Massachusetts Association of Guardians ad Litem, Inc. Presents:

Bridging the Divide: Trauma-Informed Practice in Family Court

Save the date!

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

For the second part of this conference series!

Keynote Speaker
Philip M. Stahl, PhD, ABPP
Rebecca Stahl, JD

Judicial Panel and other Panelists to be announced!

The second part of this two-part conference will focus on how to address trauma within the family unit for court-involved families. Building on what Dr. Viola Vaughan-Eden will teach this October, Dr. Stahl and Attorney Stahl will focus on how GALs and PCs can address trauma within their practices in an informed and child focused manner and create practical and realistic solutions for the family. Dr. Stahl and Attorney Stahl will discuss best practices for GALs and PCs (as well as attorneys and mental health professionals) working with families experiencing trauma in forensic investigations and dispute resolution processes.

The Conference Center at Waltham Woods, 860 Winter St, Waltham, MA
and also available Virtually via Zoom

More details to follow in 2026!