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As a mental health clinician, you encounter couples ending marriages, grappling with painful resentments, communication breakdowns, and fears of an uncertain future.
And for couples with children…
It’s even harder as they navigate custody, co-parenting arrangements, and the emotional toll on their sometimes confused, lonely, and emotionally torn kids.
But here’s the truth—it doesn’t have to be so hard.
You can be the clinician who helps a separating couple skillfully develop a co-parenting plan in a way that helps them breathe through heartache, make skillful decisions that will support their children’s growth, and develop a new story for their family.
Guided by the expertise of our instructor, Merriam Saunders, LMFT, a specialist in parenting plan mediation, you will gain insights into a comprehensive, step-by-step process designed to navigate the intricate and emotional journey of separation. Through this course, you’ll acquire the tools needed to assist couples in developing effective parenting plans that serve the entire family for years to come.
Upon completing this course, you’ll not only acquire a fresh set of skills, but you’ll also open doors to increased earning potential and enhance your professional credibility with a valuable certificate of completion.
And rest assured—you’ll learn how to get clients, what to charge, and successfully manage the entire mediation process from start to finish!
Throughout the course, you will delve into various critical topics, including:
Now is the perfect time to enroll and expand your practice, allowing you to make a positive impact on the lives of couples and families during their most challenging times.
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Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships
All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This program is worth 6.5 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Co-parenting Plan Mediator Certificate Course (10.5 MB) | 97 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Co-parenting Plan Mediator Certificate Course - French (10.5 MB) | 97 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Co-parenting Plan Mediator Certificate Course - Italian (10.5 MB) | 97 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Co-parenting Plan Mediator Certificate Course - German (10.5 MB) | 97 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Co-parenting Plan Mediator Certificate Course - Spanish (10.5 MB) | 97 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Merriam Sarcia Saunders, LMFT, ADHD-CCSP, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and Certified Clinical Services Provider with deep clinical experience supporting people with ADHD and neurodivergence across the lifespan. She brings over 15 years of practice in private, school, and community settings, with specialized expertise in ADHD, autism, and ADHD coaching.
Merriam is widely recognized for her work translating complex ADHD research into practical, compassionate strategies. She is the author of ADHD-focused children’s books such as My Whirling, Twirling Motor and My Wandering, Dreaming Mind, as well as adult non-fiction including Divorce and the ADHD, Autistic, Anxious Child and Mindfulness Meditation for ADHD, which reflects her commitment to strength-based, mindful approaches for neurodivergent brains.
In addition to her books, Merriam co-founded A Novel Mind, a widely used database and resource hub for neurodiversity-affirming literature, and serves as an adjunct professor of psychology, bringing evidence-informed practice into both clinical and educational spaces.
Known for blending mindfulness, behaviorally grounded support, and real-world insight, she teaches clinicians how to help clients and families build self-regulation, resilience, and effective routines that honor the unique strengths and challenges of ADHD.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Merriam Saunders maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Dominican University. She receives royalties as a published author. Merriam Saunders receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Merriam Saunders has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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Foundations of Mediation for Mental Health Professionals
Mediation Process: Step by Step
Divorce, Mental Health, and Childhood Attachment
Harnessing Motivational Interviewing in Mediation
Managing High-Conflict Couples
Working with Diverse Populations
Real-World Practice & Application
After Mediation
Laws & Ethics
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