Susan
Carpenter
Bio
Qualified Neutral Rule 114
Mediator, Coach, Parent Educator in Golden Valley, Minnesota
Susan Carpenter
Mediator, Coach and Parent Educator
Susan was a contributor to the Minnesota Supreme Court's
Child Focused Parenting Time Guide published in 2019.
Qualified Neutral Rule 114
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Pursuing a Master's Degree in Parent and Family Education
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Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
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Mediator - Civil and Family Court Rosters
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High Conflict Diversion Program Instructor
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Trained Parenting Consultant
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Trained Parenting Time Expeditor
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Trained Parents Forever Instructor
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Volunteer at Community Mediation and Restorative Services
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Parent Leader for Minnesota Communities Caring for Children
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(Formerly Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota) 2012- 2015
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Adverse Childhood Experiences Study and Family Resilience Trainer
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Family Court Enhancement Project Focus Group Participant
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High Conflict Central Contributor
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21 years experience working with
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High Conflict Families
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Victims of Domestic Violence
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Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunction
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Childhood Trauma​
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Education:
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University of Minnesota
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In pursuit of Master's Degree in Family Education​​
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Augsburg College Minneapolis
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Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
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with an emphasis on:
Communication
Relationships
Conflict Resolution
Family Dynamics
Gender differences in:
o communication styles
o stress management
o parenting styles
o conflict
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Minnesota State Bar Association
Family Mediation Skills Training
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Community Mediation and Restorative Services
Civil Mediation Training
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Hamline Mediation Center
Parenting Consulting Training
Parenting Time Expeditor Training
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highconflict.net
High Conflict Diversion Program Instructor Training
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Minnesota Communities Caring for Children (formerly Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota)
via Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services:
Five Protective Factors and Resiliency
Adult Childhood Experiences Study (ACES) Trainer
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