Certified Divorce Specialist - CDS️ Program, Calgary, AB (2026)

05/27/2026

Some divorce matters move toward resolution.

Others quietly spiral into conflict, delay, emotional exhaustion, and litigation.

Why?

In today’s family law environment, the breakdown often starts long before anyone steps into a courtroom.

Poor communication.
Unclear expectations.
Incomplete disclosure.
Professionals unintentionally working in silos instead of collaboratively.

These patterns quietly shape outcomes every single day.

Join us for the next CDS® Canada Connect presentation:

Settlement or Stalemate? Understanding Resolution in Family Law ADR

Featuring Abeer Iftikhar, Principal Lawyer & Founder of AIM Law Chambers

Thursday, June 18 • 12 PM EST

Reserve your spot here: https://cdscanadaconnectjune2026.eventbrite.com

This conversation will explore:
• Common escalation points before litigation intensifies
• Emotional and financial barriers that derail settlement
• Why interdisciplinary collaboration matters more than ever
• How divorce professionals can better support families moving toward resolution

If your work intersects with divorce in any capacity, this is a discussion worth being part of.

Registration is now open: https://cdscanadaconnectjune2026.eventbrite.com

CDS® Designees earn 1 hour of CDS CE credit for attending.

We’ll also be hosting a networking session immediately after the presentation from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM EST, giving professionals an opportunity to build meaningful interdisciplinary connections.

Guests are welcome to attend one CDS® Canada Connect meeting to experience the educational and collaborative environment firsthand.

Seats are limited, and we strongly encourage registering early: https://cdscanadaconnectjune2026.eventbrite.com

05/26/2026

Meet CDS® Hope Pearse!

A Legacy of Real Estate Expertise
Real estate is more than a career for Hope—it is a lifelong passion. Raised in a real estate family, she developed an early, intuitive understanding of the emotional and financial layers involved in every transaction. Today, with decades of industry experience and a deep family legacy, she provides the steady guidance, work ethic, and profound expertise that clients need when navigating major life transitions.

Strategic Marketing & Problem Solving
Before entering real estate full-time, Hope excelled as an award-winning marketing executive. In that high-stakes corporate environment, she mastered the art of strategic positioning and complex problem-solving. This unique background gives her a distinct competitive edge in the modern housing market. She masterfully packages and positions properties to maximize market impact, ensuring her sellers achieve the best possible results.

Specialized, Compassionate Guidance
As a Certified Divorce Specialist, Hope brings a calm, informed, and highly structured approach to one of the most sensitive areas of real estate. She understands that tight timelines and emotional weight require a rare blend of empathy and sharp business acumen. Rooted in absolute discretion, clear communication, and practical strategy, Hope’s approach simplifies complex decisions so her clients can move forward with total clarity and confidence.

Your Advocate Every Step of the Way
Whether assisting clients through a divorce, finding a next home, or positioning a property for a premium sale, Hope is committed to making the process seamless and supportive. Above all, she focuses on protecting her clients’ financial and personal interests, serving as a fierce advocate from the initial consultation to the closing table.

05/25/2026

FINAL HOURS TO SAVE 20% ON THE CDS® TRAINING.

Tonight at 11:59 PM, the Memorial Day discount ends and enrollment returns to full price.

Use code: CDSMEM20
Register here: https://thecdstraining.com/become-a-cds/

If you work with divorcing clients, you already know that technical expertise alone is no longer enough.

Today’s divorce professionals are increasingly expected to navigate:�
• High conflict communication�
• Emotionally charged conversations�
• Client overwhelm and decision fatigue�
• Complex interpersonal dynamics�
• Difficult situations under pressure

And yet, most professionals were never formally trained for these realities.

That is exactly why the Certified Divorce Specialist® (CDS®) Training was created.

The CDS® Training helps professionals strengthen:�
• Communication skills�
• Conflict management abilities�
• Client interaction strategies�
• Interdisciplinary divorce understanding�
• Confidence during emotionally difficult situations

Because in divorce work, how you communicate during difficult moments often becomes what clients remember most.

This is your final opportunity to enroll with 20% OFF before the Memorial Day promotion expires tonight.

Use code: CDSMEM20
Register here: https://thecdstraining.com/become-a-cds/

Once the deadline passes, the savings are gone.

05/22/2026

When people are going through a divorce, they are often not looking for information alone.

They are looking for clarity during confusion, steadiness during uncertainty, and guidance during emotionally charged situations where even simple decisions can feel overwhelming.

And whether professionals realize it or not, clients often remember far more than the advice they were given.

They remember:
• How conversations made them feel
• Whether they felt heard
• Whether communication reduced tension or intensified it
• How professionals responded during stressful moments

That is one of the reasons the Certified Divorce Specialist® (CDS®) Training was created.

The CDS® Training helps professionals strengthen not only their interdisciplinary understanding of divorce, but also the communication and interpersonal skills that directly impact the client experience.

Because in divorce work, technical expertise alone is often not enough.

Save 20% on the CDS® Training this Memorial Day with code: CDSMEM20

Register here https://thecdstraining.com/become-a-cds/

Memorial Day Sale ends May 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Hurry and Enroll now!

Become a CDS®: https://thecdstraining.com/become-a-cds/

05/20/2026

If you are a Canadian divorce professional, tomorrow’s CDS® Canada Connect is a session you should not miss.

