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The Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals is an organization of attorneys, mental health professionals and financial professionals who are committed to promoting peaceful solutions to problems of families in distress.

📣 Happening Today at 12 PM (Zoom)!Join us for this month’s OACP Educational Meeting:“Collaborative Family Law 25 Years L...
03/19/2026

đź“Ł Happening Today at 12 PM (Zoom)!

Join us for this month’s OACP Educational Meeting:
“Collaborative Family Law 25 Years Later: Revisiting & Reimagining Best Practices”

Featuring an incredible panel of seasoned Collaborative professionals:
✨ Jo Posey
✨ Lee Hamilton
✨ Meg Merrill
✨ Diana Fedoroff

Over the past 25 years, Collaborative Family Law has continued to evolve—shaped by experience, innovation, and the changing needs of families. Today’s interactive discussion invites you to reflect on where we started, how far we’ve come, and where we go next.

đź’¬ Come ready to engage, share insights, and connect with colleagues as we explore how to strengthen and reimagine our work moving forward.

🕛 Today | 12:00–1:30 PM | via Zoom

đź”— https://collaborativepracticeoregon.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=46&ts=1773132470

đź“ş Now Available for OACP MembersIf you missed our February educational meeting on Discernment Counseling, the recording ...
03/09/2026

đź“ş Now Available for OACP Members

If you missed our February educational meeting on Discernment Counseling, the recording is now available for full members in the Archives within the Membership Portal.

Thank you again to our presenters Dr. Lisa Gabardi and Chandra Emery for their thoughtful and informative discussion on how Discernment Counseling can support couples who are uncertain about whether to pursue divorce or reconciliation.

Full members can access the recording anytime by logging in to the Membership Portal here:
đź”— https://collaborativepracticeoregon.starchapter.com/members.php

We’re grateful for the continued learning and collaboration within the OACP community.

🌿 OACP Spring Social – Join Us! 🌿Let’s welcome spring together! The Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals in...
03/05/2026

🌿 OACP Spring Social – Join Us! 🌿

Let’s welcome spring together! The Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals invites members and friends of the Collaborative community to join us for a relaxed evening of connection, conversation, and community.

đź“… March 12
đź“Ť Loyal Legion
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Whether you're a long-time member or simply curious about Collaborative Practice, this is a great opportunity to meet colleagues, reconnect with familiar faces, and strengthen our Collaborative network.

Come enjoy shared appetizers, grab a drink, share ideas, and celebrate the growing Collaborative community in Oregon!

✨ We hope to see you there!

Find out about this event and more coming up at www.collaborativepracticeoregon.org

⏰ Early Bird pricing has ended—but it’s not too late to join us!Registration is still open for our upcoming Collaborativ...
02/10/2026

⏰ Early Bird pricing has ended—but it’s not too late to join us!

Registration is still open for our upcoming Collaborative Practice Training, and we’d love to have you be part of this interdisciplinary learning experience.

Whether you’re new to Collaborative Practice or ready to formalize your training, this program offers practical tools, experienced faculty, and a strong professional community committed to resolving conflict with dignity and cooperation.

📍 February 23–25
đź“Ť The Grotto | SE Portland
đź“š 18 CLE/CE credits anticipated

👉 Save your spot today: www.collaborativepracticeoregon.org

Thank you Trainers!! Meg Merrill, Diana Fedoroff, Kate Hall, Nancy Nugent Wakefield, Angela Laidlaw, Kathleen Zumpano, and Kelly McDermott

📚 Upcoming OACP Educational Meeting | 1.5 CE Credits Available 🎓Join us on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 P...
01/07/2026

📚 Upcoming OACP Educational Meeting | 1.5 CE Credits Available 🎓

Join us on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 PM (via Zoom) for an engaging and timely educational program presented by Megan Barella:

🧠 Rethinking Discipline: Brain-Based Tools to Support Children and Co-Parents in Divorce, Separation, and Family Transitions

This workshop is designed for parents and professionals who support families navigating divorce and separation. Together, we’ll explore how traditional behaviorist discipline models compare with neuroscience-informed approaches—and how these paradigms shape co-parenting communication, conflict, and decision-making.

✨ Participants will walk away with:

A deeper understanding of children’s behavior through a brain-based lens

Practical, child-centered tools to support regulation, stability, and connection

Strategies to reduce conflict and promote collaboration between co-parents

✔️ 1.5 CE credits available
đź“Ť Virtual via Zoom

More details and the Zoom link can be found on our website's "Upcoming Events" page at www.collaborativepracticeoregon.org
We hope you’ll join us for this thoughtful and practical conversation supporting children and families through transition.

📅 Save the Date!We’re pleased to announce that our 2026 Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice Training h...
01/07/2026

đź“… Save the Date!

We’re pleased to announce that our 2026 Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice Training has been scheduled for February 23–25, 2026, at The Grotto in SE Portland.

