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Divorcing clients need special care. Be Mental Health Professional they are looking for.

Preparing & EMPOWERING
You to work with
divorcing clients more effectively

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Add value, credibility, and stand out in your industry with the Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) program–a comprehensive training for mental health professionals who wish to provide better services for their divorcing clients.

Divorce professionals are in high demand.
Don't get lost in the crowd.

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Why Mental Health Professionals Become Certified Divorce Specialists (CDS)?

Not having the right information or proper tools for divorcing clients will usually lead to unhappy clients, with even unhappier results. The process for divorcing individuals is challenging enough; the last thing you want is to complicate it for you, your client, and their families. 

Our research and firsthand experience have helped us understand the main challenges mental health professionals face when servicing divorcing clients, and that is exactly why we developed this exclusive training.

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  • Become better equipped in assisting your divorcing clients
  • Understand the legal, financial, mental health, and real estate implications in the divorce process.
  • Be skillful at managing emotional states.
  • Know which questions to ask and how to ask them.
  • Successfully manage client expectations.
  • Be seen as a divorce specialist within your industry.
  • Stand out from your competition.
  • Connect and build trusting relationships with other divorce industry professionals from across the country.
  • Become a part of a national directory of Certified Divorce Specialists.
  • Receive a discounted rate for NADP membership.
Certified Divorce Specialist Training for Mental Health Professionals

Step up & Stand Out.

The Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS) Training is for mental health professionals who provide services for divorcing clients.

As a CDS®, you’ll possess the unique skill set to provide valuable divorce-specific guidance for low and high conflict divorce cases. This program will provide you the tools to overcome common obstacles most professionals in the mental health space experience with divorcing clients and ultimately improve the experience for all parties involved.

Become a CDS®

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

Essential communication skills you need to understand and work with divorcing clients to build and maintain a productive client relationship. Helping you break through resistance and gain more cooperation.

Language & Culture

How to understand the unique language and culture of the divorce process and the specific needs and wants your clients may have. From terminology to traditions, we cover a wide range of important topics all divorce professionals should know.

Systems

The holistic fundamental elements of the divorce process through its various stages, including the instrumental professionals and industries. Know whom, how and when to bring into the case to help support you and your client.
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CDS Corporate Training

For companies & practices who provide services to divorcing clients.  Become a CDS Aligned business by having your staff trained to…

  • Provide a better client experience
  • Increase staff productivity
  • Gain credibility to divorcing clients
  • Receive better client reviews
  • Stand out amongst your competitors
What is a CDS Aligned business?

CE/CLE Approved Credits

  • Florida Bar Certificate of Accreditation for Continuing Legal Education
  • CLE Credit: General (18.5) Mental Illness (2.5) Professionalism (1.5)
  • Certification Credits: Marital and Family Law 18.5
  • CLE Reciprocity May be available in your state
  • CDFA (Certified Divorce Financial Analyst) CE Credits: 16.0

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