Leadership in Organizations Related to Psychology and Law

	Judge, ABA Regional, Client-Counseling Competition, St. John’s Law School.	February 11, 2012
	President-Elect, President, Past President. Forensic Division, New York State Psychological Association.	1/12 to 1/15
	President. Parent Coordinators Association of New York.	1/10 to present
	Judge, Finals of the ABA Regional, Client-Counseling Competition, Touro Law Center.	February 9, 2009
	Chair, Psychology and Law Committee, Suffolk County Psychological Association.	4/06-present
	Co-Chair, Family Forensic Psychology Special Interest Group, Division of Family Psychology, American Psychological Association.	6/01-9/10
	Program Chair and Founding Member, Association of Family, Court and Community Professionals – New York Chapter.	1/05-1/06
	Co-Chair and Founding Member, Parenting Coordination Association of New York.	10/04-6/07
	Co-Developer. Parenting Coordination Program for Nassau County Supreme and Family Courts.	10/02-9/04
	Co-Editor - Special Issue on Family Psychology and Law, Journal of Family Psychology	June 2003
	Chair - Forensic Task Force, Division of Family Psychology American Psychological Association, (Member 4/97 to 9/10).	11/02-9/10
	Liaison from Division of Family Psychology, to the APA/ABA Committee.	1/98-8/00

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Recent Workshops

Grossman, N. S. (2016). Family Alienation: Families where a Child Rejects a Parent. Suffolk County Family Court. Nov. 14, 2016.

Abee, D., Grossman, N. S., & Lynch. R. Treating Children and families in the context of high-conflict divorce. New York State Psychological Convention, 78nd Annual Convention, White Plains, NY, June 4. 2016.

Grossman, N. S., McEvily, C. J., & Polak, R. Psychologists and Divorce: Using different roles to help our clients. SCPA, Nov. 21, 2015, 3 CE credits.

Grossman, N. S. A systems view of families and the courts regarding divorce. LI Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Babylon, NY, November 23, 2014.

Grossman, N. S., McEvily, C. J., & Polak, R. Integrating Approaches to Mental Health & Legal Issues. New York State Psychological Convention, 77th Annual Convention, Hauppauge, NY, May 31, 2014.

Grossman, N. S. How to expand your private practice and diversify income sources: Forensic models, New York State Psychological Convention, 76th Annual Convention, Manhattan, NY, June 2, 2013.

Grossman. N. S. & Zangari, C. Families Recovering From Divorce. Half Hallow Hills Library, Dix Hills, NY, January, 2013

Grossman, N. S. & Massa, Amel. Resolving family conflicts: A dispute resolution workshop. Sixth Annual Mental Health Counseling Symposium, Greenvale, NY, March 2, 2013.

Grossman, N. S. A Discussion of Parenting Coordination. Judges, Nassau County Supreme Court. Mineola, NY. February, 15, 2013.

Grossman, N. S. Alternative Dispute Resolution in Divorce and Child Custody. In, New Directions in Forensic Psychology Forum. Fordham University, NY, NY. February 1, 2013.

Grossman, N. S., Beutow, J., Cohen, R. Massetti, J., Schlissel, S. W. Managing High Conflict Families After a Divorce. Suffolk Academy of Law, Hauppauge, NY, February 1, 2013.

Grossman, N. S. & Zenir, J. Standards and Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations in New York State. Nassau County Family Court, Westbury, NY, October, 2012.

Grossman, N. S. Maintaining Healthy Relationships. Half Hallow Hills Library, Dix Hills, NY, September, 2012

Grossman, N. S. & Zangari, C. Families Recovering from Divorce: Communication Difficulties. Half Hallow Hills Library, Dix Hills, NY, March, 2012

Grossman, N. S., Feldman, D., Henig, S., Zangari, C. Families Recovering From Divorce. Half Hallow Hills Library, Dix Hills, NY, January, 2012

Grossman, N. S., McEvily, C. J. Maintaining Marital Health. Half Hallow Hills Library, Dix Hills, NY, October, 2011

Grossman, N. S., Friedland, L. M., Grabarz, H. & Polak, R. Successful transitions in divorce: Assisting patients/assessing families. New York State Psychological Association Convention, NY, NY, June, 2011.

