Events

Mediation & Interest-Based Negotiation Skills Training (Winter 2026)

February 4th, 2026 8:30am -
February 10th, 2026 5:00pm
Mediation & Interest-Based Negotiation Skills Training 40 Hours via Zoom Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 – – – 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 – – – 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 – – – 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 – – – 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 – – – 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. TRAINERS Barbara A. Burr, Esquire Lisa Herrick, PhD Special Guest Speakers to be announced. Training meets the IACP Mediation training requirement for Collaborative Professionals. Continuing Education Credits pending availability. For more information, questions, or Grievance Procedures, please contact Barbara Burr, bburr@burrlawfirm.com, 202-347-9002, ext. 102. See the flyer HERE. What distinguishes Lisa and Barb’s Mediation Skills Training? The Mediation & Interest-Based Negotiation Skills Training is a highly interactive workshop that is designed to teach participants all they need to know to emerge ready to competently and confidently conduct mediations and serve on Collaborative teams. The Training follows a model in which trainers 1) Tell – trainers describe mediation and conflict resolution concepts and skills; 2) Show – trainers demonstrate the concepts and skills through “fishbowl” demonstrations; and 3) Practice – participants engage in exercises and role plays to try on the concepts and skills in a safe environment and develop muscle memory so that they can take the learning back to their practice. The training also leads participants through a rich and multi-faceted exploration of their own experience with conflict and conflict-management style. The workshop involves a powerful focus on self-awareness and practice using this awareness to improve ability to manage conflict with colleagues, as well as to help high-conflict clients move through impasse. – Questions? Barbara Burr, Esq.: 202-347-9002, x102 | bburr@burrlawfirm.com Lisa Herrick, PhD: 703-847-5793 | lherrickphd@gmail.com Read More
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February 2026 - Monthly Member Meeting

February 11th, 2026 5:00pm -
February 11th, 2026 7:00pm
Refresh, Rebuild, Refine Essential Collaborative Skills – And Meet Our Symposium “Couple”! Wednesday, February 11, 2026 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM – SOCIAL 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM – PRESENTATION Zoom February’s monthly 90-minute meeting will introduce Sam and Jesse, our hypothetical Spring Symposium couple and offer an opportunity to refresh, rebuild and refine four specific must-have Collaborative skills. Attendees will have a chance to observe these skills in action and then dissect and discuss the way these skills can be put to use most effectively. The April Symposium – “A Collaborative Immersive Experience” – will offer our community a day-long opportunity to work in teams on a simulated case with a hypothetical divorcing couple on April 17. Participants will benefit from the February program whether or not they plan to attend the Symposium, and professionals who attend the Symposium without having attended the February program will be at no disadvantage at all. (Think of February as a bonus presentation – not at all a pre-requisite.) The 4 skills we will be focusing on are: 1: Deeply curious and empathic questioning 2: “Holding Both” (Maintaining neutrality while honoring two conflicting perspectives.) 3: Making links to expand clients’ viewpoints 4: Employing metaphors and tropes – Please note: This meeting will be conducted by Zoom. Please contact the DCACP Adminstrator at DCACP.office@gmail.com for more meeting information. Kindly submit an RSVP below to record your attendance. – Read More
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March 2026 - Member Meeting

March 11th, 2026 6:00pm -
March 11th, 2026 8:00pm
Be the Tree: How to Remain Grounded When Pulled to Align in Collaborative Case Presented by: Cynthia Radomsky, Esq. and Sue Soler, LCSW-C, LICSW Wednesday, March 11, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Google | Outlook | Office365 | Yahoo in-person event – stay tuned for details! We all regularly feel the pull to align with our clients and help them get what they want. It doesn’t matter who is on the team, what the substantive issues are, your level of experience or who the clients are. It happens constantly and it is hard to resist and manage. Instead of feeling shame, powerless and afraid to talk to the team about this, we want the community to normalize this experience and openly talk about why this happens and why it is so challenging to address. This program will be a step in that direction while also offering practical tips that we hope will make you feel more equipped to handle this issue in your cases moving forward. Read More
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Introductory Collaborative Practice Training

March 18th, 2026 9:30am -
March 25th, 2026 12:30pm
Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice Training Presented by the Collaborative Practice Training Institute Wednesday, March 18, 2026 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (ET) Thursday, March 19, 2026 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (ET) & Monday, March 23, 2026 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (ET) Tuesday, March 24, 2026 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (ET) Wednesday, March 25, 2026 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (ET) Live, Online Training All five days required. Recordings will not be made. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/intro-cp-mar-2026 – This Team Training course is open to Attorneys, Financial Professionals, and Mental Health Professionals. It meets the training standards established by the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and you will be prepared to begin practicing in this model. For those already Collaboratively trained, it will develop and enhance your skills as a Collaborative divorce professional and allow you to grow an effective Collaborative practice. This training is designed to improve the skills of practicing Collaborative professionals while building a thorough foundation for professionals new to the model. While the objective of this training is to assist professionals in developing their skills as Collaborative practitioners, you will be able to use the tools provided in many other professional settings. For more information, please see the Registration site: https://bit.ly/intro-cp-mar-2026 For those with questions, please contact the CPTI Administrator at CPTI.office@gmail.com. Read More
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2026 Spring Symposium

