“I travelled twice from South Africa to attend Jenn’s workshops in Melbourne, Australia. First I completed the three-day Child-Informed Family Dispute Resolution training in 2012, and then returned to complete the Advanced Training two-day program in Child-Inclusive Mediation – “Working with Complex High Conflict Cases”, in 2014.

Jenn is an exceptional trainer for so many reasons: the substance and content of her trainings have the combination of breath and depth, she shares her clinical experience and wisdom in a way that brings the subject matter alive, she holds and contains the training process in a manner that optimises learning for the participants, and she has a wonderful presence in the way that she delivers the material. It was a wonderful, meaningful experience having had the opportunity to train under Jenn in person.

Jenn has remarkably been able to translate her CIMC training into an online platform. The online programme does not disappoint. The programme includes the full scope of what a practitioner needs to know in order to do this work in a thorough, considered and respectful way. The theory and practice is framed within a psychological paradigm that has depth and gravitas and it is backed up by sound research. The course is dense in its detail and substance and at the same time it is presented in such a way that it is accessible and easy to take in and assimilate. The content includes handouts, video-clips and diagrams. The layout and sequencing of the content is interesting and works well, and Jenn’s voice-over is rich, descriptive and full of wisdom. Jenn’s deep respect for families and their unique circumstances comes through strongly throughout the training, which creates a mindset for professionals working in the field to do this work responsibly, with discernment, and bearing in mind the safety of parents and children.

I would highly recommend the online training to professionals working in the field of CIMC. There is no doubt that you will complete the course feeling enriched, more confident and filled up with the most current research, information and experience in the world of child inclusive mediation and counseling work.”

Sheetal Vallabh
Clinical Psychologist, Family & Divorce Mediator, Attorney (non-practising)
Johannesburg, South Africa
2016

“I first had the incomparable opportunity to spend time learning from and with Dr. McIntosh five years ago, when she devoted time in Minnesota to training those in our community who are the most specialized and experienced in working with families going through separation and divorce. Our goal, which we share with Dr. McIntosh and her colleagues abroad, has been consistently to engage in proactive and preventive support prior to the development of the very high conflict which may arise in such situations, leaving the children in the middle of loyalty binds that are essentially unresolvable short of one parent’s taking the in-parent role and the other parent’s being conscribed to the out-parent role. CIMC makes titanic strides in supporting parents as they work to make child-focused decisions, to  consider the specific developmental strengths and needs of their children, and to create a strong bridge for the children.
The more recently developed on-line CIMC course provides even more comprehensively the conceptual, developmental, and practice-based information relative to this process. Dr. McIntosh’s manner of presentation drives home for us as professionals the contribution to best-practice of both science/research and art. Utilizing a multifaceted approach that includes well-structured and sequenced lectures, case references, video, self-assessment questions, and additional resources, Dr. McIntosh helps us embed ourselves in strongly motivated learning. Watching and hearing Dr. McIntosh as she shares her invaluable work allows us to acquire knowledge and skills from her very polished, compassionate, and respectful approach to clients. The work we do is both demanding and satisfying; to do it well requires the ongoing learning and grace that Dr. McIntosh offers.
I highly recommend this course to colleagues involved in family law and related mental health best practice.”

Gay Rosenthal
Psychologist, Child, Adult, Marriage, and Family Therapist, Parenting Coordinator, Mediator, Parent Coach
Minnesota, United States
2016

“I am enjoying the course a great deal. It is lovely hearing Jenn’s voice any time I choose to study.”

Psychologist
Minnesota, United States
2016

“I am enjoying the course and am learning heaps that I intend to put into practice in my work. I also watched other videos on the website. Your approach in the parent’s group is so open. You acknowledge where each of the participants is at and present them with another viewpoint to consider in a way that does not create barriers for them. I am looking forward to meeting you in person at some point.”

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
New South Wales, Australia
2015