Organizations
Mediation Organizations
Massachusetts Council of Family Mediation
PO Box 59
Ashland, NH 03217 USA
Phone: (781) 449-4430
Email: masscouncil@mcfm.org
http://www.mcfm.org
Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR)
12100 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 130, Reston, VA 20190 USA
Phone: 703.234.4141 Fax: 703.435.4390
Email: membership@ACRnet.org
http://www.ACRnet.org
New York State Dispute Resolution Association (NYSDRA)
255 River St
Troy, NY 12180 USA
Phone: 518-687-2240
Fax: 518-687-2245
Email: nysdra@nysdra.org
http://www.nysdra.org
Collaborative and Practical Law Organizations
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)
11811 N. Tatum Blvd. #1000
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 953-8460
http://www.collaborativepractice.com
IACP is the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, an international community of legal, mental health and financial professionals working in concert to create client-centered processes for resolving conflict.
IACP serves members, influences the collaborative community, and benefits the public. We are committed to fostering professional excellence in conflict resolution through Collaborative Practice. We do this by protecting the essentials of Collaborative Practice, expanding Collaborative Practice worldwide, and providing a central resource for education, networking and standards of practice.
Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council (MCLC)
c/o Rachel B. Goldman, Ginsburg & Leshin, LLP
One Hollis Street, Suite 423
Wellesley, MA 02482
Email: mclc@massclc.org
http://www.massclc.org/
Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association
Frederick Glassman
Phone: 310-207-0007
Website: www.lacfla.org
Email: fglassman@mglawcorp.com
Address: 12400 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 400, Los Angeles CA 90025
http://www.lacfla.org
Collaborative Family Law Professionals, Inc.
Mark Nelson
Phone: 805-604-4100
Email: mnelson@calattys.com
Address: 300 Esplanade Dr., Ste 1170, Oxnard CA 93036
http://www.collaborativefamilylawyers.com
Collaborative Law Institute of Georgia
Service Area: GA USA Contact
Person: Robert Bordett
Phone: 404-892-1995
Email: bob@u2agree.com
Whole Group Address: 3273 Hampton Green Way, Atlanta GA 30340
http://www.collaborativepracticega.com
Center for Principled Family Advocacy
Service Area: OH USA Contact
Person: Jonetta Kapusta-Dorogi
Phone: 216-781-5515
Address: 1301 East Ninth Street, Suite 500, Cleveland OH Ohio 44114-1876
http://www.famad.com
Collaborative Divorce Professionals Alliance
(10 IACP members)
Service Area: TX USA Contact
Person: Jennifer Tull
Phone: 512-472-1919
700 Lavaca, Suite 1150, Austin TX 78701
http://www.betterdivorce.net
Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, Inc
Service Area: Statewide WI USA Contact
Person: Marta Meyers
Phone: (608) 283-1705
Address: 4230 North Oakland Avenue #269, Milwaukee WI 53211
http://www.collabdivorce.com
Counseling and Therapy Organizations
The Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education (CMFCE), LLC
5310 Belt, Rd, NW, Washington, DC 20015 • 202-362-3332/Fax 202-362-0973
Email: CMFCE@smartmarriages.com
http://www.smartmarriages.com
The Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education is dedicated to making marriage education widely available –
to getting the information couples need to create successful marriages out of the research labs and and clinical offices and to the public. Our goal is to make the information user-friendly, affordable, and accessible.
We believe that people can “get smarter” about marriage and that when they know better, they will do better.
The Coalition serves:
- as a clearinghouse to help couples find marriage and relationship education information, classes, DVDs, and books ;
- to help marriage counselors, clergy, mentor couples, and lay educators find marriage education training programs and/or TOOBs – teach-out-of-the-box programs;
- to connect those interested in the continuing development of the field;
- to support community marriage education initiatives, legislation, and research;
- and, to help the public understand that marriage education offers an effective and affordable solution to the epidemic of divorce and family breakdown – one that is ready NOW.
The Coalition is non-denominational, non-partisan, non-sectarian and is supported solely by the proceeds of the annual conference. Conference presenters volunteer their time and expertise.
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
112 South Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3061
Phone: (703) 838-9808
central@aamft.org
http://www.aamft.org
The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) is the professional association for the field of marriage and family therapy. We represent the professional interests of more than 24,000 marriage and family therapists throughout the United States, Canada and abroad.
Since our founding in 1942, the AAMFT has been involved with the problems, needs and changing patterns of couples and family relationships. The association leads the way to increasing understanding, research and education in the field of marriage and family therapy, and ensuring that the public’s needs are met by trained practitioners. The AAMFT provides individuals with the tools and resources they need to succeed as marriage and family therapists.
Our members meet rigorous standards for education and training and are held to the highest ethical standards of the profession. Clinical Members have met the highest standards of the profession for education and clinical experience. Associate and Student membership categories are available for therapists in training for clinical practice. Members of allied professions and other persons who are interested in marriage and family therapy are eligible to become Affiliate Members.
What We Do
Our association facilitates research, theory development and education. We develop standards for graduate education and training, clinical supervision, professional ethics and the clinical practice of marriage and family therapy.
The AAMFT hosts an annual national training conference each fall as well as a week-long series of continuing education institutes in the summer and winter. We publish the scholarly research journal Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, news about the field in Family Therapy Magazine, and a variety of brochures and pamphlets that inform the public about the field of marriage and family therapy. Also, we offer a range of professional and practice development products, including videotapes, books and brochures.
American Psychological Association (APA)
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(800) 374-2721
executiveoffice@apa.org
http://apa.org
Based in Washington, DC, the American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With 150,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide.
The mission of the APA is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people’s lives.
American Counseling Association (ACA)
5999 Stevenson Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22304
(800) 347-6647
webmaster@counseling.org
http://www.counseling.org
The American Counseling Association is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. Founded in 1952, ACA is the world’s largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings.
By providing leadership training, publications, continuing education opportunities, and advocacy services to nearly 45,000 members, ACA helps counseling professionals develop their skills and expand their knowledge base.
ACA has been instrumental in setting professional and ethical standards for the counseling profession. The association has made considerable strides in accreditation, licensure, and national certification. It also represents the interests of the profession before congress and federal agencies, and strives to promote recognition of professional counselors to the public and the media.
The mission of the American Counseling Association is to enhance the quality of life in society by promoting the development of professional counselors, advancing the counseling profession, and using the profession and practice of counseling to promote respect for human dignity and diversity.
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
750 First Street, NE, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20002-4241
202-408-8600
membership@naswdc.org
http://www.naswdc.org
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The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with 150,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC) – A Division of the ACA
Dr. Robert Smith, Executive Director
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
College of Education
6300 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Phone: 361-825-2307
Email: Robert.smith@tamucc.edu
http://www.iamfconline.com/
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IAMFC is an organization that promotes excellence in the practice of couples and family counseling by creating and disseminating first-class publications and media products, providing a forum for exploration of family-related issues, involving a diverse group of dedicated professionals in our activities, and emphasizing collaborative efforts. One of our most fruitful collaborations is with the The National Credentialing Academy, NCA. IAMFC also encourages counselors to think systemically and to advocate for the worth and dignity of all families.
IAMFC is a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA), which embraces a multicultural approach in support of the worth, dignity, potential, and uniqueness of the families we serve.
