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Introductory Collaborative Practice Training

The Introductory Collaborative Practice Training teaches the interdisciplinary model of Collaborative Practice, enabling differing professional disciplines to work together to assist in separating families.

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How to Become a CDV Professional Member:

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Step 1 – Compete the following required training to become a CDV Collaborative Professional in your profession.

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For Lawyers, the required training is as follows:

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  • Two-day (or longer) basic multi-disciplinary Collaborative training that meets or exceeds IACP Minimum Standards,

  • Five days of interest-based mediation training or three days of interest-based mediation training and two days of principled negotiation training, AND

  • Member in good standing with the Law Society of BC

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For Financial Specialists, the required training is as follows:

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  • Two-day (or longer) basic multi-disciplinary Collaborative training that meets or exceeds IACP Minimum Standards,

  • Three-day interest-based mediation training, AND

  • Possess professional liability insurance.

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For Mental Health Specialists, the required training is as follows:

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  • Two-day (or longer) basic multi-disciplinary Collaborative training that meets or exceeds IACP Minimum Standards,

  • Three-day interest-based mediation training,

  • Master's and/or Ph.D. degree in counselling, psychology, and or social work, AND

  • Possess professional liability insurance.

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Step 2 – Review the IACP's Standards & Ethics Guidelines 

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Step 3 – Join as a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP). Make sure you select Collaborative Divorce Vancouver as your "Primary Practice Group" to receive the IACP's USD $145 discounted rate.

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Where to obtain Training:

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BC Collaborative Roster Society www.bccollaborativerostersociety.com//professionals/upcoming-training/

The next anticipated training is set to be in early 2023 in person in Vancouver, BC

 

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) www.collaborativepractice.com/introductory-collaborative-practice-training

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Collaborative Practice Training Institute (CPTI) www.collaborativepracticetraining.com/cpti-training/

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Foundations of Collaborative Conflict Resolution at the Justice Institute https://www.jibc.ca/course/foundations-collaborative-conflict-resolution

Suppose you do not have any of the prerequisites yet. JIBC also offers mediation training - lawyers do need to take five days of mediation training.

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The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia www.cle.bc.ca/courses/2022-09/

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Benefits of being a CDV Collaborative Professional:

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  • Voting privileges in elections and general meetings

  • Networking opportunities

  • Use of a public profile on the website

  • Eligibility to run for the Board of Directors

  • Discounted membership in the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

  • Mentoring program

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Membership in the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) is mandatory for CDV membership in the association. Registrants must keep IACP membership current.

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