Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are issues of critical significance, both in the broader world and within Collaborative Divorce Toronto.
Equity
We acknowledge that people do not experience the same level of access to resources and opportunities; therefore, we strive to adopt practices that enable all CDT members to have an equal voice and standing in the CDT community.
Diversity
We acknowledge that systemic discrimination is pervasive and integrated into every system in Canada. We strive to maximize access to resources and training for all those interested in becoming CDT members.
Inclusion
At CDT, we recognize the importance of meaningful change within our own organization and we are currently implementing EDI programs and policies that increase our competencies and create space for members from diverse communities.
EDI Initiatives
EDI Committee
Our EDI Committee is dedicated to moving us from aspirational goals to concrete action and initiatives that will address and remove impediments and barriers. We strive to have our membership reflect all of the families and communities that we serve.
EDI Consultant
We have engaged an EDI Consultant to further our work to become ever more inclusive and fair to all in order to ensure that our core collaborative values are reflected in all aspects of the work we do. We need to live up to our promise and our potential.
EDI programs and trainings
Our EDI programs and trainings for members create a space for community learning, dialogue and awareness. We are grateful to our CDT members who have participated in these enlightening, sometimes difficult conversations, as we deepen our understanding and grow together.
Scholarship Program in 2023
CDT is also establishing a Scholarship Program in 2023 to support members of diverse communities to participate in the collaborative process by offering a scholarship to 5 successful applicants towards Collaborative Process training and a 1-year free membership to CDT.
For more information, please email: amrit@invictacounselling.ca.
The EDI committee is actively reaching out to diverse communities to seek participation from a greater number of individuals from under-represented and equity seeking groups.
We know that there is still much work to do. We are implementing mandatory EDI training for all CDT members, and we will continue to make equity, diversity and inclusion a regular component of our trainings and programs as part of our pledge to foster meaningful cultural change.
Karlene Grant
Karlene Grant works with adults, children, youth, and families from all walks of life, specializing in helping individuals make changes to improve their relationships, lives, and mental health. As a trained Family Professional in Collaborative Practice, Karlene works with parents in improving communication skills, working collaboratively for the sake of the children. She also prepares parenting plans, Section 30 reports, conducts reunification therapy and Voice of the Child reports. Karlene is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Crisis Intervention, and Trauma, among other modalities.
Joe Sheridan
Joe is an enthusiastic collaborative law practitioner, and formally sat on the CPT Board. He makes children a priority in his practice. He is a panel lawyer for the Children’s Lawyer and the Public Guardian.
Family Law and Estate matters are all about family relationships. Joe’s practice concentrates on offering creative and positive solutions, with a view to sustaining and rebuilding essential family relationships in a respectful and cost-effective manner.
