TOUGH TELL SERIES

Truths and Troubles in Court-involved Families.

Tough Tell Series is a unique event series designed to educate and empower professionals within the family law network about the emotional impact of parental separation on children, with the goal of reducing childhood trauma.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to ensure that the often-overlooked voices of children are heard and validated.

Through this educational event, we will equip you with the tools to assist you and your clients to navigate challenging situations in toxic environments confidently.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This event is valuable to professionales in the fields of:

  • Family Law

  • Social and Protective Services

  • Law Enforcement and Advocacy

  • Education and Psychology

  • State and Federal Government

  • Social Science and Education Academic

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM ATTENDING?

  • Expert insight and comprehensive education on the complexities of family conflicts

  • Strategies to support children and families in distress

  • Opportunities for open collaboration and addressing challenging questions 

  • Access to current research and best practices in the field

  • Understanding of ‘refuse-resist’ dynamics,

  • Learn on the impact of high conflict on children and trauma.

  • Exclusive viewing of ‘Tommy’ Award Winning short film embeded in the USA court system

  • Special presentation of short film ‘Millie’ focusing on child trauma

  • Access to resources and books will be available

  • Gain up to 6 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points (Self Registration)

  • "One of the best training sessions I have attended, proving invaluable information to represent children, and also in representing parents in family law and child protection matters."

    Victoria Legal Aid Family Law Seminar

  • "Vince is insightful, experienced and engaging. I would like more training with him as a facilitator."

    Victoria Legal Aid Family Law Seminar

  • "Mr. Mort is truly a pioneer and it is his work, particularly through To Be Loved and his book/movie "Tommy" that inspired the creation of the FIT program that we have developed for use in Arizona and eventually throughout other jurisdictions. He combines his vast experience, his passion for child well-being, and his incomparable collaborative skills to achieve meaningful results."

    Judge Bruce R. Cohen

  • "Congratulations on Tommy! It is a stunning work that encapsulates the ugly challenges of family law litigation and domestic violence from a child’s perspective. It was able to show how ordinary Australians can so often forget the best interests of the child and how family conflict can so often bring out the worst in people. Whilst we are working desperately hard in the Courts to improve our system so often people should realise that court proceedings may not be the best way to resolve family disputes. Your work helps send that message."

    Will Alstergren, Chief Justice

  • "We are not just lawyers but we have to deal with the clients who have the mental health issues in the way it was described by Vincent, and I am regularly looking for ways that I can approach the client in the most sensitive (and sometimes safest) way in dealing with their family law issues. It was easy to sit and listen to Vincent and 'box' some of my clients into the categories or descriptions provided."

    Family Law Pathways Network Seminar at Cairns

MEET THE TEAM

DARREN MORT

Darren Mort, Director of Pacifica Congress and 2022 Australian Law Awards Barrister of the Year is dedicated to supporting children experiencing family breakdowns and violence. As founder of the To Be Loved Network, he provides resources and media to help children and professionals navigate these challenges. With a background in performing arts and family law, he emphasises the importance of love and resilience for children in difficult circumstances.

Vincent Papaleo is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in psychological services for children and families experiencing parental separation and conflict. A member of the Australia Psychological Association and the Board of Clinical Psychologists, he has 30 years of experience in Family Law and a focus on behaviour management, developmental perspectives in Family Law disputes, and alternative dispute resolution for families in high conflict. 

Director and Clinical Psychologist at Vincent Papaleo & Associates.

VINCENT PAPALEO

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