Financial issues are often where matters become more complicated than expected, especially when tax implications, disclosure issues, and client dynamics are not fully understood across professionals involved.

Tomorrow’s session:
Divorce Through a Financial Lens: Critical Mistakes, Tax Traps, and Client Complexities

We will focus on the areas where problems most commonly surface, including:
• The matrimonial home and its financial impact
• Financial disclosure and agreement mistakes
• Working with clients navigating mental health challenges

Led by Mark Harendorf, CDFA®, CPA, this discussion brings over 35 years of accounting and tax experience related to separation and divorce.

📅 Tomorrow
🕛 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST
🤝 Stay after for networking and interdisciplinary discussion with professionals across legal, financial, real estate, and mental health roles

CDS® Designees earn 1 hour of CE credit.
Guests are welcome to attend 1 session at no cost and will also receive a special discount toward the CDS® Training.

Register here:
https://cdscanadaconnectmay2026.eventbrite.com

05/20/2026

Most clients are not just overwhelmed by the decisions they need to make during divorce. They are overwhelmed because they do not fully understand the process itself.

When people cannot see where they are, what comes next, or how one stage connects to another, uncertainty increases, communication becomes harder, and decision-making often suffers.

That’s why, during our June CDS® Canada Connect, speaker Jackie Santin discussed the importance of building process clarity through the use of a structured Process Roadmap.

A clear visual roadmap helps clients:
• Understand the overall divorce process earlier
• See how each stage connects and why each step matters
• Stay anchored throughout the process instead of feeling lost inside it

Sometimes, one of the most valuable things a professional can provide is not just information, but clarity around what clients are walking into and how the path ahead unfolds.

Educational discussions like these are one of the many benefits of becoming a Certified Divorce Specialist®, where professionals gain deeper interdisciplinary insight, stronger communication strategies, and practical tools that can improve both the client experience and professional collaboration.

To learn more, download the free CDS® Training Booklet at www.thecdstraining.com

05/18/2026

Meet CDS® Jacob Greenberg!

Jacob is a valued member of the Private Wealth Solutions team at Greenberg & Rapp Financial Group, where he specializes in insurance-based planning strategies designed to help clients protect their families, preserve wealth, and prepare confidently for the future. As the second generation to join the firm founded by his father, Jacob brings a modern, analytical approach to personalized financial guidance.

He earned dual degrees in Accounting and Finance from the University of Miami before beginning his career at PwC in New York City in 2017. At PwC, he advised on mergers and acquisitions due diligence and transaction ex*****on for billion-dollar deals across the financial services and pharmaceutical industries.

Since joining Greenberg & Rapp in 2024, Jacob has focused on developing customized insurance and protection strategies tailored to each client’s unique goals. He is passionate about helping individuals and families financially prepare for life’s biggest milestones and challenges while building a path toward long-term financial freedom. Jacob also works closely with clients navigating divorce, helping them make informed financial decisions during a difficult and emotional transition with clarity, stability, and confidence.

Outside of work, Jacob enjoys golfing, skiing, traveling, and spending time in South Florida. He resides in Hoboken, New Jersey.

05/18/2026

Meet CDS® Kelly Camirand!

Kelly is a seasoned marketing and public relations professional with 25 years of experience serving Brevard County and Central Florida. Her career has been built on strategic communication, business development, and a deep understanding of the communities she serves. As she expanded into real estate, Kelly brought that same sharp instinct for people and markets to help clients navigate one of the most consequential decisions of their lives.

Now holding the Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) designation, Kelly combines her extensive professional background with specialized real estate services tailored to individuals and families navigating divorce. She is a valued member of the continuum of care, collaborating alongside attorneys, financial advisors, mediators, and mental health professionals to ensure every client receives cohesive, informed, and compassionate guidance throughout the process.

Rooted in Brevard County and serving clients across Central Florida and globally, Kelly brings the rare combination of strategic expertise, professional discretion, and genuine care that families navigating divorce deserve.

05/16/2026

There is a major difference between information that sounds good in theory and training that professionals can actually integrate into real client conversations.

One of the goals of the CDS® program is to bridge that gap by helping professionals build stronger communication awareness, practical client management skills, and a more interdisciplinary understanding of divorce related challenges across multiple professions.

Thank you to Lani Bozkurt, Practitioner and Certified Coach from North Carolina, for sharing her experience with the CDS® program.

Download the Free CDS® Program Booklet:
The CDS® Training https://thecdstraining.com/

05/15/2026

The professionals who make the biggest impact during divorce are often the ones who understand that communication matters just as much as strategy.

CDS® was designed to help professionals navigate emotionally charged conversations, recognize client patterns and behaviors, and communicate more effectively during high-stress situations across legal, financial, mental health, and real estate environments.

Thank you to Amanda O’Reilly, Realtor® from Alberta, Canada, for sharing her experience with the CDS® program.

Download the Free CDS® Program Booklet:
The CDS® Training https://thecdstraining.com

05/15/2026

Some professionals complete training to add another credential to their name.

Others do it because they want to better understand the people they serve.

The CDS® program was built for professionals who recognize that divorce impacts far more than paperwork, and that stronger communication, deeper interdisciplinary understanding, and practical insight can completely change the client experience.

Thank you to Amanda Cowan for sharing her experience with the CDS® training.

Download the Free CDS® Program Booklet: https://thecdstraining.com

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