CANCELED: Enhancing Cross-Cultural Communication in Courts and Legal Proceedings

Monday, March 23, 2020: 7:00pm-8:00pm EST

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Live Webinar

Monday, March 23, 2020, from 7-8pm (EST)

1 CEU for LMSWs, LCSWs, and LMHCs

Whether you work in community settings or private practice, at some point in your career, you may have a client who has contact with the Court system. Join us to learn the about process of a case as it proceeds through the Court system, and the roles of the different players so that you can best support your client.


Join the SWEET Institute and Nicola DeMarco, Court Evaluator and Article 81 Guardian with The New York State Unified Court System, and learn about:

  1. Become familiarized with and be able to review the titles and roles of key individuals in a court proceeding
  2. The objectives for themselves in the role of witness, adviser or observer in the courtroom
  3. Exploring the meaning of "culture" as it impacts communication in the courtroom

Here's what our attendees are saying about SWEET Webinars:

"Wide range of topics, user friendly process, responsiveness of SWEET, ability to obtain required LIVE CEU's online."

- Kathleen, LMSW

"Excellent webinar and strategies I will share with my staff and colleagues."

- Diana, LMSW

Nicola DeMarco, JD

Nicola Antonio DeMarco is a Court Evaluator and Article 81 Guardian with The New York State Unified Court System. He is a 1991 graduate of The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law having completed the Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic lead by Professor Lela Love.
Born in Newark, N.J. in 1964, Mr. DeMarco's parents immigrated from Italy. He earned his B.A. in Political Science at Rutgers University and served in The U.S. Peace Corps in Namibia and Kenya. Mr. DeMarco was the Chair of The Peace Corps Diversity Committee in Namibia.
He also trained educators and community organizers in Ethiopia, Kenya and Eritrea.
Mr. DeMarco worked with Dr. Phyllis Harrison-Ross for seven years. In that capacity, he assisted her in developing the Supervised Televising Service to bring incarcerated individuals together with their families using video technology. The result of such interactions is to reduce recidivism by strengthening networks for people being released from prison. Dr. Harrison-Ross was the past president and founder of The Black Psychiatrists of Greater New York.

Dr. Sidor Psychiatric Services, PLLC is recognized by the New York State Education Departments State Board for Social Work and Mental Health Counseling as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (#SW-0471) and licensed mental health counselors (#MHC-0127)


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Your Facilitator and Co-Facilitator


Mardoche Sidor, MD & Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW
Mardoche Sidor, MD & Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW

Mardoche Sidor, MD, is a Harvard-trained Quadruple Board Certified Psychiatrist, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University, School of Physicians and Surgeons, trained in and taught all major psychotherapeutic modalities, including and not limited to CBT, DBT, Family Systems, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. He is also the author of 11 books including Journey to Empowerment, Discovering Your Worth, The Power of Faith. and, The Art of Living. Dr. Sidor has worked both as a primary care physician and Medical Director in three different settings, including a Chief Medical Officer of the Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES). He is a main facilitator for the SWEET Institute. His 11th book, entitled, NLP for Clinicians is now available to the public.

Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW, is a Columbia-trained Social Worker with wide clinical, teaching, and supervision experience. She also has a background in management, mentorship, and leadership that spans more than 20 years. Her added passion is in advocacy and coaching. She has previously held Executive level positions, and two other directorships in different organizations. She is currently Adjunct Faculty at Columbia University School of Social Work and Adelphi University School of Social Work. She also maintains a private practice, provides supervision, and clinical and management training. She is also a personal and executive-level coach. She is a main facilitator for the SWEET Institute.


Frequently Asked Questions


Who is this for?
This webinar series is for health professionals and it is about a variety of topics that are not generally discussed. Topics range from financing to marketing; from basic law to neuroscience, and from specialized areas of health to advocacy, and personal development.
Will I get continuing education credits for this course?
Yes. Our empowerment series now comes with 1 CEU credit! Once the webinar is over, you will be directed to a post-test and evaluation to complete. Your Certificate will then be emailed to you.
What if I miss the live webinar?
A pre-recorded version is followed immediately after the live webinar and will be made available for you to access at any time, from anywhere, at your convenience.
Are refunds available if I'm not happy with the course?
Absolutely! We focus on adding value and we, therefore, pride ourselves on our 100% money back guarantee policy. If at the end of the webinar you feel you have not gained any tools to help you grow personally or professionally, please let us know and you will be refunded.
Who are the Guest Speakers?
Our guest speakers are chosen for their level of expertise in their respective field. They generally teach, write on, or do research in, their respective area.
What is your cancelation policy for memberships?
Monthly Memberships: We trust that you will receive as much value as possible, and we are adding more value each day. You can cancel at any time and not have to pay the recurring monthly membership, should you choose to cancel. Annual Memberships: You are getting a 2-month discount because of your Annual Membership commitment. Furthermore, we trust that you will receive as much value as possible, and we are adding more value each day. You can cancel your Annual Membership within 30 days, and receive a full refund minus one-month worth of membership. After 30 days, you will have experienced SWEET enough to determine that it is indeed the right fit for you, and any cancellation after that will ensure that your Annual Membership does not renew at the expiration date. You will be able to continue to access all SWEET services during the remainder of your membership year.

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