The Wisconsin
InterProfessional Committee on Divorce
(WIPCOD)
Anxiety,
structure and resist/refuse
dynamics:
Concepts, ethics, and
practical answers
in contemporary family law
Benjamin
D. Garber, Ph.D.
April 23-24, 2026
Baraboo, Wisconsin Dr. Garber is a Wisconsin
native and
proud graduate of Shorewood High
School Dr. Garber is particularly
excited to return to provide his 4th WIPCOD training!
What to
expect?
This two day
discussion invites family law
professionals
of every
stripe to conceptualize family
dynamics,
the best
interests standard, and
professional practice
in terms of
systems, structures, and
anxiety management.
Forensic
relationship interventions
(e.g.,
court-involved therapies,
co-parent counseling)
court-ordered
evaluations
(e.g., parenting
plan evaluation, parent
capacity evaluation)
and the way
that we conduct ourselves
professionally
all benefit
from creating and
communicating
authoritative
limits, boundaries, roles, and
routines.
Register for the
conference
This program complies
with Wisconsin MPSW
§19.01(2)
and
comparable statutes
requiring professionals
to complete,
"A
minimum of 4 continuing
education credit hours,
of the
required 30 continuing
education credit hours,
shall
be in the area of
professional ethics and
boundaries."
Learn
more here
Access PPT content for
each part
of this five part program:
1
2
3
4
5
Setting the stage
Structure reduces anxiety
Systems and Resist/Refuse Dynamics
"Reunification"?
Advance Orientation
Mandatory
Conflicts Disclosure:
I am being
paid to conduct this training.
I am therefore motivated to
entertain, engage, and
enlighten you. I may laugh at
jokes that aren’t funny and
ask that you do the same in
return.
I am the
author of a number of books
and articles referenced
throughout this weekend. I
earn the equivalent of a cup
of coffee from Starbucks for
every 7 books sold. I do not
earn money when you download
articles I’ve written
(although my publishers may).
I am the owner
and director of DEFUSEdivorce.com.
In theory this business earns
money. In reality, I would
love to share its accumulated
costs with you.
I make money
working in the courts on
behalf of children. I am
therefore motivated to impress
you so that you’ll refer to me
(even though I live and work
1195.8 miles away)
Everything
that I do, I do for children.
My investment in children’s
well-being and the future of
the species can create
conflicts with people and
agencies that do not share
this motivation on occasion.
The
information contained in and linked
from this website is generic. It must
not be construed as constituting
legal, psychological, educational, or
medical advice. Decisions relevant to
any specific individual, relationship,
or family should be based on the
considered opinions of professionals
familiar with the unique culture,
resources, strengths, and needs of
those affected.
