BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gooddivorcect.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T155853 CREATED:20251222T185728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T164444Z UID:10000142-1784030400-1784034000@gooddivorcect.com SUMMARY:Mediator Meet Up members only: July 14\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nMediating family matters demands neutrality\, patience\, empathy\, active listening\, creativity\, and the ability to inspire confidence—skills that professionals across disciplines bring to the table. \nJoin us for our quarterly Mediator Meetups\, a virtual hour of camaraderie\, meaningful discussion\, and shared learning. Open to financial experts\, attorneys\, and mental health professionals\, these sessions provide a space to connect\, exchange ideas\, and strengthen our approach to family dispute resolution. \nKeep an eye on your inbox for announcements and links—emails with “CCND” in the subject line will have all the details. We look forward to seeing you there! \nRegistration and Meeting Details\nMembers Only! Active members must log in to register and receive link. Link will be provided upon registration. Please do not share link with non-members. \nTopic\n“Improving Outcomes for Families Through Structured Co-Parenting Communication” featuring Rebecca Perra from OurFamilyWizard to discuss the importance of structured communication and the importance of better communication ultimately leading to better outcomes for families; and how mediators can ethically and effectively reference communication platforms. \nThis 45-minute presentation is tailored for mediators seeking effective\, neutral tools to manage communication in family cases. It explores how structured communication technology\, such as OurFamilyWizard\, can support the mediator’s role by reducing misunderstandings\, increasing transparency\, and helping parties stay focused on resolution. Attendees will learn how parents and family law practitioners use the platform to document communication\, manage shared responsibilities\, and create a reliable record without compromising mediator neutrality or confidentiality. The session will include practical examples of mediation agreements and court orders that incorporate platform use\, along with a live demonstration of key features such as messaging\, scheduling\, expense tracking\, and practitioner access. Mediators will leave with actionable strategies\, sample language\, and a clearer understanding of how integrating communication technology can streamline the mediation process\, reduce impasse\, and promote more durable agreements for families. URL:https://gooddivorcect.com/event/mediator-meet-up-members-only-july-14-2026/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Mediator Meet Up,Members Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gooddivorcect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mediator-Meetup.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T155853 CREATED:20251222T183510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T183510Z UID:10000148-1786449600-1786453200@gooddivorcect.com SUMMARY:Collaborate & Connect: August 11\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nJoin CCND for our quarterly Collaborate & Connect sessions\, where professionals from financial\, legal\, and mental health disciplines come together virtually to deepen our understanding of Collaborative Practice. These meetups provide an opportunity to enhance skills\, tackle challenges\, discuss key issues\, and engage in continued learning to better support families. \nStay informed—announcements and links are shared with active members via email. Look for “CCND” in the subject line to ensure you don’t miss important updates. Let’s collaborate and grow together! \nRegistration and Meeting Details\nMembers Only! Active members must log in to register and receive link. Link will be provided upon registration. Please do not share link with non-members. \nTopic\nTBD URL:https://gooddivorcect.com/event/collaborate-connect-members-only-august-11-2026/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Collaborate & Connect,Members Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gooddivorcect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Collaborate-Connect.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T155853 CREATED:20251222T183510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T183510Z UID:10000155-1788868800-1788872400@gooddivorcect.com SUMMARY:CDFA Meet Up: September 8\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nCertified Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFAs) play a crucial role in mediation and collaborative divorce\, offering financial expertise that helps clients navigate complex transitions. But the challenges—and successes—of this work are shared across disciplines. Join us for our quarterly virtual CDFA meetups\, open to financial professionals\, attorneys\, and mental health experts. Together\, we’ll discuss strategies\, tackle challenges\, and celebrate success stories\, fostering collaboration and shared insights to enhance our practices. \nRegistration and Meeting Details\nMembers Only! Active members must log in to register and receive link. Link will be provided upon registration. Please do not share link with non-members. \nTopic\nFinancial tools that can educate and empower clients – from FLS & beyond. What’s in your toolbox? \n  URL:https://gooddivorcect.com/event/cdfa-meet-up-members-only-september-08-2026/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:CDFA Meet Up,Members Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gooddivorcect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CDFA-Meetup.