This three-day training is designed for attorneys, mental health professionals, financial neutrals, and other family law practitioners interested in learning more about the collaborative process and interdisciplinary team model. CLE/CE credits are anticipated (18 total hours, 6 hours per day).

If you know someone who may be interested in becoming trained in or joining Oregon’s collaborative community, please help us spread the word. Registration details coming soon.

www.collaborativepracticeoregon.org

✨ This Season of Giving, Give the Gift of Access to Justice ✨As we enter the season of generosity, the Oregon Associatio...
12/13/2025

✨ This Season of Giving, Give the Gift of Access to Justice ✨

As we enter the season of generosity, the Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals invites attorneys, mental health professionals, and mediators to give back through participation in the Sliding Scale (Low-Bono) Collaborative Law Project.

This initiative expands access to collaborative services for families who may not otherwise be able to afford them—while upholding the highest professional and ethical standards.

đź’š Interested in participating?
To get involved, professionals are asked to complete the Sliding Scale Collaborative Law Project Participant Affirmation Statement and confirm that they:

• Serve as ambassadors of OACP’s mission and values within the legal community and the public
• Diligently serve sliding-scale clients in accordance with their profession’s ethical standards
• Stay informed and engaged in the Sliding Scale Collaborative Law Project, including participating in mentorship when questions or support are needed
• Are trained in Collaborative Law and Basic Mediation
• Are in good standing with their professional oversight institution and with IACP/OACP
• Agree to withdraw from a case if a client violates the Collaborative Law participation agreement
• Decline or withdraw from cases where a conflict of interest exists

👉 Complete the Participant Affirmation Statement here:
https://collaborativepracticeoregon.org/images/Sliding_Scale_Collaborative_Law_Project_Affirmation_Statement_.pdf

Your willingness to participate helps strengthen our collaborative community and ensures more Oregon families can access respectful, child-centered conflict resolution.









🎄✨ Join Us for the OACP Holiday Party! ✨🎄We can’t wait to gather with our Collaborative community and celebrate another ...
12/01/2025

🎄✨ Join Us for the OACP Holiday Party! ✨🎄

We can’t wait to gather with our Collaborative community and celebrate another incredible year together. Please join us for good food, warm company, and festive holiday cheer!

đź“… Friday, December 5, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
đź“Ť One Financial Center Building
121 SW Morrison St., 4th Floor, Portland, OR 97204

🍽️ Catered by Elephant’s Delicatessen
🥂 Please bring your favorite drink or a dessert to share
✨ Dress in your favorite holiday attire!

Let’s wrap up 2025 with connection, celebration, and community. We look forward to seeing you there! 💚

Gray Divorce is on the rise—are you prepared to support clients navigating the financial realities of late-in-life separ...
11/13/2025

Gray Divorce is on the rise—are you prepared to support clients navigating the financial realities of late-in-life separation?

Join the Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals next Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 12:00–1:30 PM for a deep dive into the unique financial considerations that arise when couples over 50 divorce after long-term marriages. With Nancy Nugent Wakefield, CDFA and Janet Tighe, CDFA & CFP

We'll explore:

Social Security impacts

Post-employment and retirement income

Asset division after decades together

The importance of long-term financial planning

Whether you’re a Collaborative professional, mediator, attorney, or financial neutral, this session is packed with insights to help you better support your clients.

đź”— More info here:
https://collaborativepracticeoregon.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=39&ts=1762722538

🌟 OACP Members Shine at the Oregon Family Law Conference! 🌟This year’s Oregon Family Law Conference in Sunriver saw a wo...
11/03/2025

🌟 OACP Members Shine at the Oregon Family Law Conference! 🌟

This year’s Oregon Family Law Conference in Sunriver saw a wonderful turnout of Collaborative practitioners, including many OACP members, coming together to celebrate Kim Gordon, recipient of the Lawrence Gorin “Professor” Award.

🏆 This prestigious award recognizes a member of the Family Law Section whose exemplary service and contributions uplift the legal community and make the practice of law more fulfilling.

We’re so proud to see the Collaborative spirit represented and celebrated among Oregon’s family law professionals. 💚

🌟 Special Training Discount for OACP Members & Friends! 🌟Don’t miss the Advanced Interdisciplinary Collaborative Trainin...
10/02/2025

🌟 Special Training Discount for OACP Members & Friends! 🌟

Don’t miss the Advanced Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training with Mosten Mediation Training, happening October 9–10. Register at https://mostenmediationtraining.com/advanced-collaborative-training/

✨ OACP members and friends receive a $200 discount off the $795 tuition! Use Code MG200OFF

This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your collaborative skills and connect with professionals across disciplines.

đź“Ś Be sure to follow OACP for updates on upcoming trainings, events, and exclusive discounts!

Like and follow for more discounts and invites to Collaborative events around Oregon! Subscribe to our mailing list at www.collaborativepracticeoregon.org

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