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"Divorce is thought of as a legal process with an emotional component, however people experience divorce as an emotional process with a legal component."
| FIRM / BUSINESS NAME: | Mark Smith Counselling and Therapy |
| ADDRESS: | Lower Mainland |
| PHONE: | (604) 720-5889 |
| FAX: | (604) 370-5995 |
| EMAIL: | marksmith.pc2@shaw.ca |
| WEBSITE: | https://collaborativedivorcecoaching.com/ |
| Registered Social Worker, Reg. #03239 |
The reality of separation and divorce is that it is imperative that the family make a successful transition from one household to two households.
Divorce Coaches help with the transition. This means coaching each party to have productive conversations so that time is used well and a good parenting plan is created. A good parenting plan will promote a good co-parenting relationship which ultimately means reduced stress and tension for both parents and, most importantly, the children involved.
While the coaching environment is not counselling, and people often say, "I don't need counselling!" coaches use their therapeutice skills to keep the process moving forward. We work with you one on one when necessary, but the bulk of the work is in 4-way meetings.
Even world class athletes need coaching from time to time to stay on top of their game!
And remember, you are in one of the most stressful and anxiety provoking experiences of your life! In the midst of that, you're being asked to make important decisions that will impact your life and the life of your children for some time to come. Your coach will help you to stay focused and grounded in the process. They'll help you to be at your best in the circumstances.
I have been working with families since 1980 and a practicing Family Systems Therapist since 1988 when I completed my Master degree. In my practice I see many individuals, couples and families and work with them from a family systems perspective.
I was trained in Collaborative Practice in 2002 and have added a specialty in divorce issues to my practice since then. I am a former Co-Chair of the Collaborative Divorce Vancouver group.
In 2007 I trained as a Parenting Coordinator and since then, as part of my practice, I have been working with high conflict parents and their children.
| Year | Training Type | Instructor | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Collaborative Divorce Training | Nancy Cameron, Susan Gamache, Deborah Brakeley, Doreen Gardner Brown | 12 |
| 2007 | Parenting Coordinator Training and High Conflict Separation and Divorce | Dr. Joan Kelly | 13 |
| 2007 | Listening to Children’s Views in Divorce Processes and Developing Appropriate Parenting Plans | Dr. Joan Kelly | 13 |
| 2012 | Parenting Coordination Training | Matthew Sullivan PhD | 13 |
| 2013 | Arbitration Training for Parenting Coordinators | 13 | |
| 2013 | Screening for Family Violence | Continuing Legal Education | 13 |
| 2013 | Family Law for Non-Lawyers | JP Boyd | 3 |
| 2013 | Dealing with High Conflict Personalities | Bill Eddy | 13 |
| 2014 | Civil Procedure for Parenting Coordinators | Terry Harris | 13 |
| 2014 | Listening To Children in Separation and Divorce Processes: A Structured Interview Model | Dr. Joan Kelly | 6 |
| 2015 | Parental Alienation Training - reConnect Families | Matthew Sullivan PhD | 6 |
| 2015 | Trainer for the BC Collaborative Roster Society - Pro Bono Training 2015 & Collaborative Divorce Bas | Mark Smith MSW, RSW | 25 |
| 2019 | A Deep Dive: The Intersection of Family Law and Psychology | 6 | |
| 2019 | Parenting Coordinator Training Day - BC Parenting Coordinator Roster Society | 6 | |
| 2020 | Creating Complex Parenting Plans | Karen Bonnell | 6 |
| 2020 | Parenting Coordinators Best Practices, Case law review and Professional development | 6 | |
| 2021 | Dynamics of Divorce and High Conflict Custody Disputes | Donald Saposnek | 3 |
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