Grossman, N. S., Friedland, L. M., Grabarz, H., Kaye, N. B. & Steinberg, H. M. No-fault divorce. LI Employee Assistance Association, Jericho, NY, April, 2011.

Grossman, N. S. & McEvily, C. J. Open Forum/Discussion – Second marriages and family issues. Westbury, NY, January, 2011.

Grossman, N. S. & Cahn, N. How to save your business from a bad divorce. Huntington Station Rotary Club. January, 2011.

Grossman, N. S. & Early-Hubelbank, L. Open Forum/Discussion – Post-divorce legal and parenting issues. Dix Hills, NY, November 19, 2010.

Grossman, N. S, Early-Hubelbank, L., Grabarz, H., & Polak, R. Divorce: Successful Transitions. Long Island Mental Health Counselors Symposium, Greenvale, NY, November 13, 2010.

Grossman, N. S. Child Custody Evaluations: Role of the Forensic Evaluator. In, Grossman, N. S., Kelly, J., Mirabella, J. D., Silverman, L. A., Veraldi, D., & Villar, K. A. Custody 101 & 102. Suffolk Academy of Law, Hauppauge, NY, October 18 & 25, 2010.

Grabarz, H, Grossman, N. S., Polak, R. & Steinberg, H. (2010). The Role of the Mental Health Professional, in Protecting the Family in Divorce: An Introduction of Collaborative Practice. Nassau County Bar Association, Mineola, NY, April, 2010

Grossman, N. S., Honor, S., Helfner, C., & Massa, Amel. The Treating Psychologist: A Survival Guide for Court Testimony. Suffolk County Psychological Association, April 2010.

Grossman, N. S & Rachelle, A. Direct and Cross Examination of Court Appointed Mental Health Expert & Using Consulting Expert to Prepare for Expert Testimony. Hofstra Law School, Modern Divorce Advocacy, Hempstead, NY, January, 2010.

Grossman, N. S. Helping Families Through Divorce. Mental Health Counseling Symposium, Greenvale, NY, November, 2009.

Leis, P., Bruno, R., Massa, A., Helfer, C., Vallone, D., Grossman, N., Parise, A., & Barrera, R. Collaborative Law: Here it comes, ready or not. Suffolk County Bar Association, November, 2009.

Grossman, N. S. Impact of high-conflict divorce on children. Consultation for Attorneys Workshop Series, Suffolk County Supreme and Family Courts, November, 2009.

Grossman, N. S., Honor, S. & Tabat, G. The Treating Psychologist Testifying in Court. Conference sponsored by Suffolk County Bar Association, Suffolk County Psychological Association & Touro Law School, March, 2009.

Grossman, N. S. Pros & Cons of Confidentiality in Court Ordered Treatment: Impact on the Psychologist, Court, Attorneys and Clients. Consultation for Attorneys Workshop Series, Suffolk County Supreme and Family Courts, October, 2008.

Grossman, N. S., Emery, R. E., & Kelly, J. B. Helping families adjust to the stress of divorce. American Psychological Association Annual Convention, August, 2007.

Grossman, N. S. Treatment of individuals and families during and after a high conflict divorce (4 hrs. CE workshop). American Psychological Association Annual Convention, August, 2007.

Grossman, N. S. & Honor, S. What psychotherapists need to know about treatment with patients involved in legal issues. Suffolk County Psychological Association, April, 2007.

Grossman, N. S., Aronson, M., Greenberg, E., & Weinstein, A. Parenting coordination: Assistance for high conflict families. Matrimonial Bar of Suffolk County, January, 2007.