April 17th, 2026 8:00am -
April 17th, 2026 5:00pm
DCACP Spring Symposium Collaborative Immersion Experience: Real Practice. Real Growth. Real Connection. SAVE THE DATE! Friday, April 17, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in-person Google | Outlook | Office365 | Yahoo Join us for a hands-on training experience designed for collaborative professionals who want to sharpen their skills, deepen their confidence, and expand their collaborative caseload. This intensive program allows attendees to work with hypothetical clients in a team experience throughout the day and blends real-life simulations with opportunities for feedback with peers and coaching by seasoned facilitators. You’ll practice the communication, conflict-resolution, and case- management techniques that nurture successful collaborative cases—all in a supportive, energizing, and fun environment. Whether you’re new to the field or seeking to elevate your practice, this program helps you deepen your expertise and grow your collaborative practice. Read More
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April 2026 – DCACP Spring Symposium

April 17th, 2026 8:30am -
April 17th, 2026 4:00pm
1725 I St NW, WDC, Lower Level Conference Room, Washington, DC • Get Directions
Collaborative Immersion Experience: Real Practice. Real Growth. Real Connection. Friday, April 17, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Google | Outlook | Office365 | Yahoo Join us for a hands-on training experience designed for collaborative professionals who want to sharpen their skills, deepen their confidence, and expand their collaborative caseload. This intensive program allows attendees to work with hypothetical clients in a team experience throughout the day and blends real-life simulations with opportunities for feedback with peers and coaching by seasoned facilitators. You’ll practice the communication, conflict-resolution, and case-management techniques that nurture successful collaborative cases—all in a supportive, energizing, and fun environment. Whether you’re new to the field or seeking to elevate your practice, this program helps you deepen your expertise and grow your collaborative practice. – Schedule Please see our Flyer for full event details. 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration and continental breakfast 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Event Program (Lunch will be served.) Happy Hour! Please join us for a Happy Hour immediately following – details to come. *Early Bird pricing expires close of business Tuesday, March 17.– Sponsorship Opportunities For more details about each level of Sponsorship, please see our Sponsorship Flyer. Sponsorship Level – “Diamond A Sponsor” Cost $1,500 Includes: (A) Two (2) Symposium Registrations and Two (2) Anniversary Celebration Tickets Sponsorship Level – “Diamond B Sponsor” Cost $1,500 Includes: (B) One (1) Symposium Registration and Four (4) Anniversary Celebration Tickets Sponsorship Level – “Platinum Sponsor” Cost $1,000 Includes: One (1) Symposium Registration and Two (2) Anniversary Celebration Tickets Sponsorship Level – “Gold Sponsor” Cost $600 Includes: One (1) Symposium Registration and One (1) Anniversary Celebration Ticket Sponsorship Level – “Silver Sponsor” Cost $250 Includes: No tickets are included with this level. – We Thank Our Sponsors! Diamond Level Sponsors Platinum Level Sponsors Gold Level Sponsors Silver Level Sponsors Read More
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May 2026 - Member Meeting

May 13th, 2026 6:00pm -
May 13th, 2026 8:00pm
Necessary and Difficult Conversations: “If Only My Client and My Team Had Understood This from the Start” – Conversations That Can Pave the Way Forward Presented by: Jen Bradley, Esq., Lisa Herrick, PhD, and Steve Weisbaum, Esq. Wednesday, May 13, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Google | Outlook | Office365 | Yahoo in-person meeting – stay tuned for details! In any Collaborative process, we navigate through notably challenging moments when we wish we had done more preparation with our clients and our team at the outset that might have eased our way through this particular difficulty. “Why is my client surprised that Collaborative doesn’t mean warm and fuzzy? Did we say it would all be easy?” “Why doesn’t my client realize that arguing about the protocols makes everything slower and more costly?” “How is it that my client is angry that compromises are required- by BOTH sides- not just the OTHER side? Wasn’t that obvious?” “Why does my collaborative counsel champion their client’s narrative or positions, or substitute their own judgment for that of their client?” “Why does my collaborative counsel default to the law as the primary/ultimate reference point?” “How can the team address these problems as a group when they arise, and how can professionals identify and address these issues in ourselves?” “How do I give my client and my colleagues this difficult feedback, and how do I receive this difficult feedback, while ensuring they still feel I am on their side, our team still feels like a team, and our collaborative container still feels like a safe place? I wish I had gotten their permission to give them feedback as needed!” These are just some examples of the kinds of moments when we might wish we had had certain conversations with our clients and our team early on. This program will focus on what sorts of necessary conversations might facilitate our work when we hit snags later – whether we are attorneys, coaches or financial neutrals. We will also discuss how, when and with whom we can have these necessary conversations, and how teammates of different disciplines can support one another in helping our shared clients feel as well prepared for the process as possible. Read More
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