LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES FACED
BY CLINICIANS.
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GWENDOLYN STERK,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
CONTINUING EDUCATION
AT THE EDGE
MONDAY, JUNE 19TH, 2017
9AM TO 12PM
LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES FACED BY CLINICIANS
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Gwendolyn J. Sterk has been practicing family law since 1989 and successfully started her own
law firm, Gwendolyn J. Sterk and the Family Law Group P.C., in 2015. Gwendolyn and her team
believe in a holistic approach to the practice of family law and strive to not only service a client’s
legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and over-all well-being. Gwendolyn and
the family law team have worked hard to establish connections with a vast network of
counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers, who the team
regularly partner with to assist clients on a case by case basis. Gwen Sterk and The Family Law
Group strive to provide clients with the tools they need to be empowered by their life changes,
and be encouraged to move on with integrity and dignity.
This presentation will provide an overview as to legal and ethical issues in Family Law
faced by clinicians.
The objectives of the program are as follows:
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To discuss recent changes in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act
and the Illinois Parentage Act commencing 1/1/2016, which changed the landscape of
issues relating to the care and parenting of minors in a divorce or paternity matter.
Discuss remedies available under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act including Orders of
Protection.
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To discuss mental health as an issue from the perspective of the litigant under
Illinois law.
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To discuss the perspective from a lawyer’s point of view about mental health care
and treatment of a litigant during a family law matter.
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To discuss guardianships and the use of said guardianship to accomplish
objectives of care.
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Finally, the program will include a discussion of a holistic approach to Family Law
and the collaboration that can result in mutually working towards the objectives of the
client.
Questions or to RSVP:
Phone: 630-428-7890
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.edgewoodclinicalservices.com/education/clinicaltraining/
Edgewood Clinical Services is approved by the American Psychological Association and the Illinois Department of
Financial and Professional Regulations to sponsor continuing education for psychologists, social workers, marriage and
family therapists, and professional counselors. Edgewood maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
EVENT LOCATION: AURELIO’S
RESTAURANT 1975
SPRINGBROOK SQUARE DRIVE
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
3 CE HOURS AWARDED
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