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Co-Sponsors:
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists - San Diego Chapter
Commission on Children, Youth & Families - San Diego County
Endorsed by:
Family Law
Section of the San Diego County Bar Association
Children At Risk
Committee of the San Diego County Bar Association
Our keynote speaker is renowned author, clinician and consultant, Isolina Ricci, Ph.D.
Dr. Isolina Ricci will be presenting on her new book: Mom's House, Dad's House for Kids: How To Feel At Home in One Home or Two, an inspiring, upbeat approach for children and their parents that goes well beyond coping to building skills that foster resiliency, trust, confidence, and a sense of family. Dr. Ricci is recognized as a pioneer in the field of separation, divorce, co-parenting, and family mediation. She began her work first as a family researcher more than 30 years ago, then became a child and family therapist, a family mediator, educator, then the head of a statewide office for Family Court Services for the California Administrative Office of the Courts. Beginning in the early 1970s, she championed the right of children to a continuing relationship with both parents after separation and challenged the assumption that divorcing parents could never learn to work together for the sake of the children. Many of her pioneering concepts such as the Parenting Agreement/Plan have been adapted by lawmakers, the legal profession, and the mental health community. Her work has been cited in several appellate court decisions.
Professionals will gain new knowledge and skills to use in their work with parents and children and explore the concept of a "value added" practice. After a review of selected research and drawing on clinical experience, Dr. Ricci will itemize the keys to resiliency and successful long-term adjustment. She will suggest specific actions attorneys, mental health professionals and mediators can take to promote healthy adjustment for children and reduce long term hostilities between the parents. With a focus on custody, living arrangements and co-parenting, Dr. Ricci presents clear directives designed to support the “best interests of children.”
Parents and concerned others will have the opportunity to learn practical ways to help their children cope with change, solve problems, and become stronger and more resilient. Dr. Ricci will also discuss ways parents can manage an acceptable working relationship with the other parent and ways to define personal boundaries.
Dr. Ricci's books will be available for sale at both the morning and afternoon seminars at a discount to participants, and Dr. Ricci will be happy to sign your book.
Note: there will be two sessions to this educational seminar. The morning session will provide professional education for Legal and Mental Health Professionals. The afternoon session will provide practical education for Parents and Others concerned with children of divorce and separation.
Please view the flyers for each session and share them with friends and colleagues. We hope this to be a positive and educational experience for all!
Flyer and Application for
Mental Health Professionals
Flyer and Application for
Legal Professionals
Flyer and Application for Parents, Step-Parents, Extended Families, and all Concerned Others