannabis addiction. Mr. Sidney Buckman, MA will discuss the impact of the law change on mediating family law cases, conducting custody evaluations and creating parenting time plans. Hon. Bruce Cohen will discuss, from the court’s perspective of how the new law can affect creating orders in family law cases.
Family Court Service Provider Orientation & Update 2020: Different Roles and Things to Know
Date: October 16, 2020
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Webinar (details to be provided to paid registrants)
$15 Members / $25 Non-Members
The Annual Orientation and Update is approaching. This year we’re VIRTUAL. Our 2020 O&U meeting will review different service roles (Parenting Coordinator, Comprehensive Family Evaluator, Therapeutic Interventionist, Forensically Informed Therapist, etc.), but also include Q&A by panelists about some “does and doesn’t” of providing services in those roles. Participating judges will detail what they look for from service providers and offer tips to improve work product. Attorneys will address the continuing evolution of presumptive 50%-50% parenting time orders versus Best Interest standards. Ethical updates regarding telepractice for mental health providers will be discussed.
Missed us live this time? Not to worry, you can now watch the recorded webinar by registering here.
After registering, you will receive an email with instructions to access the video, as well as your CE certificate of attendance!
Date: October 16, 2020
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Webinar (details to be provided to paid registrants)
$15 Members / $25 Non-Members
The Annual Orientation and Update is approaching. This year we’re VIRTUAL. Our 2020 O&U meeting will review different service roles (Parenting Coordinator, Comprehensive Family Evaluator, Therapeutic Interventionist, Forensically Informed Therapist, etc.), but also include Q&A by panelists about some “does and doesn’t” of providing services in those roles. Participating judges will detail what they look for from service providers and offer tips to improve work product. Attorneys will address the continuing evolution of presumptive 50%-50% parenting time orders versus Best Interest standards. Ethical updates regarding telepractice for mental health providers will be discussed.
Missed us live this time? Not to worry, you can now watch the recorded webinar by registering here.
After registering, you will receive an email with instructions to access the video, as well as your CE certificate of attendance!
Past Events
Family Court Professionals During COVID-19: A Multidisciplinary Panel Discussion on Adapting to New Challenges
Date: August 7, 2020
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Webinar (details to be provided to registrants)
The Arizona Chapter has assembled a multidisciplinary panel of professionals who perform various roles related to the family court. We are pleased to invite you to our webinar conveniently held over the lunch hour. Members will hear from a cross section of judges, attorneys, supervisors, and other court-involved mental health professionals who will discuss the unique challenges of operating practices and legal processes as a result of our global pandemic. Panelists will share their strategies for adapting to the ongoing crisis while continuing to provide quality services.
Date: August 7, 2020
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Webinar (details to be provided to registrants)
The Arizona Chapter has assembled a multidisciplinary panel of professionals who perform various roles related to the family court. We are pleased to invite you to our webinar conveniently held over the lunch hour. Members will hear from a cross section of judges, attorneys, supervisors, and other court-involved mental health professionals who will discuss the unique challenges of operating practices and legal processes as a result of our global pandemic. Panelists will share their strategies for adapting to the ongoing crisis while continuing to provide quality services.
39th Annual Conference in Sedona 2020
Envisioning a Brighter Future for Families
Date: January 24 - 26, 2020
Location: Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
Click here to download the conference brochure.
Envisioning a Brighter Future for Families
Date: January 24 - 26, 2020
Location: Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
Click here to download the conference brochure.
Child Interviewing Training 2019
“Child Interviewing: Helping the Court by Helping Children Share Their Experiences Accurately and Completely”
Date: June 27, 2019, 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm
Midyear Conference 2019
Save the Date: August 23, 2019 (time and location to be determined)
Dr. Stacia Stolzenberg Roosevelt will be discussing allegations of child sexual abuse in family court. Dr. William Fabricius will be presenting the newest research on high conflict divorce, its impact on children, and the most effective treatment approaches to improve outcomes.
