Certified Divorce
Specialist Training in Vancouver

Elevate Your Vancouver Practice with CDS Certification

Transform your professional path in Vancouver’s vibrant legal and mental health network with a Certified Divorce Specialist™ (CDS) certification. Our program blends communication, cultural sensitivity, and divorce-specific insights to help you better serve divorcing clients across British Columbia.

Supporting Vancouver’s Divorce Professionals.
Don’t blend in—stand out.

Why Vancouver Needs Certified Divorce Specialists?

Vancouver’s growing and multicultural population demands divorce professionals who understand family systems and diverse client needs.

Our CDS program prepares you with:

  • Communication strategies for high-stress environments

  • Cultural intelligence for Vancouver’s diverse families

  • Divorce process fundamentals to support professionals in law, finance, mental health, and real estate

Why Vancouver Needs Certified Divorce Specialists

Professional Opportunities in Vancouver

Whether you’re a legal professional in Yaletown, a mental health provider in Burnaby, or a real estate agent in Surrey, CDS training will set you apart.

Professional Opportunities in Vancouver​

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Take the next step in your professional development and join a growing network of CDS-certified professionals in Vancouver.

Vancouver’s Growing Divorce Support Market

Local demographic trends:

  • Higher rates of separation in urban communities

  • Demand for culturally-aware professionals

  • Complex real estate and parenting matters

  • Strong local referral networks

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SkyTrain Access:

  • Expo Line – Fast and reliable access throughout Metro Vancouver.


Major Business Districts

  • Downtown Vancouver – Legal, financial, and government offices

  • Broadway Corridor – Central hub for medical and mental health services

  • Surrey Central – Expanding suburban business and professional zone

  • Burnaby Metrotown – Popular commercial and retail district

What CDS® Designees Are Saying...

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“The Certified Divorce Specialist program is a well-developed training highlighting methods and practices best suited to improve communication between the divorce professional and the client."
Theodore Alatsas, ESQ.
Family Law Attorney
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"I never expected to gain such an awareness of how other professions work with divorcing families. The theories and techniques I learned will no doubt give me a new lens in which to work with my clients”
Sammi Siegel, PH.D, LMHC
Psychotherapist
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"No psychobabble here... just easy, relatable information. The course was instructive, interactive, and NEVER boring, thanks to the enthusiasm and creative approach from the instructor, Liz Becker."
Rhonda Sherwin
Financial Counselor
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"I learned so much... and also met amazing group of family law attorneys, mental health and financial professionals. It was a very informative and educational training session and I truly enjoyed it!"
Olga P. Herbert, CFE
Senior Forensic Accountant
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"An excellent experiential workshop that will certainly add tremendous value... Expect to grow personally and professionally by participating in this well organized, top notch program”
Laurie Dubow
Licensed Real Estate and Mortgage Broker
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“This left me feeling more empowered and prepared to work with divorcing clients, and honestly, ANY client!”
Marianela Collado
CPA & Certified Financial Planner

About the Program

This CDS program is a highly involved and participatory 16-hour course. It consists of a specialized communication skills training with a focus on integrating those skills in a client-session environment. It also highlights specific legal, financial, mental health, and real estate information that are integral to the divorce process. The CDS curriculum is filled with experiential learning, including a comprehensive manual, several exercises, and time to practice your new skills. You are sure to come out of the training enlightened and empowered.

Communication

Strategic consulting and business transformation expertise

Language & Culture

Corporate culture development and organizational dynamics

Systems

Business optimization and scalable growth frameworks

Be the professional they are looking for.