Meet the Board - David L. Seaquist, Ph.D., Co-President

David is a practicing psychologist providing counseling services to individuals/groups including computerized tests, couples counseling, biofeedback, stress management, performance enhancement and career counseling. He has administered clinical services as part of the Department of Mental Health in MA., was Director of Counseling & Study Services at Boston University and provided psychological testing consultation for Law Enforcement agencies in both Iowa and MA.

Before coming to MA., David was Chief Psychologist and Associate Professor in the Counseling Center & College of Education at Drake University in Des Moines and also Staff Counselor at University of Minnesota. His professional affiliations include the American Psychological Association, Iowa Psychological Association, and MA. PsychologicalAssociation. Extremely adept with a computer, David's other interests include sailing, music and nature and golf.

David is a past President of the Divorce Center,a former Vice President, past coordinator of the Parents Apart court-mandated course, was a member of the Professional Development committee, and a frequent speaker at the public education series.

Networking/Professional Development Breakfast: Using Social Networking Technology

USING SOCIAL NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY TO BUILD YOUR PRACTICE AND COMMUNICATE WITH CLIENTS

Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook and blogs are all tools that a divorce professional can use to build one’s practice and inform and communicate with clients. Learn how to effectively use these tools to better serve your clients and expand your audience.

Speaker
Justin Kelsey, Esq. - Attorney Kelsey is a partner in the law firm of Kelsey & Trask P.C. in Natick, where he concentrates his practice in domestic relations and bankruptcy law. He is the author of two law-related blogs: Scaling the Summit: A Family Law Blog; and Don’t Go Alone: A Bankruptcy Law Blog. To learn more about Justin L. Kelsey visit his Google profile.

Where:
Newton Marriott(Intersection Rte. 95/128, Mass Pike & Rte. 30) In the Restaurant

When:
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
7:30 – 8:00 AM Meet and talk with other professionals – Share ideas
Make new contacts – Enjoy full buffet breakfast
8:00 – 9:30 AM Lecture and Discussion

Register Online HERE!

We hope to see you there!

Are Facebook & Twitter causing Divorces?

This news video from CNN suggests that Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites are contributing to the number of divorces. What do you think?

December Professional Development and Networking Event

The Role of the Probate and Family Court Probation Officer

Information and Insights

Speaker: Anne Cremonini, LICSW

Anne Cremonini has been an Assistant Chief Probation Officer in the Norfolk Probate and Family Court since 1979. Ms. Cremonini has been designated a clinical associate of the Simmons School of Social Work serving as the coordinator and clinical advisor to the GAL internship program within the Norfolk Probate Court since 1990.

Presently, Ms Cremonini is an elected member of the Executive Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Chapter, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, (AFCC) and of the Massachusetts Guardian ad Litem Association (MAGAL).

Where: Wellesley Public Library

When: Date - Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Time: 5:30 - 6:00 PM - Meet and talk with other professionals
Share ideas, make new contacts, enjoy refreshments

6:00 - 7:30 PM - Lecture and Discussion

Cost: Registered members - $30 ($25 before Dec. 5)
non-members - $35 ($30 before Oct. 5)

Click Here to Register

Divorce Humor

Adam and Eve had an ideal marriage. He didn't have to hear about all the men she could have married, and she didn't have to hear about the way his mother cooked. - Submitted by Lois Misiewicz to Donna Marsella

Meet the Board - Barbie Jetter, Co-President

This is the second in our series of Meet the Board entries, in which, about once a week, we will be introducing you to another member of The Divorce Center's Board of Directors.

Barbie has been Co-President since 2007, formerly was chairperson of the Public Education and Marketing committees focusing on promoting, growing and expanding The Divorce Center's programs and membership. Barbie is a Certified Mortgage & Divorce Planning Professional and Licensed Senior Mortgage Advisor and Certified Professional Coach at Loansnap in Canton, MA, specializing in loans for couples who are in the divorce process.

Barbie is a Certified Divorce Mortgage Planning Professional (CDPP), Certified Professional Coach (CPC), holds an MS degree in Counseling from Boston University. An experienced counselor, she is able to listen to her clients and advise them on how to seek the best alternatives and solutions, while saving time and money. She has successfully completed the Management Development Program in Residential Lending from Northeastern University, and has completed the Introduction to Mediation Skills Training Program through the Boston Law Collaborative. She is also an Allied Member of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council. Recently, Jetter coordinated and ran the yearly fundraising events benefiting the South Shore Hospital and affiliated organizations. These events included the Walk for Hospice, and the annual golf tournament, benefiting patients within the South Shore Hospital system.

A divorced single mom with one daughter, one dog and three cats, she loves golf, board, card and tile games, movies and working out. Barbie is a great listener and cares about helping people who are going through the divorce process.

We hope you enjoyed meeting Barbie and tune in next week when we will introduce the other current co-president.

If you are interested in skipping ahead you can meet the whole board on our website at http://www.divorcenter.org/about/board.php.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

President Obama on September 30, 2009 proclaimed October, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

As with any issue that endangers the health, safety or welfare of individuals, the first step towards ending that danger is to raise Awareness.

It seems that we are bombarded everyday with walkathons, and fund raisers, and pharmaceutical commercials that want to raise our Cancer Awareness, our Heart Disease Awareness, even our Awareness of Erectile Dysfunction. It becomes easy to forget that there are dangers in this world, and even in our own backyard, that don't stem from viruses or diseases. There are dangers, such as Domestic Violence that aren't caused by hunger or a germ, but instead by poor choices and a failure of support.

It's hard to know if there will ever be a cure for cancer, but we know the cure for Domestic Violence. A safe home and access to justice can provide victims of Domestic Violence with a voice to end their suffering.

If you or someone you know suffers from Sexual or Domestic Violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE, or if you live in Massachusetts check out these resources available on the Massachusetts State website, and seek help.

Thank you to Danielle G. Van Ess, Esq. for reminding us that sometimes there are greater issues to blog about than just questions of court and law.

Reprinted with permission from the Kelsey & Trask, P.C. Blog.