Yesterday I attended the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council's 2014 Advanced Training Forum. The attendees included lawyers, coach/facilitators, mental health practitioners, financial neutrals and other professionals who help divorcing couples. There were the usual discussions about finding better ways to help our clients divorce, about finding more clients, and about finding other professionals willing to practice collaboratively. And there was also singing! There was singing! I'm breaking a vow we all took, just by telling you that there was singing. But you need to know. Because this is how Collaborative Practice is different: Collaborative Practice has changed how I see conflict, and that has changed how my clients experience their divorce. I spent the first five years of my career litigating divorce cases in court. I started out idealistic, wanting to help every client reach their goals and find their peace after the divorce. I asked them what their lif