Couples on the Cusp® (CUSP)
The Successful Divorce (TSD)
Divorce Assistance & Referral (DAR)
Collaborative Divorce

Couples on the Cusp® (CUSP)

Couples on the CUSP® is skills-oriented assessment and treatment program that empowers couples with the tools to enhance healthy relationship functioning. 

The Program includes:

• Communication skill enhancement
• Conflict identification and conflict management skill development
• Problem solving skill development
• Monitoring behavioral interactions and sequences

The Program is designed for couples who:

• Are experiencing significant relationship dissatisfaction
• Are contemplating divorce
• Are considering or have initiated a divorce

The Program Objectives are to:

• To Identify and enhance healthy and functional relationship behaviors
• Provide an opportunity for exploration and reflection-is divorce is the best solution?
• Achieve a more positive post divorce adjustment

For more information contact:  Arlie J. Albrecht, MSSW, LMFT, LCSW

The Successful Divorce (TSD)

The Successful Divorce (TSD) is a four hour educational class that is required for all divorcing parents of minor children by Wisconsin State law.  It is designed to educate divorcing parents in recognizing and attending to the needs of themselves and their children during the divorce process.  This class is offered twice every month (weekday evening and Saturday morning) at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC). The class addresses:  The Divorce Processes, Stages of Grief and Loss, the Developmental Stages of Children, Co-Parenting Skill Development, and Conflict Management Skill Development.
For more information contact either:

Arlie J. Albrecht, MSSW, LMFT, LCSW or

NWTC website

Divorce Assistance & Referral (DAR)

DAR is an information, assessment and referral service to assist individuals and couples in search of resources necessary in moving forward in the divorce process.  This program will seek to provide information and referral in making informed decisions regarding:

• What legal options and resources are available?
• What will the financial impact of the divorce?
• What will be the emotional impact of the divorce on all involved?

For more information contact:  Arlie J. Albrecht, MSSW, LMFT, LCSW

Collaborative Divorce

A Collaborative Divorce is a unique process to accomplishing a legal divorce and is founded on three core principles:
•    a written pledge not to fight in court, and withdrawal of the hired professionals if either party chooses to fight in court,
•    open communication between the parties with an honest and good faith exchange of information,
•    negotiations leading to a mutually acceptable written agreement  that takes into account the needs and priorities of all family members.
This collaborative process frequently works involving varying degrees of a team of professionals including attorneys, behavioral health clinicians (who function in an assessment and advisory capacity) and financial specialists to maximize positive outcomes for the family.

A collaborative process may also be useful in post-divorce legal disputes as an Alternative Dispute Resolution Process (ADR).  This alternative could offer a more efficient way of resolving disputes rather than returning to the Court.

For more information contact:  Arlie J. Albrecht, MSSW, LMFT, LCSW