ICCI helps lawyers enhance their client counseling skills

The Integrative Client-Centered Model (ICCM) offers of a flexible framework-and-component model

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The ICCM Framework:

The human element
Relationship building skills
Case and narrative building skills
Plan building and execution
Regrouping and re-executing
Client-centered business practices


The ICCM framework is designed to allow you to better identify and utilize your existing skills, and incorporate new skills and models.

Default components in the ICCM include proven techniques from well-established neurobiology science, relationship science, and unique ICCM-specific techniques, all tested in counseling and litigation practice.

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Professional skills enhanced by the ICCM include

  • Intake, closing, retain rate
  • Developing attorney confidence (regardless of skill level)
  • Communication and rapport with clients, and other people involved
  • Empathy and trust building
  • How to help clients feel powerful, not powerless
  • Understanding of deep-core human needs which can drive conflict
  • Specific, state-of-the-art counseling techniques
  • Case-plan development
  • Supporting optimal client decision-making
  • Narrative development and drafting
  • litigation skills which include direct and cross-examination skills
  • Negotiation and mediation skills
  • Identifying and managing challenging clients
  • High conflict management
  • Innovative client-centered business practices
  • Office management practices

ICCI offers live online classes, in-house and small group training, personal coaching, and several no-cost learning resources for ongoing skill development.

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