Sharon:
What a nice observation. When I first read your post, I read "scared" as
"sacred". Thank you, Dr. Freud.
Jac E. Knust
The Collaborative Law Group
Ellicott City MD
On Jan 2, 2011, at 8:49 AM, klempners@xxxxxxx wrote:
Now that I'm back from my 'happy happy', I want to remember how truly scared
and sad many of our clients are. Often their 'annoying' factor is related to
deep feelings of abandonment and complicated loss.
But now I want to wish you all a 'happy happy' for 2011 and beyond,
Sharon Klempner, MSW, LCSW, BCD
SharonKlempner.com
In a message dated 1/1/2011 7:47:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
cpchicago@xxxxxxxxx writes:
I have learned.that standing up requires standing out and sometimes means
standing alone.
I know....not necessarily a new lesson, but one for which I draw much
strength from each of you.
Bless you all this year and faaaar beyond!
InJoy!
cMr
Collaborative Practice Chicago
Divorce Without Warfare
carl Michael rossi, M.A. J.D., L.P.C.
Attorney, Mediator, Coach, Counselor
773-292-3456
cMr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.CPChicago.net
Executive Director, Collaborative Practice Professionals of Illinois
On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 12:06 PM, <victoria@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
A lesson for me has been the importance of going right to the heart of the
conflict-often the elephant in the room, that is about uncomfortable
differences in perpectives or needs. I've found trying to smooth over or go
around or try to change either person doesn't work. Better to put it on the
table with as much honesty and as little judgment as possible and look for
realistic ways to resolve
Happy New Year to all!
Victoria
Victoria Smith JD
www.victoriasmith.ca
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From: ritapollak@xxxxxxx
Sender: CollabLaw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2011 11:31:07 -0500 (EST)
To: <CollabLaw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
ReplyTo: CollabLaw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [CollabLaw] Lessons learned as a collaborative professional in
2010
I actually think that the steps, protocols or choreography, help keep us
focused and give us a firmer foundation to refer back to when things get
dicey, whether with the clients or between Team members. If we are going to
change the dance steps then it is in response to the needs of the clients, or
the team but it is done mindfully and with care. best to all our colleagues
in the new year.
Rita S. Pollak
Past-President IACP
3 Harvard Ave., suite 3
Brookline, MA. 02446
617-232-2009
FAX: 617-277-1699
www.collaborativepractice.com
In a message dated 12/31/2010 8:28:23 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
htindall@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
As we close 2010, what is an important lesson you have learned this year that
can be shared with others? My lesson: Forget all the rules and protocols, but
treat every case as a special assignment, learn what the client wants, and
stay focused on that objective. I am still learning the art of collaborative
advocacy.