Marta J. Papa, a divorce attorney and mediator, will discuss the latest research on the Impact of Divorce on Children. She will share surprising results from new studies about how children react to Parental Alienation as well as describe the impact of conflict on children of divorce, both the immediate impact and the “Sleeper Effect.” Finally, she will suggest how to help divorcing and divorced parents meet their children’s needs.
Coined the “Divorce Whisperer”, Marta J. Papa is an Attorney, Mediator and nationwide Mediation Trainer. She is also a graduate of the Menninger Institute’s Marriage And Family Therapy Training Program. Successfully completing over 4,000 family mediations and 10,000 divorces has made her a sought-after speaker and personality featured in the Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Sky Radio and other national media.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
By the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to discuss:
1. What is the impact of divorce on children?
2. Is the culprit the divorce or the conflict?
3. New research findings on Parental Alienation.
4. The “Sleeper Effect.”
5. How can we, as professionals, help children of divorce?

CE 2.0 Hours (for Missouri psychologists only)

LOCATION AND TIME:
Guo Bin Chinese Restaurant
8600 Delmar
St. Louis, MO 63124

COST:
$40 for paid SLPA members (dinner and CE included).
$40 for non-psychologist guests (dinner only; no CE certificate issued).
$25 for paid SLPA student members.
$60 for non-member psychologists (dinner and CE included).