The Brain 101: Effective Client Communication

Discover an understanding as to what clients may be capable of or incapable of, and what lawyers should do and shouldn’t do to effectively communicate with their clients’ brain.

Course Description

This course addresses several different aspects of brain science that impact on lawyers and their work with their clients, family members, opposing counsel and others.

The purpose is to understand what clients may be capable of or incapable of, and what lawyers should do and shouldn’t do to effectively communicate with their clients’ brains. This course explains six different parts of the brain and two coaching styles that inspire defensiveness or openness to change and creativity.

  • Neurons
  • Triune Brain
  • Right and Left Hemispheres
  • Talking to the Right Brain
  • Corpus Callosum
  • Impact of Child Abuse
  • Amygdala (Right and Left)
  • Mirror Neurons
  • Polyvagal Theory
  • Coaching Styles and the Brain

Instructor

Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. is the co-founder of the High Conflict Institute in San Diego, California. He pioneered the High Conflict Personality Theory (HCP) and has become an expert on managing disputes involving people with high conflict personalities. He was the Senior Family Mediator at the National Conflict Resolution Center for 15 years, a Certified Family Law Specialist lawyer representing clients in family court for 15 years, and a licensed clinical social worker therapist with twelve years’ experience.

He serves on the faculty of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine University School of Law in California and was a Conjoint Associate Professor with the University of Newcastle Law School in Australia. He has been a speaker and trainer in over 30 U.S. states and 10 countries.

He is the author or co-author of twenty books, co-hosts the It's All Your Fault! podcast, and has a popular blog on the Psychology Today website.

Continuing Education (for professionals)

This course may be eligible for continuing education credit. You will receive a Certificate of Completion, which can be submitted to your licensing board (check with your licensing board's requirements). HCI is not an approved provider in any jurisdiction.

Getting Started

After you complete your purchase on this page, you will set up your login credentials and immediately begin the course. 

Questions?

Contact us at [email protected]

$25.00 USD

Terms and Conditions for HighConflictInstitute.com [HighConflictTraining.com]

Last Updated: 10/10/24

Welcome to HighConflictInstitute.com. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. Please read these terms carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use our services.

  1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website and purchasing our online video courses, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

  1. Course Content

Our online video courses are designed for educational and informational purposes only. The content provided is not intended as legal, medical, or therapeutic advice.

  1. No Professional Advice

You understand and agree that:

  • The information provided through our courses is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
  • You should seek the advice of qualified professionals in your local area for any legal, medical, or therapeutic concerns you may have.
  1. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, High Conflict Institute LLC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or reliance on our courses. You agree that your use of the courses is at your own risk.

  1. User Responsibilities

By using our website and courses, you agree to:

  • Use the content only for personal, non-commercial purposes.
  • Not reproduce, distribute, or share course materials without express written permission from High Conflict Institute.
  1. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

  1. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Arizona, USA. Any disputes arising from these terms will be resolved in the appropriate courts located in Arizona, USA.

  1. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at [email protected].

®

Home Library Contact All Courses