Mediation
December 15, 2005
What is mediation?
How does it work?
How is it different from litigation?
What does it cost?
Policies and procedures
Who attends sessions?
Parent Coordination
December 15, 2005
What is a PC?
How does it work?
Policies and procedures
Custody Evaluation
December 15, 2005
What is custody evaluation?
Alternatives: custody mediation
How does it work?
What if I “win” custody?
What if I “loose” custody?
How much does it cost?
Policies and procedures
The role of attorneys
G. Bowden McElroy, M.Ed.
December 15, 2005
EDUCATION
M.Ed. Counseling Psychology
Central State University, 1983
B.S. Psychology/Secondary (Social Studies) Education
Oklahoma State University, 1981
Studied at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
LICENSURE, MEMBERSHIPS, and CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Professional Counselor
Oklahoma State Department of Health
License #1519
Clinical Member: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Families in Transition: Tulsa District Court Registered Mediator
Tulsa District Court Registered Parenting Coordinator
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1996 – Present Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice
Divorce Transition Services, Tulsa, Oklahoma
1996 – Present Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice
Christian Family Institute, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Responsibilities include: individual, marital, and family therapy with children, adolescents, and adults.
1988 -1996 Clinical Coordinator/Program Director
Rapha Treatment Centers, Arlington, Texas
Responsibilities include: providing therapy, supervising nursing and therapy staff, program development and implementation.
Program Director
1987-1988 Community Psychiatric Center, Fort Worth, Texas
1985 – 1987 Psychiatric Institute, Fort Worth, Texas
Responsibilities: same as above.
1985 Professional Counselor
Wheatland Mental Health Clinic, Enid, Oklahoma
Responsibilities include: individual, marital, family, and group therapy.
1983 – 1985 Associate Pastoral Counselor
MetroChurch, Edmond, Oklahoma
Responsibilities: same as above.
E-mail: Bowden_mcelroy@divorcetransitionservices.com
Personal Website: BowdenMcElroy.com
William B. Berman, Ph.D.
December 15, 2005
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Clinical Member of Approved Supervisor of American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (AAMFT)
E-mail: William_berman@divorcetransitionservices.com
Dale R. Doty, M.S.W., Ph.D.
December 15, 2005
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Clinical Member of Approved Supervisor of American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (AAMFT)
E-mail: dale_doty@divorcetransitionservices.com
Personal Data
NAME: Dale Robert Doty
BIRTH DATE: January 15, 1953
MARITAL STATUS: Married, 5 children
Education
1975 Oral Roberts University B.S. Major: Social Work Minor: Psychology
1977 University of Kansas M.S.W. Major: Clinical and Psychiatric Social Work
1980 Menninger Foundation Post-Graduate Advanced 2-year Family Therapy Training Certificate Program
1981 Menninger Foundation Training in supervision, and supervision of supervision
1985 Oklahoma State University Ph.D. Family & Child Studies / Family Therapy
Licenses
1980 Licensed Clinical Social Worker OK #0023 Board Approved Supervisor
1991 Licensed Marital and Family Therapist OK #0066 Board Approved Supervisor
Current Professional Appointments
Member, Oklahoma Marital and Family Therapy Licensing Advisory Board (Term 2005 – 2009)
Professional Activities
Past President, Oklahoma Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Past Representative, American Association For Marriage and Family Therapy Divisional Development Council
Professional Affiliations
Member, American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
Clinical Member, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (Approved Supervisor) (AAMFT)
Member, National Organization of Forensic Social Work (NOFSW)
Member, Association of Family, Court and Community Professionals (AFCC)
Certifications
1977 Certified Instructor and Training Associate, Couples Communication Program
1980 Approved Supervisor, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
1999 Families in Transition, Tulsa District Court Registered Mediator
Tulsa District Court Registered Parenting Coordinator2000 Tulsa County Court, Approved Misdemeanor Sex Offender Treatment Specialist
2002 Families in Transition, Tulsa District Court Registered Custody Evaluator