For many divorce professionals, summer brings a welcome shift in pace. Families are on vacation, courts often have lighter dockets, and the frantic schedules of the school year ease up. Instead of letting the slower months slip by, why not seize this opportunity to invest in yourself and your practice? Summer is the perfect time to sharpen your Collaborative skills, deepen your connections, and set yourself up for success in the busier seasons ahead.
Collaborative Divorce is all about empathy, creativity, and teamwork, qualities that can always be refined. Yet during the busy months, finding time for reflection or professional development can feel impossible. Summer’s slower pace creates space to evaluate your approach to cases with fresh eyes, strengthen your communication skills with clients and colleagues, reconnect with your “why” for practicing collaboratively, and explore new strategies for interest-based negotiation.
Whether you’re new to Collaborative Practice or a seasoned professional, taking the time to invest in these skills pays dividends for your clients and your own satisfaction.
Looking for a fun, supportive way to stay engaged? The My Collaborative Team Friday Happy Hour is an open invitation to Collaborative professionals everywhere. Held virtually every Friday afternoon, these happy hours provide a chance to connect with colleagues across professions and regions, share case successes, questions, and challenges. Plus you can learn tips and best practices from seasoned Collaborative professionals, and keep the Collaborative community vibrant and strong, even in quieter times. It’s a low-pressure, high-value way to stay plugged in, inspired, and reminded that you’re part of something bigger than any one case or client.
If you or someone in your professional network has been thinking about stepping into the Collaborative Process, or refreshing their training, summer is the ideal time to act. The upcoming Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training offers an accessible, engaging, and comprehensive path to understanding the Collaborative Process.
This training covers the foundational skills every professional needs to practice collaboratively, including building a collaborative team mindset, effective communication techniques, managing conflict creatively and constructively, and ethical considerations unique to Collaborative cases
Completing this training not only equips you to better serve your clients but also helps expand the availability of Collaborative Practice in your community, something that benefits families and professionals alike.
Instead of simply waiting for the fall rush, make the most of this summer by investing in yourself and your collaborative skills. Whether you attend a Friday Happy Hour, sign up for training, or take time to reflect on your practice, you’ll step into the next busy season feeling more confident, connected, and prepared to help families resolve their disputes with dignity.
