Workshop 38: What if It’s a Zebra: Spotting and Effectively Managing Exceptions in Families
The saying “When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras” acknowledges that it can be a waste to search for zebras, and the family law community has become increasingly competent at identifying and effectively handling “horses.” But zebras exist and treating them like horses can cause harm. This workshop will examine biases and the tools to overcome them, analyze real-life scenarios from both legal and mental health perspectives, and discuss how to inform the court that there is a zebra in the room.