Grossman, N. S. & Okun, B. F. Family forensic psychology: Emerging opportunities for practice (4 hr. CE workshop). American Psychological Association Annual Convention, August, 2005.

Grossman, N, S., Okun, B. F., Connell, M., Gindes, M. & Heilbrun, K. Child custody evaluations: Uses and misuses. American Psychological Association Annual Convention, August, 2005.

Grossman, N. S. Family forensic psychology & related clinical practice. Suffolk County Psychological Association, Commack, February, 2005.

Grossman, N. S. Child custody evaluations and interventions with high conflict families. Testimony to NYS Matrimonial Commission, White Plains, February, 2005.

Grossman, N. S. Families, law and divorce: Understanding, stabilizing, and helping families through the process. Suffolk Academy of Law, Hauppauge, November, 2004.

Grossman, N. S. Parenting coordination: Background and application. Training for Supreme and Family Court Judges in Nassau County. September, 2003.

Grossman, N. S. & Okun, B, (Co-Chairs). New and emerging roles at the intersection of family psychology and family law. Symposium at American Psychological Association Convention, August, 2002. With Karen Franklin, Paula Hartman-Stein, Florence Kaslow, and Lita Linzer Schwartz.

Grossman, N. S. & Okun, B, (Co-Chairs). Family psychology and family law: A systems perspective. Symposium at American Psychological Association Convention, August 2001. With Jonathan Gould, Joan Kelly, and Kathryn Kirkland.

Grossman, N. S. Court from a systems prospective. St. Mary's Children and Family Services, June 2001.

Grossman, N. S. Forensics: The Family therapist as part of the family/legal system. Long Island - Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Garden City, September 2000.

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Articles on Divorce and Recovery

Grossman, N. S. (Winter, 2017). Family Dynamics: Triangles and Patterns of Interactions. Suffolk County Psychological Association Newsletter, 22-28.

Grossman, N. S. (Summer, 2017). Alienation: When a Child Rejects a Parent. Suffolk County Psychological Association Newsletter. 19-22.

Grossman, N. S. (2017). Family Dynamics: Repetition and Rotation of Triangles. Academy of Couple and Family Psychology, 16(3), 10-12.

Grossman, N. S. (Fall, 2016). The Legal Basis for Courts Appointing Parenting Coordinators. Suffolk County Psychological Association Newsletter.

Grossman, N. S. (2015). The impact of divorce on children. New York School Psychologist. 34(2), 20-21.

Grossman, N. S. (2015). Controversy about the Post-Separation Overnight Care of Young Children. American Academy of Couple and Family Psychology Newsletter, 15(3), 9-10.

Grossman, N.S. (Fall, 2015). Parenting coordination in NYS: Managing high-conflict families after a divorce. Family News and Views. AFCC-NY. 1, 12-15.

Grossman, N. S. (2014). Parenting Coordination: Controversial Areas. (2014) The Suffolk Lawyer, July.

Grossman, N. S. (2013). Parenting Coordination: Managing High-Conflict Families after a Divorce. The Suffolk Lawyer, May, 26-27.

Grossman, N. S. & McEvily, C. (2013). Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce, in Emery, R. E. & Golson, J. G. Cultural Sociology of Divorce: An encyclopedia, NY: Sage.

Grossman, N. S. (2013). Parenting Coordinators, in Emery, R. E. & Golson, J. G. Cultural Sociology of Divorce: An encyclopedia, NY: Sage.

Grossman, N. S. & Okun, B. F. (2012). Divorce and the Family Life Cycle. The Family Psychologist, 2012, 28(1), 20-22.

Grossman, N. S. & McEvily, C. (2012). The Children’s Voice: Attorneys Representing Children in Divorce Proceedings. New York State Psychologist: Forensic Psychology, 14(2), 16-17.

Grossman, N. S. (2012). Standards and Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations in New York State. New York State Psychologist: Forensic Psychology, 14(2), 7-10.

Grossman, N. S. (2011). Developing a specialty practice in family forensic psychology. Clinical Perspectives, 12(1), 4.

