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Heather Clifft, (Mental Health Professional)

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   3239 Electric Rd, Suite B
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  heatherclifftlpc@cox.net
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Education


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J.D.

LL.B.

Ph.D.

Psy.D

Ed.D.

L.E.P.

LCSW

LPC

LMFT

Psychiatrist

CFP®

CPA

ChFC

Professional Activities


Current Prior

Collaborative Practice Training


Year Course Title Instructor Hours Action
Basic/ Introductory Collaborative Law or Interdisciplinary Collaborative Team Training.
30-Hr Interest-Based Negotiation & Mediation Skills
Advanced interest-based negotiation, communication skills, collaborative,professional coach training
Annual 4 hours collaborative continuing education (basic, intermediate, or advanced)

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Heather Clifft, (Mental Health Professional)

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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years experience partnering with children, adolescents, adults, and families in their journeys of healing and growth. I assist families and individuals in navigating life's transitions and stressors throughout the lifespan. In my roles as Collaborative Coach and Child Specialist, I assist families in creating a plan for their future.

Collaborative Practice Group Membership


Collaborative Divorce Professionals of Roanoke

Southwest Virginia Collaborative Divorce Professionals

Collaborative Services


In addition to my roles as a Divorce Coach and a Child Specialist, I am also an Adoption Competent Counselor, thus I understand the multiple ways in which adoption can affect your life and family. This knowledge and experience enables me to more completely understand the uniqueness of each family in order to create a plan to best meet their needs.

Education


Licenses


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. ,LPC

Professional Activities


CURRENT:
VaCP Group Member Rep for CDPR

PRIOR:
Secretary, Virginia Association of Child Placing Agencies
Secretary, Foster Family Treatment Association - VA Chapter
Secretary, NAMI-Roanoke Valley Board

