Utah AFCC Fall Conference 2024

The Utah Chapter of the AFCC – the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts - will hold its Annual Conference on October 10 and 11, 2024, at the University Guesthouse Douglas Ballroom at the University of Utah. This two-day multi-disciplinary event will feature workshops from various experts, offering break-out sessions dealing with relevant and compelling topics of interest for mental health and family law professionals. We kick off the conference at noon on October 10, followed by another exciting and jam-packed day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, October 11.

Back by incredibly popular demand, we are excited to be joined this year as our Keynote Speaker, ., a nationally renowned expert on effective interventions in high-conflict divorce. Mindy is a Harvard-educated psychologist and a frequent and favorite speaker at AFCC events and statewide training conferences. She has trained countless professionals throughout the country about developmental issues in parenting schedules, dealing with high-conflict co-parenting issues, assessing allegations of sexual abuse during divorce disputes, and using expert witnesses in divorce cases.

In addition to this fantastic educational opportunity, Utah AFCC conferences offer many networking opportunities, including conference breaks and delicious catered meals. You'll CE and CLE credits.

The Utah AFCC Fall Conference will bring together a large and exciting group of professionals from throughout Utah who will have an incredible experience learning and networking with other professionals. The conference is designed for mental health professionals, lawyers, judges, mediators, custody evaluators, and any professional who works with separating and divorcing families—especially high-conflict families.

We’ll have plenty on tap for all professionals who work with court-involved families:

• Understanding the new HB 272 - How to Navigate it to Help Kids & Clients 📜🧑‍⚕️
• AFCC Guidelines for Court-Involved Therapy 📚🔍
• Ethical Considerations: Keeping Clients Happy & Avoiding Complaints 🤝🛡️

• Domestic Violence Training 🚨💪
• Disrupted vs. Traumatized Children – Understanding the Nuances 👶💔
• Family Law 101 for Mental Health ⚖️🧠
• Unraveling the Mysteries of ORS (the Office of Recovery Services) 🔍🏢
• Mental Health 101 for Family Law 🧠⚖️
• Recognizing Silent Abuse and Trauma 🕵️‍♂️😔
• Types of Therapy Modalities 🛠️🛋️
• Toolkit for High-Conflict Families 🧰👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• Basics of Becoming a Custody Evaluator 📋👨‍⚖️
• Workshop for Private Guardians ad Litem 🏛️🔨
• Tips for Improving Co-Parenting Communication 💬👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• PGAL Trial Prep, Training/Resources 📚🗂️
• Improving Outcomes in Mediation ⚖️🔧
• Family Systems Therapy: Name TBA 🧩👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• Practice Tips from Family Court Commissioners 📝👩‍⚖️
• And More! 🎉✨

• Scholarship Opportunities 🎓✨
  A limited number of free admission opportunities for mental health professionals wishing to attend the conference and explore all the features and benefits of AFCC membership. Please message Chapter President, Todd Wetsel, for details ([email protected])
• Sponsorship Levels for Every Budget 🤝💵
  Our sponsors’ generous contributions help us create affordable and accessible conferences for everyone. See options for sponsorships at checkout.
• New Member Discount 💸🌟
  Take advantage of a 50% discount for new AFCC members. See ticket options at checkout.
• Group Rates 👥💰
  Discounted admission pricing for groups of 5 or more.

About the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts: AFCC is an interdisciplinary and international association of professionals dedicated to improving children's lives by resolving family conflicts. Founded in 1963, AFCC includes over 6,000 members in 25 countries. For nearly 60 years, AFCC has led family court innovation and reform in areas including parenting coordination, mediation, child custody evaluation, family law education, and domestic violence. AFCC members receive a print and electronic subscription to Family Court Review, the world’s leading interdisciplinary family law journal. Learn more at www.afccnet.org.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

University Guest House & Conference Center, 110 Fort Douglas Boulevard, Salt Lake City, United States