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As a reminder, to stay on the Category E and Category F GAL lists, all GAL’s must attend the mandatory training through MCLE on November 2nd |
Who We AreMAGAL is a professional organization of mental health professionals, attorneys, family service officers, judges, and academics who work in and with the Probate and Family Courts that are charged with resolving disputes over the custody of children. |
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MembershipMembers of MAGAL include judges, attorneys, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, mental health counselors, visitation supervisors and family service officers. Membership, is by application, subject to board approval, is open to professionals with a practice or interest in child custody. Magal’s “Virtual” Conference Available for Rebroadcast
“May I Speak Freely?” - The Interplay of Therapeutic Privilege, Confidentiality, and Family Law
This conference will outline and discuss the following key topics:
Join us “online” to learn from our distinguished panel of experts about confidentiality and privilege, their effect on GAL evaluations and investigations, or on working as part of a therapeutic team. Learn about therapeutic privilege for children and adults, the state of the law on confidentiality and privilege, and the practical applications of waivers.
Honorable Randy Kaplan (Ret.) Beth Aarons, J.D., M.S.W. John Baker, Ph.D. Richard Novitch, J.D. Joanne Romanow, J.D.
COST: $35 MAGAL members; $50 Non-members (Including written materials to be provided online.)
CEUs Applied For: 3.5 hours for NASW, CPCS/CAFL & PC 3.5 credit hours awarded for: Psychology, LMFT and GAL certification
| MissionOur mission is primarily one of education. First and foremost, we educate our members about legal and clinical best practices.
| ongoing ActivitiesEvery Other Friday at 1pmEvery other Friday at 1pm we host a zoom called the PC Discussion Group. Click the link below to join. PC Discussion Group - Every other Friday at 1pm (Membership in either MAGAL or AFCC-MA is required to join meetings.) MAGAL and MAGAL/AFCC Zoom Open Discussion Meetings Wednesdays at noonEvery Wednesday at noon we host a zoom discussion called the GAL discussion group. Click the link below to join. GAL Discussion Group - Wednesdays at Noon (Membership in either MAGAL or AFCC-MA is required to join meetings.) |