Substance Abuse Training 2019
“Substance Abuse, Drug Testing, and Evaluation in Family Court”
Date: May 9, 2019, 5:45 pm – 8:15 pm
AZAFCC Annual Sedona Conference 2019
“Embracing a Changing Culture: Best Practices for Arizona Families”
Date: January 25 – 27, 2019
Click here for the brochure
Annual Mental/Behavioral Health Update
Date: October 12, 2018
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix
AZAFCC Mid Year Conference
Discussion on New Case Law and Personal Safety: Working with High Conflict Families
Date: August 17, 2018, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, lunch included
Location: Florence Community Center
AZAFCC Annual Sedona Conference
“Through the Looking Glass: Bringing Complex Family Issues into Focus”
Dates: January 26-28, 2018
Location: Hilton Sedona Resort
Best Interest Attorney Training
“Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Best Interest Attorneys”
Date: January 11, 2018 from 9 am to 1 pm – lunch included
Location: Florence Community Center
No Cost! Please RSVP by January 8, 2018 to Dena Morgan at DeMorgan@courts.az.gov
Eligible for 3.25 hours CLE including 1 hour ethics
Orientation and Update for Maricopa County Mental Health Providers and Attorneys
Date: October 27, 2017
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Location: ASU Downtown (Mercado), Phoenix
AZAFCC Mid Year Conference
“Addiction, Same-Sex Marriage, and Children Testifying – Hot Topics for a Hot Summer”
Date: September 28, 2017
Location: Florence Community Center
Juvenile Court Roundtable
Date: October 4, 2017
Location: Tucson Juvenile Court Training Room
Conciliation Court Roundtable
Dates: October 5-6, 2017
Location: Tucson – Westward Look Resort
36th AZAFCC Annual Sedona Conference
Mindful Practice: Strengthening Families in Transition
Dates: January 27-29, 2017 (not Super Bowl Weekend)
Location: Hilton Sedona Resort
For the brochure click here
AZAFCC Mid Year Conference
Morning: Parenting and Co-parenting in the Shadow of Domestic Abuse
Afternoon: Can You Hear Me Now? Effective Strategies in Communicating with Children Arizona Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Mindy Mitnick, EdM, MA
Orientation and Update for Maricopa County Mental Health Providers
October 7, 2016
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
New providers: 8:00 am
Established providers: 11:30 am
This program ONLY is NOT intended to count for CEU or CLE
35th Annual Sedona Conference
Arizona Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
A Mosaic of the Modern Family: New Theories, New Evidence, New Strategies
Dates: January 29 – 31, 2016 (not Super Bowl Weekend)
Location: Hilton Sedona Resort
“Child Interviewing: Helping the Court by Helping Children Share Their Experiences Accurately and Completely”
Date: June 27, 2019, 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm
Midyear Conference 2019
Save the Date: August 23, 2019 (time and location to be determined)
Dr. Stacia Stolzenberg Roosevelt will be discussing allegations of child sexual abuse in family court. Dr. William Fabricius will be presenting the newest research on high conflict divorce, its impact on children, and the most effective treatment approaches to improve outcomes.
Substance Abuse Training 2019
“Substance Abuse, Drug Testing, and Evaluation in Family Court”
Date: May 9, 2019, 5:45 pm – 8:15 pm
AZAFCC Annual Sedona Conference 2019
“Embracing a Changing Culture: Best Practices for Arizona Families”
Date: January 25 – 27, 2019
Click here for the brochure
Annual Mental/Behavioral Health Update
Date: October 12, 2018
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix
AZAFCC Mid Year Conference
Discussion on New Case Law and Personal Safety: Working with High Conflict Families
Date: August 17, 2018, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, lunch included
Location: Florence Community Center
AZAFCC Annual Sedona Conference
“Through the Looking Glass: Bringing Complex Family Issues into Focus”
Dates: January 26-28, 2018
Location: Hilton Sedona Resort
Best Interest Attorney Training
“Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Best Interest Attorneys”
Date: January 11, 2018 from 9 am to 1 pm – lunch included
Location: Florence Community Center
No Cost! Please RSVP by January 8, 2018 to Dena Morgan at DeMorgan@courts.az.gov
Eligible for 3.25 hours CLE including 1 hour ethics
Orientation and Update for Maricopa County Mental Health Providers and Attorneys
Date: October 27, 2017
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Location: ASU Downtown (Mercado), Phoenix
AZAFCC Mid Year Conference
“Addiction, Same-Sex Marriage, and Children Testifying – Hot Topics for a Hot Summer”
Date: September 28, 2017
Location: Florence Community Center
Juvenile Court Roundtable
Date: October 4, 2017
Location: Tucson Juvenile Court Training Room
Conciliation Court Roundtable
Dates: October 5-6, 2017
Location: Tucson – Westward Look Resort
36th AZAFCC Annual Sedona Conference
Mindful Practice: Strengthening Families in Transition
Dates: January 27-29, 2017 (not Super Bowl Weekend)
Location: Hilton Sedona Resort
For the brochure click here
AZAFCC Mid Year Conference
Morning: Parenting and Co-parenting in the Shadow of Domestic Abuse
Afternoon: Can You Hear Me Now? Effective Strategies in Communicating with Children Arizona Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Mindy Mitnick, EdM, MA
Orientation and Update for Maricopa County Mental Health Providers
October 7, 2016
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
New providers: 8:00 am
Established providers: 11:30 am
This program ONLY is NOT intended to count for CEU or CLE
35th Annual Sedona Conference
Arizona Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
A Mosaic of the Modern Family: New Theories, New Evidence, New Strategies
Dates: January 29 – 31, 2016 (not Super Bowl Weekend)
Location: Hilton Sedona Resort
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AFCC Regional Conference
Do You Hear What I Hear? Listening to the Voice of the Child Dates: November 5-7, 2015 Location: Hyatt Regency Columbus, Columbus, Ohio |
Maricopa County Orientation and
Update for Providers For all professionals currently serving or those who wish to serve on the Maricopa County Superior Court Family Court Department in the Behavioral Health arena. Dates: October 2, 2015 8:45 – 5:15 Location: AZ Summit Law School, Phoenix, AZ |
AFCC-AAML Conference
Advanced Issues in Child Custody Evaluation, Litigation and Settlement Dates: October 1-3, 2015 Location: Capital Hilton, Washington, DC |