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T193000 DTSTAMP:20260620T155853 CREATED:20260326T233215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T233215Z UID:10000163-1789666200-1789673400@gooddivorcect.com SUMMARY:CCND Annual Meeting - Save the Date DESCRIPTION:Save the date for CCND’s annual meeting at the Elm City Club on September 17\, 2026. More information forthcoming. URL:https://gooddivorcect.com/event/ccnd-annual-meeting-save-the-date/ LOCATION:The Elm City Club\, 155 Elm Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06511\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gooddivorcect.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-CCND-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T133000 DTSTAMP:20260620T155853 CREATED:20260414T172243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T153714Z UID:10000164-1790856000-1790861400@gooddivorcect.com SUMMARY:CCND Lunch & Learn: Annual Review of Family Case Law DESCRIPTION:About the Lunch & Learn\nJoin us for our Annual Review of Family Case Law\, covering the most important family law decisions from the past year. Attorney David McGrath of Louden\, McGrath\, Bryan & Bissonnette\, LLC will provide an overview and discussion of recent appellate and supreme court cases\, offering valuable insights and practical takeaways. This session is designed to keep you informed on key developments and strengthen your ability to effectively advise and advocate for your clients. \nRegistration and Meeting Details\nOpen to Members and Non-Members! Active members must log in to register at no cost and receive link. Link will be provided upon registration. Please do not share link with non-members. \nAbout the Speaker\n \nDavid A. McGrath\nManaging Partner\nLouden\, McGrath\, Bryan & Bissonnette\, LLC \nThrough his entire legal career\, David has focused his practice exclusively on family law\, where he established a reputation as a skilled and successful divorce lawyer. \nDavid was elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) in 2021 and serves as Vice President of the Connecticut Chapter. He was elected to the Connecticut Bar Foundation James W. Cooper Fellows Program in 2019\, was Chair of the Connecticut Bar Young Lawyers Section from 2018 to 2019\, and has been a member of the Connecticut Bar Family Law Executive Committee since 2011. \nHe has received numerous awards and accolades from the Connecticut Bar Young Lawyers Section\, Hartford County Bar\, and Connecticut Law Tribune\, as well as consistent annual recognition from Best Lawyers in America\, Super Lawyers\, and Martindale-Hubbell. \nIn addition to his active cases\, David authors the firm’s Connecticut Family Case Law Blog\, a collection of appellate court recaps\, which is of frequent interest to other Connecticut family lawyers. The Blog offers timely summaries of every Connecticut Appellate Court decision in the field of family law since 2017\, providing an easily accessible and searchable repository of relevant case law on every issue faced by family practitioners. \nDavid frequently presents updates on important developments in family case law and has authored multiple articles for the Connecticut Law Tribune on legislative changes impacting family law\, notably revisions to rules in arbitration pertaining to children\, and coercion as a form of domestic abuse (“Jennifer’s Law”)\, and for the AAML including treatment of embryos in dissolution of marriage and complex dissolution fact patterns. \nHe has served as a Court-appointed Special Master in Hartford\, New Britain\, and Middletown Family Courts. \nDavid received his J.D.\, with Honors\, from the University of Connecticut School of Law. URL:https://gooddivorcect.com/event/ccnd-lunch-learn-annual-review-of-family-case-law/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T155853 CREATED:20251222T185728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T191216Z UID:10000141-1791892800-1791896400@gooddivorcect.com SUMMARY:Mediator Meet Up: October 13\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nMediating family matters demands neutrality\, patience\, empathy\, active listening\, creativity\, and the ability to inspire confidence—skills that professionals across disciplines bring to the table. \nJoin us for our quarterly Mediator Meetups\, a virtual hour of camaraderie\, meaningful discussion\, and shared learning. Open to financial experts\, attorneys\, and mental health professionals\, these sessions provide a space to connect\, exchange ideas\, and strengthen our approach to family dispute resolution. \nKeep an eye on your inbox for announcements and links—emails with “CCND” in the subject line will have all the details. We look forward to seeing you there! \nRegistration and Meeting Details\nMembers Only! Active members must log in to register and receive link. Link will be provided upon registration. Please do not share link with non-members. \nTopic\nTBD URL:https://gooddivorcect.com/event/mediator-meet-up-members-only-october-13-2026/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Mediator Meet Up,Members Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gooddivorcect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mediator-Meetup.