Collaborative Practice Training


Year Course Title Instructor Hours
Basic/ Introductory Collaborative Law or Interdisciplinary Collaborative Team Training.
2016 Introductory Interdiscipliary Collaborative Practice Two Day Team Training 3C Institute 15.5
30-Hr Interest-Based Negotiation & Mediation Skills
2020 Mediation & Interest-Based Negotiation Skills Training Barbara Burr, JD & Lisa Herrick, PhD 10
2018 Practical Conflict Resolution Skills and Intro to Mediation Kim Kristensen 8
2018 Basic Mediation Kim Kristensen 16
Additional 15 hours Intermediate/ Advanced interest-based negotiation, communication skills, collaborative, or basic professional coach training
2017 Preparing our Clients Emotionally for the first 4 way meeting Kathleen Bagby, LCSW and Susan Witt, LCSW 1
2017 Difficult Conversations , Part 2 I was the instructor. 1
2017 Difficult Conversations Tom Walk, JD 1
2017 A swing and a miss..due to a myth? Obsticles to client choosing collaboration Tom Walk, JD 1
2016 Learning from the Masters Thomas Walk, JD 1
2016 Integrity: Using Purpose and Values to Become a Better Professional and Collaborative Practitioner J.Kim Wright, JD 4
2016 Getting Started with Your First Case, Connecting with Practice Group, and Practice Protocols David Nixon, JD 1
2016 From Me to We: Paradigm Shift in Collaborative Practice Thomas Walk JD and Susan Witt, LCSW 1
2016 Explaining the Collaborative Process and Getting Collaborative Cases Vickie Wiese, JD 1
2016 Drawing our Collaborative Team Togethr I was the instructor. 1
2016 Collaboration 6-3-5: The right way for introverts? Thomas Walk, JD 1
2015 Cooperative Divorce Process vs Collaborative Divorce Process David Nixon, JD 1
Annual 4 hours collaborative continuing education (basic, intermediate, or advanced)
2024 “Connecting Mind, Body, and Emotions” & Birds Eye View of Health CDPR: Jen Uschold, iRise for Me 1
2024 iRise for Me: “Yes” and “This is Me CDPR: Jen Uschold 1
2024 Thoughts (and facts) about Thoughts CDPR: Jen Uschold, iRise for Me 1
2024 This is Me” and “Connecting Mind, Body, and Emotions” CDPR: Jen Uschold, iRise for Me 1
2024 Preparing our Ciients and the Team for the Legal, Financial, and Emotional Aspects of Divorce CDPR Retreat: Jen Uschold, iRise for Me; and Members presented profession specific programs 6
2024 Mind Map and Clinical Hypnosis CDPR: Jen Uschold, iRise for Me 1
2024 Introduction to Positive Intelligence CDPR: Jen Uschold, iRise for Me 1
2023 Trauma-Responsive Collaborative Practice (16th VaCP) 11-13-23 Dana Baerger, J.D., Ph.D. 6
2023 Tax Considerations for Collaborative Divorce Settlements VaCP Clubhouse: Sallie Mullins Thompson, CPA 1
2023 Sobol Case Study: When a Collaborative Case Goes to Trial—And Is Appealed CPNV: David Ginsberg, Steve Goldman, & Jen Bradley 1.5
2023 Embrace the Dissonance: Understanding Couples as They Come Apart CPNV: Barb Burr and Lisa Herrick 1.5
2023 Divorce Law 101 – A Discussion about What Actually Happens in Court and Why Our Clients Are Better Off Collaborating CDPR: Lori Thompson 1
2023 Busting Open Toolboes: Next Level Preparation for You and Your Clients For Success in Collaborative Divorce (or Meidation, Negotiation or Litigation) CDPR Retreat: Jen Uschold 4.5
2022 The Use of Child Specialists in the Collaborative Process VaCP Clubhouse: Susan Buniva, MSW, LCSW, Barbara ter Haar LCSW, and Lynne Einhaus, Ph.D. 1
2022 Managing Challenges in the Collaborative Divorce Process: Cognitive Bias, Mental Health, High Conflict Personality Disorders, and Addictions Dr. Beth I. Wilner, Ph.D. 6
2021 Summary of the UCLA (in plain English) & Discussion CDPR Retreat: Facilitator - Cheryl Watson Smith, JD .5
2021 DC Metro Protocols: The Initial Team Meeting CDPR Retreat: David Nixon, JD .75
2021 DC Metro Protocols: Roles and Duties of Each Professional on the Team CDPR: Tom Walk, JD, Cathleen Rae, PhD, David Cawley, CPA, CDFA & Heather Clifft, LPC 1
2021 DC Metro Protocols: Professional Team Organization, Conduct and Process CDPR: Lori Thompson, JD 1
2021 DC Metro Protocols: Parenting Issues: Gathering Information, Option Development, Evaluation, and Resolution CDRP: Susan Witt, LCSW 1
2021 DC Metro Protocols: Issues Regarding Termination and Withdrawal from the Collaborative Process CDPR: I was presenter 1
2021 DC Metro Protocols: How to Start the Collaborative Process CDPR: Cheryl Watson Smith, JD, Heather Clifft, LPC & Robin Hill, JD, CFP®, CDFA 1
2021 DC Metro Protocols: How to Manage Challenges with Parties & How to Manage Challenges with Other Team Members CDPR Retreat: Cathy Rae, PhD 1.75
2021 DC Metro Protocols: Communication Among the Team Members CDRP: Lori Thompson, JD 1
2021 DC Metro Protocols: Collaborative Process Structure CDPR; Lori Thompson JD 1
2020 The Psychological and Ethical Dimensions of Collaborative Practice David A. Hoffman, Collaborative Attorney & Mediator 6
2020 Overcoming Resistance to Collaborative Practice CDPR: Cheryl Watson Smith, JD 1
2020 Managing the Negotiation Within: the Internal Family Systems Model David Hoffman 1
2020 Law for Non-Lawyers Barbara Burr, JD 3
2020 Internal Family Systems: A Paradigm Awakening CDPR: Heather Clifft, LPC and Cheryl Watson Smith, JD 1
2020 Empathy, Vulnerability & Equilibrium CDPR: Facilitators - Cheryl Watson Smith, JD & Lisa Teegarden-Cabay, PhD 2.5
2020 Conference Attendance Association of Family and Conciliation Courts 17.75
2020 Attracting Clients By Boosting Your Online Presence CDPR: IACP Webinar 1
2019 Research Informed Parenting Plans CDPR: I was the presenter 1.5
2019 Promoting Your Collaborative Practice Joryn Jenkins, JD 1
2019 Exploring Our Own Invisible Suitcases by Digging Deeper Through Art Therapy CDPR: I was instructor with Susan Witt, LCSW 1
2019 Creating Child-Focused Parenting Plans CPTI: Barbara Burr, Adele D’Ari & Lisa Herrick 6
2018 Trauma Responsone to Divorce Dominque Walmsley, MA, LMHC 1
2018 Parenting Plans: More Than Dates on a Calendar Sanford Cassel, Hon. Frank W. Rogers, III, Kristen Konrad Johnstone, Cheryl Watson Smith & Thomas P. Walk 3
2018 ABLE & Special Needs Trusts Mark W Dillinger, Attorney 1
2017 A Swing and a miss Tom Walk, JD 1
2017 Professionals Prepare for Starting a Collaborative Team Susan Witt, LCSW and Cheryl Watson Smith, JD 1
2017 Preparing our clients for collaboration Kathleen Bagby, LCSW 1
2017 How Shadow Advisors Help or Hurt your Collaborative Case Tom Walk, JD 1
2017 Difficult Conversations om Walk, JD 1
2017 Creating the Conditions for Growth As We Help Our Clients Navigate Separation and Divorce Lisa Herrick and Kate Scharff 6
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