Upcoming Live Training Events

2015 Custody Evaluation Update & 2015 Domestic Violence Update

Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, 2015
San Ramon, CA

Attend both days or a single day to receive an annual update on legal and psychological issues, new laws, the latest research and practice tips pertinent to family law and domestic violence. Each day is described below in more detail. For your convenience, you may register via online now, by fax or by mailing in cash or a check.

Note that these workshops will apply either to your 40 hour requirement (if you are gaining hours to become eligible to perform child custody evaluations) or to satisfy the annual requirement for 8 CE hours of child custody and 4 hours of domestic violence training for 2015. While these workshops will be focused at an advanced level, they will be useful and eligible for those attempting to earn their initial 40 hours of continuing education credits. Attorneys have an opportunity to learn critical child custody and psychological issues to assist in their practice.


Friday, July 10, 2015
8:00am – 5:30pm

(8.0 CE and MCLE credits)

2015 Custody Evaluation Update
Philip M. Stahl, PhD with Robert Simon, PhD, Steve Frankel, PhD and the Honorable Josanna Berkow.

In this custody evaluation update, Drs. Stahl, Simon and Frankel, along with the Honorable Josanna Berkow will present the latest research and practice tips regarding the following learning objectives:

  • Research and Case Law Updates
  • Ethical Issues – Standards of Practice – Floor vs. Ceiling
  • Board Complaint Update / Risk Management Strategies
  • Risks of bias in child custody evaluations
  • Frequent errors / mistakes in child custody evaluations
  • Report writing / testifying
  • …and more



This workshop is designed to meet the requirements of California Rule of Court 5.225 (E) 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, & 21. Application for approval of this workshop has been made to the California Center for Families, Children, and the Courts. The views expressed in this training are those of the trainer(s) and do not necessarily represent the official positions or policies of the Judicial Council of California or the Administrative Office of the Courts.

LOCATION
San Ramon Valley Conference Center
3301 Crow Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA
Phone: 925-866-7612




Saturday, July 11, 2015
9:00am – 1:15pm

(4.0 CE and MCLE credits)

2015 Domestic Violence Update
Philip M. Stahl, PhD with Emberly Cross, JD and Robert A. Simon, PhD

This interactive workshop will be the 4-hour domestic violence update on legal and psychological issues related to domestic violence as required by the California courts. It will address new research and new laws, as required by Rule of Court 5.230.

Additionally, Dr. Stahl will focus on the latest research on domestic violence and Emberly Cross, JD will again discuss the latest CA laws and proposed statutes. Along with Robert A. Simon, PhD, participants will brainstorm various case scenarios to help in the consideration of evaluation strategies and assessment practices.

Participants will be able to understand and integrate the following into their practice:

  • Research Update
  • Case Law and Statutory Law Update
  • Newest advances in screening and other considerations for evaluators in cases with domestic violence allegations
  • …and more

This Workshop Meets the Requirements for 2014 Domestic Violence Update. It is designed to meet the requirements of California Rule of Court 5.225 (E) 3, 9, & 21 and Rule of Court 5.230. Application for approval of this workshop has been made to the California Center for Families, Children, and the Courts. The views expressed in this training are those of the trainer(s) and do not necessarily represent the official positions or policies of the Judicial Council of California or the Administrative Office of the Courts.

LOCATION
San Ramon Valley Conference Center
3301 Crow Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA
Phone: 925-866-7612




Registration Options

  • By Fax
  • By Check
  • By PayPal or Credit Card (Complete Your Registration Below)

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Philip M. Stahl, PhD is approved by the California Board of Legal Specialization [(Family) #10072].

The Steve Frankel Group is approved by the American Psychological Association and the California BBSE to sponsor continuing education for psychologists and CA MFT’s and LCSW’s and is a co-sponsor of these workshops. The Steve Frankel Group and Philip M. Stahl, PhD maintain sole responsibility for this program and its content.

The views expressed in this training are those of the trainer(s) and do not necessarily represent the official positions or policies of the Judicial Council of California or the Administrative Office of the Courts.