Grossman, N. S. & Okun, B. F. (2011). Families in later life: Psycho-legal issues. The Family Psychologist, 27(3), 22-24.

Grossman, N.S. (2011). Divorce Consultations. Suffolk County Psychological Association Newsletter. Winter, 14-15.

Grossman, N.S. (2011). Biased Information Psychotherapists may Unknowingly Provide to the Court and How to Counter it. The Suffolk Lawyer, January.

Grossman, N. S. (2011). The children’s voice: Attorneys representing children in divorce. The Family Psychologist, 27(2), 31-33.

Grossman, N. S. (2010). How to Survive Testifying in Court. The Family Psychologist, 26(3), 12-14.

Grossman, N. S. (Fall, 2010). Psychologists wanting to help clients with legal matters. The Family Psychologist, 27(1), 18-19.

Grossman, N. S. & Okun, B. F. (2010). Challenges in Family Forensic Psychology: Diverse Families. The Family Psychologist, 26(1), 19-20.

Grossman, N. S. (2010). Impact of High-Conflict Divorce on Children. The Suffolk Lawyer, January, 7 & 27.

Grossman, N. S. (Fall, 2009). Divorce Mediation. Suffolk County Psychological Association Newsletter. P20-22.

Grossman, N. S. (2009). Power of the Collaborative Divorce Team. The Family Psychologist, 25(4), 20-22.

Grossman, N. S. & Okun, B. F. (2009). Challenges in Family Forensic Psychology: Families with special-needs children.The Family Psychologist, 25(1), 15-16.

Grossman, N. S. & Okun, B. F. (2009). Challenges in Family Forensic Psychology: Families with special needs children II. The Family Psychologist, 25(2), 19-20.

Grossman, N. S. (2009). Pros and Cons of Confidentiality in Court Ordered Treatment: Impact on the Psychologist, Court, Attorneys and Clients. The Suffolk Lawyer, 25 (7), March.

Grossman, N. S. (Summer, 2009). A Systems Understanding of the Collaborative Divorce Teams and the Family. Suffolk County Psychological Association Newsletter.

Grossman, N. S., (Winter 2008). Collaborative Divorce Practice. Suffolk County Psychological Association Newsletter. p17.

Grossman, N. S. & Kline Pruett, M. (2008). Changing the Culture of Divorce. The Family Psychologist, 24(3), 21-22.

Grossman, N. S. (2008). How Consideration of Family Dynamics adds to the Understanding of Family Forensic Cases. The Family Psychologist, 24(2), 26-27.

Grossman, N. S. & Okun, B. F. (2007). Dangers and Safeguards in Treating Children and Families Involved with a High-Conflict Divorce . The Family Psychologist, 23(4), 27-28.

Grossman, N. S. & Okun, B.F. (2007). Psychologists Providing Information for Judges and Attorneys . The Family Psychologist, 23(2), 36-37.

Grossman, N. S. & Okun, B.F. (2007) A Systems Understanding of the Legal System – Further Discussions. The Family Psychologist, 23(1), 25-27.

Grossman, N. S. & Okun, B.F. (2006). The Need for a Systems Understanding of the Legal System . The Family Psychologist, 22(4), 26-27.

Grossman, N. S. & Okun, B.F. (2006). Family Forensic Psychology and School Personnel. The Family Psychologist, 22(3), 14-15.

Grossman, N. S. (2006). Domestic Violence and Family Forensic Psychology . The Family Psychologist, 22(2), 25.

Grossman, N. S. & Okun, B.F. (2005). Defining Family Forensic Psychology. The Family Psychologist, 21(1), 31-32.

Grossman, N. S. (2003). Divorce and the Family Psychologist. The Family Psychologist, 19(2), 10-11.

Grossman, N. S. & Okun, B. (2003). Family Psychology and Law: Introduction. Journal of Family Psychology, Special on Family Psychology and Family Law, 17, 163-169.

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