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T155853 CREATED:20260603T214835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T170448Z UID:10000166-1793260800-1793710800@gooddivorcect.com SUMMARY:2026 Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training DESCRIPTION:Introductory InterdisciplinaryCollaborative Training\n4 half-days via Zoom \nThursday\, October 29\, 2026Friday\, October 30\, 2026Monday\, November 2\, 2026Tuesday\, November 3\, 2026 \n8:00 am – 1:00 pm each day \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented By Program Trainers:\nElizabeth S. Thayer\, Ph.D.Kim L. Duell\, JDTraci Provost\, CDFADouglas I. Fishman\, JD \n \n \n \n \n \n This online collaborative divorce training introduces professionals to a process that enables couples to complete their divorce without ever stepping into a courthouse. Lawyers\, licensed mental health professionals\, and financial specialists work together as a team to help families reduce conflict\, exchange financial data\, and resolve legal issues. This training meets the minimum standards established by the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP). For those who have taken the 40-Hour Family Mediation Training\, this is an excellent “next step” in obtaining the training necessary to meet the membership requirements of IACP and CCND. For those who have not taken the mediation training\, this course may be taken first\, followed by mediation training\, which is offered in February 2027 and annually by CCND. \nThe collaborative model is a team-based approach to non-adversarial\, interest-based divorce that is an effective alternative to mediation\, arbitration and other dispute resolution options. \n \n Jump to Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n Training Topics will include:\n\nHow to make the paradigm shift from a litigation model to a collaborative model\nThe stages of a collaborative case\nThe roles of each member of the professional team\nEthical considerations for each of the professions\nThe roadmap of a collaborative case\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Participants will learn:\n\nThe process and substantive skills for completing a collaborative case\nThe basic components of interest based negotiations\nHow to work effectively within the interdisciplinary team\nStrategies for dealing with impasse\nHow to avoid common mistakes\nBasic assessment tools for determining the right process for clients.\nHighly interactive\, with substantial role plays that mirror each step of a real collaborative matter—including a full 90-minute team meeting—to deepen practical understanding of the process.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Special Registration Notices\nEarly bird registration\, through 8/14/2026Member = $550Non Member = $625Reviewer= $350 \nFees Starting 8/15/2026Member = $600Non Member = $675Reviewer = $350 \nPlease note that all CCND events are subject to change or cancellation. CCND reserves the right to cancel the Introductory Training if there are fewer than 12 registrants by 10/16/26. In the event of cancellation\, registered participants will receive a full refund of any payments made. We will make every effort to notify attendees as soon as possible in the event of any changes or cancellations. Refund requests for any other reason will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be subject to administrative fees\, however after 10/16/26 no refunds will be issued for any reason. No late registrations after 10/16/26 will be accepted. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Trainers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elizabeth S. Thayer\, PhD\nwww.beaconbehavioral.com \nDr. Thayer is a licensed psychologist at Beacon Behavioral Services LLC\, West Hartford\, Ct. She is trained in mediation and collaborative divorce and has many years of interdisciplinary experience as a mental health collaborative divorce coach. She is a founder or the Collaborative Connection of Connecticut practice group and a Co-Chair of the International Association of Divorce Professionals Trainers Committee. She is co-founder of the PEACE Program\, a parent counseling program for parents of divorce and the co-author of two publications: The Co-Parenting Survival Guide and Adult Children of Divorce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kim L. Duell\, JD\nwww.kimduell.com  \nAttorney Kim Duell has practiced family law for 38 years\, constantly seeking better ways to support families going through divorce and separation. She has extensive training\, practice and teaching experience in collaborative divorce\, and mediation. For decades\, Kim has advocated passionately for the children of divorce\, as a GAL and AMC. \nShe is a member of two practice groups\, Collaborative Divorce Lawyers Association of Greater Hartford and Collaborative Divorce Professionals. \nKim has presented at the Connecticut Bar Association and local bar association and practice group workshops on a variety of topics. Her goal is to shift the culture of family dissolution in Connecticut\, and provide an array of options to clients and families with an emphasis on problem-solving and improving communication skills for all. \nAttorney Duell’s law practice is in Manchester\, Connecticut\, where she brings her knowledge and love of peacemaking and mindfulness\, to the world of Family Law. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Traci Provost\, CDFA®\nwww.traciprovost.com  \nSince 2009\, I have dedicated my professional life to providing divorce financial advice to clients I began the Second Saturday – What Spouses Need to Know About Divorce workshop in Southport where hundreds of attendees have learned how to deal with their legal\, financial\, and psychological challenges of divorce.  While my focus is divorce financial planning (planning\, investment needs\, evaluating divorce settlement options)\, I often partner with other local professionals who provide legal and psychological resources\, so that all aspects of your divorce process are being addressed. \nAs a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ (CDFA)\, I have specialized training\, professional resources\, plus technology and tools to use on your behalf to accurately evaluate the financial aspects of your divorce and help you select the best course of action for your financial future. As the founder of Divorce Financial CARE™\, I am proud to be known as a compassionate\, knowledgeable financial expert who makes the numbers understandable and supports clients going through one of life’s most difficult experiences. \nI have lived in Fairfield and have been a part of the community for 30 years.  