I recently talked with Janeen Massaros and Jeff Postuma about their service that they call A Team Approach where they offer a male and female team for Mediation, Parenting Time Expediting, Custody Evaluations, Parenting Skills Assessments, and Early Neutral Evaluations. They developed the idea to offer the male and female team model for other services after working together on Early Neutral Evaluations (ENE). Not only are they able to offer a gender balance, but they can together call on their own specific expertise. Learn more by watching the video below!
I recently learned that DaisyCamp is now a non-profit organization (great news for everyone!). Their next retreat is scheduled for August 12 -14, 2011. They now have a “.org” website at www.daisycamp.orgwith updated information!
To register for a seminar:
e-mail daisy@daisycamp.org
call Marlys Ousky at 952-405-2060
When you register, you will receive an email confirmation with directions to the event and a reminder to send payment. If you prefer for Daisy Camp to NOT email you back, please call Marlys instead of using email or online registration.
When you receive confirmation of your registration, you can mail your check payable to Dasiy Camp and send to 3300 Edinborough Way • Suite 550 • Edina, Minnesota 55435
If you are interested in attending, but unable to pay the $60 fee, please contact Marlys at 952-405-2060 who will work with you to see if a discount can be offered or if a scholarship is available.
Jennifer, the founder of DaisyCamp, has a compelling story. From the DaisyCamp website:
In 2005, I went through my divorce. It ended up being a gift, though it was definitely in disguise at the time. I was lost, afraid, hopeless and terribly sad. Out of my own need for help and direction, Daisy Camp was born in 2006.
I discovered that during my divorce there are so many decisions to make, at a time you are least emotionally equipped to make the most important decisions of your life. I was determined to help other woman navigating divorce, so I created Daisy Camp. “D” is for divorce. “D” is for Daisy. Like a daisy, a divorce can signal a fresh start.
Each camp is a treasure chest filled with amazing people. Women attending the camp will begin an incredible journey of finding joy in their ever-expanding life. I am proud to have created such a wonderful program that has changed the lives of so many people and influenced so many families in their healing.
Five years later, my dream of Daisy Camp becoming a non-profit is a reality. And in my life today I am free to be me and all that I am meant to be, free to be happy, free to live, free to love, free to enjoy each moment, free to make space in my life for new beginnings, free to let go…
I invite you to participate in Daisy Camp. I applaud you for your courage in taking a leap of faith to attend Daisy Camp. Daisy Camp will inspire you too!
Love,
Jennifer
The DaisyCamp mission, from their website:
To provide a safe place for women facing divorce to get the support and reliable information they need for their ever-expanding life, through:
- Creating a supportive environment by treating all Daisy Campers, and each other, with warmth, respect, honesty and dignity.
- Providing women with referrals to the best resources maintaining the highest standards of creativity, honesty and excellence.
- Actively contributing to the betterment of our families and communities and the quality of life before, during and after divorce.
About their DayTrooper retreat:
Attend this information packed divorce seminar if you are:
Thinking about a divorce
In the divorce process or
Recently divorced
Here are just a few of the topics covered:
Legal 101 and Beyond…
Understanding your legal options in planning your new life.
Financial Nuts and Bolts
What’s mine? What’s his? Spousal maintenance? Who decides? Do I have my own credit? Can I qualify for a mortgage?
ABC’s of Real Estate
Do we sell in this market? Can I buy something else?
Keeping the Children in the Center, not the Middle
What about custody, visitation, and support?
Includes beverages, snacks and lunch
For more information contact:
e-mail daisy@daisycamp.org
call Marlys Ousky at 952-405-2060
Here’s a pretty good video overview of who should and shouldn’t use mediation that I found on YouTube. Now, keep in mind that this attorney is from Canada, but he is talking in general terms about things to look for if you think mediation is a good or bad idea for your case. These ideas apply across countries (I known, I know…he’s from Canada and this is MN Family Law blog) and topics (divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, etc.) so don’t worry about the fact that this guy is from a different country, just focus on the idea of resolving whatever dispute or disagreement you may have.
http://www.yoursocialworker.com is a well-developed website created by Candian Social Worker Gary Direnfeld. He has plenty of helpful posts and even videos related to divorce and separation and parenting at www.yoursocialworker.com.
Here are just a few of the topics he addresses:
Marital Therapy Explained
Affairs Are About Anything But Love
Check the Pulse Before Pulling the Plug [on your marriage]
Married Boomers Face Their Own Perfect Storm
First comes love, then comes marriage…
Thinking of an affair? Then think again.
Separating from an Abusive Partner
Right of First Refusal
Introducing New Partner [to your children] Too Fast, Too Soon
Moving After a Separation [and your children]
Children’s Mental Health and Intervention in View of Domestic Violence, Parental Alcoholism and Parental Separation
Parenting Plan Considerations
Divorcing? Preserve Your Assets and Relationships with Cooler Heads
Family Professional Support Through the Separation/Divorce Process
Considering a Parenting Coordinator?
Forget Harmony, Settle for Peace [in high conflict families]
From Position To Interest [on parenting plans] While Managing Adjustment
Reconciliation Counselling
Parenting Plans From a Kid’s Eye View
Keeping A Child Away From The Other Parent Can Backfire
Need Help Sorting Out A Parenting Plan?
Parenting Plan Worksheet
Celebrity Divorce
Infidelity
Lower divorce rates and Marital Therapy
Co-Parenting
Parent Alienation Syndrome
Mediation [parenting plans]
Author of this post: Carl Arnold, Attorney/Mediator
SEE NEWER, JULY 18, 2011, POST HERE (INCLUDES VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH DAISY CAMP FOUNDER JENNIFER MORRIS
Daisy Camp is a weekend educational retreat (for women only, as I understand it) facing divorce in Minnesota. See their website at www.daisycamp.org. Their next retreat is scheduled for March 27-29, 2009. Here is a quote from the overview section of their website:
Daisy Camp will give you the “nuts and bolts” that will take the guess work and mystery out of your divorce. You will become empowered. When you leave, you’ll have a plan of action, ample resources, new friends, and a future full of possibilities!
South Central Human Relations Center in Owatonna, Minnesota is offering two sets of divorce education classes in 2009. The dates of the classes are: First set of 5 classes – Tuesdays from January 6, 2009 to April 7, 2009; Second set of 5 classes – Tuesdays from April 7, 2009 to May 5, 2009.
Attached is a course brochure and application, which includes information about the purpose of the courses, who should attend, the course content, and who to contact if you have additional questions. Class Brochure
Author of this post: Carl Arnold
The Catholic Coalition of Separated and Divorced offers a series of free classes at St. Thomas Becket in Eagan, Minnesota. The series is free and open to Catholics and non-Catholics alike. You can attend one, several or all of the classes. The topics range widely from legal and financial issues to healing and dealing with emotions and relationships. Classes for the 2008-2009 series began in September of 2008, but there are many classes remaining after the holidays beginning in January and going through March of 2009. Here is a link to the class listings and contact information on the St. Thomas Becket website: http://www.st.thomasbecket.org/se3bin/clientgenie.cgi
Minnesota Family Law attorney and family mediator Carl Arnold created and manages Always Family Center as a free resource for people that are dealing with family conflict or facing divorce, paternity (unmarried parents), custody, parenting time, child support, division of assets and debts and related issues. Mr. Arnold is trained and experienced in Mediation, Collaborative Practice Divorce, Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE), Parenting Time Expediting (PTE) and Parenting Consulting and enjoys offering these great alternatives to clients. He offers a free initial consultation to help you understand your options.
