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The Role of the Therapist in a Family Law Case

November 10, 2022


The goal of this seminar is to investigate the intersection of the legal and therapeutic professions in the Family Court System.  The ultimate goal of the seminar is to encourage dialogue between the two professions so as to better assist clients throughout the Family Court process. Join Therapist Joy Bennett and Family attorney Ruth DiPasquale

Seminar Highlights OR What attendees will learn/take away (bullet points):

  • Explanation of Therapist Designations and who/what professional type might be most appropriate to use in various situation.
  • Exploring confidentiality issues for therapists when a family is involved in therapy.
  • Answering (1) When to recommend a therapist?  (2) For whom?  (3) Potential conflicts for the therapists if adults and children would both benefit from therapy?
  • When and how to draft therapeutic goals into Settlement Agreements.

 

Who Should Attend:

We strongly encourage new and experienced Family Court attorneys to attend this seminar.  As far as we know, this will be the first interaction between the two professions.

 This seminar is a basic level program. 

This program qualifies for ……3.0
SC Supreme Commission on CLE Course #: 920188


The South Carolina Bar is an accredited CLE provider in South Carolina only. Attorneys are responsible for seeking their own credit in other jurisdictions.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in CLE programs and publications do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the South Carolina Bar, its sections, or committees. The South Carolina Bar believes that all Bar members have the right to both meaningful learning and to the exchange of ideas in a civil environment. The Bar reserves the right to remove or exclude any person from a Bar event if that person is causing inappropriate disturbance, behaving in a manner inconsistent with accepted standards of decorum, or in any way preventing fellow Bar members from meaningful participation and learning.

Registration Fees

CLE Big Ticket
$0.00
Member Registration
$125.00
Non Member Registration
$125.00
SC Bar Certified Paralegal
$75.00
Price Description Amount

Agenda

Speakers

NameOrganizationSpeaking At
Joy Bennett
Joy D. Bennett, LISW  -
Ruth DiPasquale
Ruth Law Firm, LLC  -

Policy

Continuing Education

Agenda

 

8:30 a.m.        

Registration

8:55 a.m.        

Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:00 a.m.        

Explanation of Therapist Designations

9:40 a.m.        

Confidentiality

10:15 a.m.      

Break

10:30 a.m.      

Recommending a therapist-when and how

11:10 a.m.      

Writing Solid Agreements

11:55 a.m.      

Question and Answer Period

12:15 p.m.     

Adjourn

124500