I’ve always been connected to the local area in many ways – owning a family apparel business (Fairway & Greene)\, working in the financial services industry\, parenting our two sons through the public school system\, supporting local sports\, church\, professional and social networks\, and volunteering. My husband of 34 years\, and I recently relocated to Shoreline East where I opened a second office in Madison\, CT.   I have 2 beautiful grandkids who call me ”Nisi” which salutes my American Indian Cherokee heritage. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Douglas I. Fishman\, JD\nAttorney Douglas I. Fishman has been refining his practice of family law for over twenty-five years. Doug brings a combination of experience\, empathy\, intelligence\, and creativity to his clients\, their issues\, and their divorce process\, and has focused his family-centered work on mediation and collaboration practice. Over the years\, Doug has participated in extensive trainings both as a student as a teacher\, and he is closely allied with other professionals\, including mental health providers\, accountants\, and financial planners. Doug also maintains a niche adoption practice. Doug is a past-president of the Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce (CCND)\, has served as the founding board member of the Connecticut branch of an international adoption agency\, and continues to serve on several non-profit boards. He volunteers as a Special Master in the Hartford Superior Court\, and as a mediator in the Families in Transition program at the Children’s Law Center of Connecticut\, where he helps high-conflict couples resolve parenting issues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members: Log in for member pricing URL:https://gooddivorcect.com/event/2026-introductory-interdisciplinary-collaborative-training/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Collaborative Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T155853 CREATED:20251222T183509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T183509Z UID:10000149-1794312000-1794315600@gooddivorcect.com SUMMARY:Collaborate & Connect: November 10\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nJoin CCND for our quarterly Collaborate & Connect sessions\, where professionals from financial\, legal\, and mental health disciplines come together virtually to deepen our understanding of Collaborative Practice. These meetups provide an opportunity to enhance skills\, tackle challenges\, discuss key issues\, and engage in continued learning to better support families. \nStay informed—announcements and links are shared with active members via email. Look for “CCND” in the subject line to ensure you don’t miss important updates. Let’s collaborate and grow together! \nRegistration and Meeting Details\nMembers Only! Active members must log in to register and receive link. Link will be provided upon registration. Please do not share link with non-members. \nTopic\nTBD URL:https://gooddivorcect.com/event/collaborate-connect-members-only-november-10-2026/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Collaborate & Connect,Members Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gooddivorcect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Collaborate-Connect.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T155853 CREATED:20260422T153024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T153412Z UID:10000165-1796212800-1796216400@gooddivorcect.com SUMMARY:CCND Lunch & Learn: The Evolving Team: Vulnerability and Trust in the Collaborative Divorce Process DESCRIPTION:About the Lunch & Learn\nJoin Rosemarie Ferrante\, Lili Vasileff\, and Wendy Habelow for an engaging Lunch & Learn based on their forthcoming article\, The Evolving Team: Vulnerability and Trust in the Collaborative Divorce Process\, featured in the Family Justice Across Borders: Cultural\, Courts\, and Conflict Resolution (2026 Special Issue of Family Court Review). \nThis session explores how vulnerability and trust reshape professional roles within the collaborative divorce process. The presenters will examine the shift from traditional\, siloed practice to an interdisciplinary team model where attorneys\, financial neutrals\, and mental health professionals work interdependentl to support families through transition. This discussion will provide practical insights into: \n\nRealigning professional roles to support a nonadversarial\, team-based process\nBuilding and maintaining trust across disciplines\nManaging team dynamics\, including drift\, impasse\, and realignment\nCreating durable\, client-centered outcomes through collaborative problem-solving\n\nDesigned for attorneys\, financial professionals\, and mental health practitioners\, this session o2ers both a conceptual framework and real-world application for those committed to advancing interdisciplinary family dispute resolution. \nRegistration and Meeting Details\nOpen to Members and Non-Members! Active members must log in to register at no cost and receive link. Link will be provided upon registration. Please do not share link with non-members. \nAbout the Speakers\nRosemarie Ferrante is a family attorney with over 25 years of experience\, specializing in non-adversarial divorce through mediation and collaborative divorce. Her work is centered on guiding families through the divorce process with clarity\, structure\, and compassion—helping them reach thoughtful\, durable agreements that support long-term co-parenting and financial stability. \nAs President of the Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce (CCND)\, Rosemarie leads statewide efforts to transform how families experience divorce. Through her leadership\, CCND advances mediation and collaborative divorce as effective alternatives to litigation\, with a focus on reducing conflict and improving outcomes for children and families. \nIn addition to her practice\, Rosemarie founded Divorce Resource CT\, where she collaborates with Hollis Hardiman\, CDFA\, to provide educational and wellness-based workshops for individuals contemplating or navigating divorce. These programs are designed to empower participants with the knowledge and support needed to make informed\, confident decisions during a significant life transition. \nRosemarie is a trusted educator and thought leader in the field. She regularly serves as a trainer and guest trainer in advanced professional programs on mediation and collaborative divorce\, and has been invited as a guest lecturer in graduate-level courses. Her work focuses on developing professionals who are equipped to support families through an interdisciplinary\, non-adversarial approach. \nShe is a sought-after speaker and frequent guest on podcasts\, webinars\, and professional panels\, where she shares her insights on mediation\, collaborative divorce\, and the importance of reshaping the divorce process to better serve families. \nLili A. Vasileff is President of Wealth Protection Management\, based in Greenwich\, CT\, a fee only Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)\, Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF™)\, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst\, Mediator\, Collaborative Financial Specialist and Trainer\, and litigation divorce financial expert.  She is a nationally recognized speaker\, practitioner\, writer\, and author of four books on divorce\, including: “Money & Divorce: The Essential Roadmap to Mastering Financial Decisions” published by the American Bar Association. \nLili is President Emeritus of the national Association of Divorce Financial Planners (ADFP).  Her awards include the prestigious 2013 Pioneering Award for outstanding public advocacy and leadership in the field of divorce financial planning.  Her website is www.wealthprotectionmanagement.com. She is also founder of Allie’s Dream\, Inc.\, a day program for young adults with developmental disabilities. www.alliesdream.org. \nWendy F. Habelow\, Ph.D.\, completed her clinical internship at Yale University in 1990 and received her Ph.D. in 1991 from Michigan State University. She provides individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults\, as well as couples’ therapy and family therapy. Her areas of expertise include treating depression and anxiety including OCD\, stress management for all ages\, life transition management\, overeating and body image issues. \nDr. Habelow also has expertise in working with individuals and families going through separation and divorce. She has served as a Special Master to both the Hartford and Middletown Family Courts and provides expert consultation to attorneys\, judges and family court professionals. She is certified as a Mediator and Collaborative Divorce Professional and works as a Collaborative Coach on interdisciplinary teams\, provides co-parent education\, works as a co-parent counselor to help parents create and/or adjust parent plans as well as establish effective communication strategies. \nDr. Habelow is a member of the American Psychological Association\, the Connecticut Psychological Association\, the Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce\, the Connecticut Collaborative Divorce Group where she chairs the Education Section\, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and is listed in the National Register of Health Service Providers. She also is a credentialed to practice interjurisdictional psychology. She has been interviewed by NBC Connecticut News for expert advice on many behavioral health topics\, was a panelist for Colin McEnroe’s Freshly Squeezed series.\nand has written articles on various topics including most recently on Collaborative Divorce in the journal Practice Innovations™ in 2023. URL:https://gooddivorcect.com/event/ccnd-lunch-learn-evolving-team/ CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn LOCATION:https://gooddivorcect.com/event/ccnd-lunch-learn-evolving-team/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T155853 CREATED:20251222T183509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T183509Z UID:10000156-1796731200-1796734800@gooddivorcect.com SUMMARY:CDFA Meet Up: December 8\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nCertified Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFAs) play a crucial role in mediation and collaborative divorce\, offering financial expertise that helps clients navigate complex transitions. But the challenges—and successes—of this work are shared across disciplines. Join us for our quarterly virtual CDFA meetups\, open to financial professionals\, attorneys\, and mental health experts. Together\, we’ll discuss strategies\, tackle challenges\, and celebrate success stories\, fostering collaboration and shared insights to enhance our practices. \nRegistration and Meeting Details\nMembers Only! Active members must log in to register and receive link. Link will be provided upon registration. Please do not share link with non-members. \nTopic\nTBD URL:https://gooddivorcect.com/event/cdfa-meet-up-members-only-december-8-2026/ CATEGORIES:CDFA Meet Up,Members Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gooddivorcect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CDFA-Meetup.png LOCATION:https://gooddivorcect.com/event/cdfa-meet-up-members-only-december-8-2026/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR