Podcasts about conciliation courts

Rhonda's guest today is Cathy Himlin, Family and Marriage Therapist and court officer in Dependency Court. Rhonda and Cathy take an honest look at parenting through divorce and how the court system doesn't always support what's best for the child. Here is what they cover:   Divorce shifts a parent's role. The developmental stages of a child must be considered. Imbalance in the parenting roles can be financially motivated. Parental Alienation - what it is, and what it isn't. Separate court from time with your child.   About today's guest:    Cathy Himlin is a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and an affiliate member of the San Diego Family Law Bar Association. At the request of the latter, she has developed trainings for attorneys to help them support their clients (both minors and their parents) in Family Law and Dependency Courts. Cathy is the President and CEO of Family Connections Therapy and the Founder of Himlin Consulting, as well as being a court-involved family therapist with over 25 years of experience.   Connect with Cathy:   Website: https://www.himlinconsulting.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathyhimlin   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cathy.himlin.9/   LinkedIn: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-himlin-lmft-lpcc-9aaa0079/ Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA®, CEO of The Women's Financial Wellness Center   Rhonda has dedicated her career to being an advocate for women and educating them on how financial strategies can impact their personal and professional success. Her work has shown women going through a divorce how to have a voice, be assertive, get results, be driven, and move forward with confidence.    For Rhonda and her company, the Women's Financial Wellness Center, helping women isn't just about running the numbers. It's about asking the right questions, demystifying myths and biases around finances, and helping women walk in their power. Rhonda is passionate about helping her clients navigate a broken system and level the playing field so they can achieve success—pre, during, and post-divorce.   

Stepmom, today we are chatting with fellow stepmom and co-founder of the High Conflict Institute, Megan Hunter! If your stepchild's other parent is high-conflict, then this is a discussion you can't afford to miss! We're chatting all about practical, tangible tools to use when dealing with someone high-conflict and answering your most burning questions like:What traits define a high-conflict person?What are best practices for communicating with a high-conflict co-parent?Do you need to respond to every communication from a high-conflict co-parent?What can we do when the co-parent is lying in court about us?How can we de-escalate high-conflict situations?It's an honor to have Megan on the podcast sharing her in-depth knowledge on this topic. I know you're going to walk away from this episode feeling validated and empowered with better tools!Megan Hunter, MBA, is an expert on high conflict disputes. She is co-founder of the High Conflict Institute along with author and speaker, Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. who developed the high-conflict personality theory. Megan developed the concept of the Institute after 13 years in policy, legislation and judicial training with the Arizona Supreme Court and 5 years with the Dawes County Attorney's Office in Nebraska. She is founder and publisher of Unhooked Books, a U.S.-based media company.Megan has trained business, workplace, government, public service, legal, mental health, leadership groups, non-profits, universities and other professionals across much of the U.S. and 7 countries. Megan holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a Business and Economics degree from Chadron State College, Chadron, Nebraska. She has served as President of the Arizona Chapter of the Association of Family & Conciliation Courts, the Arizona Family Support Council and Nebraska Child Support Enforcement Association. She served 5 years on the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners, and currently serves on the board of Stepfamily Magazine.Links Mentioned:The High Conflict Institute: https://www.highconflictinstitute.comNew Ways for Families: https://www.conflictplaybook.com/NWFFLive Lab: https://www.highconflictinstitute.com/bookstores/live-labBIFF for Coparent Communication book (affiliate): https://amzn.to/45D9vKqReady to create a stepmom life you love? Grab my FREE GUIDE 15 Ways to Become a Happier Stepmom Overnight: https://stepmomming.com/happierLet's work together: https://stepmomming.com/quick-links/Join our FREE support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stepmommingainteasy

This week on Divorce & Beyond, Susan Guthrie, Esq., welcomes Former Family Court Judge Lawrence Jones and Mental Health professional and RN Joni Jones to explore the unintentional way parents can cause issues for their children during divorce.  In this episode, Lawrence and Joni share their unique perspective on the impact of divorce on children. They also offer tips on supporting your children and avoiding unintentionally hurting them during their divorce journey.  Lawrence R. Jones recently retired from  public service as a New Jersey Superior Court Judge and is presently a member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators and a member of the teaching faculty of the Association.  (Correction: At one point in the episode, Susan stated that Lawrence had decades on the bench. In fact, he has decades in the profession and many years on the bench.) Joni Jones is a registered nurse, board certified in psychiatric and mental health nursing, who retired from the New Jersey State Board of Nursing, serving the public   under two separate Governors (Jon Corzine/Chris Christie). She also served on N.J.  Governor Murphy's transition team on health-related issues.  Topics and Golden Nuggets include: Stay focused on what truly is in the best interest of the children  The effects of negative talk about the other co-parent to or in front of your children What children actually want from their parents during divorce can be vastly different than what parents think their children want  Tips to help reduce the trauma of divorce in children Why extending an olive branch can help with communication between you and your soon-to-be ex Take “Yes, but…” and turn it into “Yes, and…” **************************************** About this week's special guests: Larry Jones and Joni Jones Connect with Larry and Joni AND find their video Point-C Divorce at: https://pointcdivorce.com. Lawrence R. Jones recently retired from  public service as a New Jersey Superior Court Judge, and is presently a member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators, and a member of the teaching faculty of the Association as well.   During his years on the Bench, he authored over 60 opinions on novel issues of law, and served as the President of the New Jersey Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NJCJFCJ). Following his departure from the Judiciary, he was honored by the New Jersey Law Journal as a Distinguished Leader of the N.J. Bar. In November 2017, he was appointed by Governor-elect Phil Murphy to serve on the gubernatorial transition team relative to legal issues and social justice. In his post-Judicial career, he authored the 10-part "Settlement Series" for the New Jersey Law Journal, which focuses on techniques for improving the possibility of settling high-conflict cases. Additionally, was also appointed as an adjunct professor at both Monmouth University and Montclair University. He has also continued to present and lecture extensively on multiple legal subjects for the New Jersey State Bar Association, the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators, the Association of Professional Family Mediators, and other legal and  professional organizations.  He has served  on the New Jersey State Bar Association's Legal Education Committee and    has also served as the Vice-Chair of the NJSBA Dispute Resolution Section (DRS). He has also been appointed to the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators.  Joni Jones is a registered nurse, board certified in psychiatric and mental health nursing, who retired from the New Jersey State Board of Nursing, serving the public   under two separate Governors (Jon Corzine/Chris Christie). She also served on N.J.  Governor Murphy's transition team on health related issues. In 2013, Joni was the recipient of the Elizabeth Kellogg Award for Excellence in Nursing. Joni is one of the original founders of Parents of Autistic Children (POAC), and has presented before the Autism Society of America and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts on autism-related issues. She is also a former certified developmental disabilities nurse.   From 2002-2009, Joni worked with multiple major league baseball teams to create the first-ever "Autism Awareness Day" games hosted by the New York Yankees, Florida Marlins, Pittsburgh Pirates,  and (then) Montreal Expos. In 2002, the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown New York honored the Lakewood BlueClaws, minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, for hosting pro baseball's first-ever Autism Awareness Day.   Comcast TV won a 2003 Emmy award for its coverage of the event.   Joni  was previously a certified instructor  in  Mental Health First Aid, and has authored numerous published  articles on mental health-related issues. She received New Jersey certification in crisis intervention as well.   Joni is the co-author of “10 Basic Principles of Cultural Competency (BCPP): A Starting Point for New Mediators”, which was presented at the 2021 Academy of Professional Mediators program on Mediation and Autism Spectrum Disorder, and again at the 2021 New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators' inaugural forum on cultural competency.   ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:   HELLO DIVORCE Your divorce, your way.  Say hello to an easier, kinder, and less expensive divorce.  They can handle almost every divorce without a court for thousands less than hiring a lawyer.  Easy, quick online divorce process  We review, file, and serve for you  Expert legal and financial help as you go  Get more information, resources, and support at hellodivorce.com/beyond and receive $100 off your service with the code BEYOND!  Visit hellodivorce.com/beyond for $100 OFF! ******************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!  https://divorcebeyond.com/Sponsorship-Info ******************************************************************* MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST: SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country.  Susan is the Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is a sought-after keynote speaker, business and practice consultant, coach and trainer. 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Affairs, which soared during COVID,  are addictive and can cause harm all around.  In this episode psychologist guests Dr. Sharon Ryan Montgomery, Dr. Marcy Pasternak and Dr. Tamsen Thorpe share their expertise on the different types of affairs, how affairs impact children, the personality types of those who are more likely to have affairs, steps to take to heal from an affair and more.    In my practice I find that affairs can be painful and debilitating not only for the injured party but for individuals trying to get out of one.   Learn about how there are emotional affairs, virtual affairs, sexual-only affairs and fantasy affairs.  Learn about the intergenerational effects of a child being alienated (cut off) from a parent in hostile, high conflict divorces.    Our expert guests provide resources for how to heal after the effects of an affair.  Dr. Marcy Pasternak, PhD (marcypasternak@gmail.com) is a clinical and forensic psychologist who practices in New Jersey.  She obtained her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Duke University.  While her practice serves individuals of all ages in both the clinical and forensic arena, her special interests include marital and family therapy, divorce therapy, forensic evaluations concerning custody and parenting time, removal, refuse/resist dynamics, grandparent visitation, risk assessment, and personal injury.  She often serves as a parenting coordinator, parenting coach, and is also an accredited divorce mediator, conducting both divorce mediation and therapeutic mediation.  She conducts multi-day intensive family interventions through a program called “Building Family Resilience,” an outgrowth of her practice.  These interventions are for families in which a child resists contact with a parent.   Dr. Pasternak has served as a psychological expert in numerous counties in New Jersey.  She was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at New Jersey Medical School, UMDNJ, now voluntary faculty.  She is the past President of the New Jersey chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and has given numerous workshops and presentations to the mental health and legal communities in New Jersey and nationally.   Dr. Sharon Ryan Montgomery, PsyD (sharonrmpsy@gmail.com), is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey.  Dr. Montgomery completed her doctorate in psychology from Rutgers University in 1982.  Her areas of expertise are in Clinical and Forensic Psychology.  Dr. Montgomery has served as an expert in over 2000 custody disputes and has also conducted evaluations in criminal matters, personal injury, marital tort cases, and testifies in court on numerous occasions.  She also serves as an individual, couples, family and reconciliation therapist; as well as a parenting coordinator, mediator, divorce coach and supervisor of other psychologists.   Dr. Montgomery also provides intensive therapy workshops and weekend intensives for families in which a child is refusing contact with a parent through the Building Family Resilience program.   She is the Past President of the New Jersey Psychological Association and the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Human Services Association and the Morris County Psychological Association.  Dr. Tamsen Thorpe (drthorpe@directions-cls.com) counsels adults, couples and families in transition.  In therapy, she assists couples rekindle their relationship using a combination of techniques, the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), addressing such challeSupport the showThis show was created with love on my volunteer time. One small gift you can give me back is to take the time to leave the show a comment and rating on iTunes. You can also support the production costs of the show by buying me a $3 coffee at buymeacoffee.com/dralexandra. I will be encouraged by your support, and thank you!

Kevin Dorsey is President of the Texas Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Texas AFCC) and a professional liaison for Our Family Wizard®. Kevin is trusted to educate judges, attorneys, mediators, GALs, and other family law professionals about the various online tools that can provide simple, safe communication between parents in high-conflict cases. He attends dozens of legal education conferences and seminars every year to ensure he stays well-informed.

I've got a heck of an episode to share with you today…But let's start with a question.What  would happen if you took on one of the toughest areas of practice there is, all by yourself, in your one person office? What if you tried to ignore it, but the calling to serve these people was too strong, and you had to say yes to this work? Can you even do that and make a living? Or have a life?Turns out, you can. Working with high conflict families is not easy. But Jenni McBride McNamara is proving it can be done, and in a way that is profitable and meaningful  for her, while incredibly helpful for her clients. And the need is great.We're exploring the in's & out's of her niche practice in today's episode - with some real gems at the end.In this episode, you'll learn…     …how to show  clients you get them without having to share your own story     …how  to use a course to work with  courts, build community and make a bigger impact     …the challenge of boundaries and how not to take this home     …how learning to lead our selves is the hardest work of all     …and what she's re-thinking now. Give it a listen.~WendyP.S. “Okay Wendy - this is super interesting…“ If that's what you think as you listen to this episode, please share a little love with a 5 star review and a few words over on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. You will make my day! _______________OUR GUEST:  JENNI McBRIDE McNAMARA, LMFTJenni is a Minnesota-based therapist, coach, mediator, and parenting consultant who specializes in high conflict relationships. She is also the author of several non-fiction books including Outsmart Your High-Stress Divorce. Recently, Jenni created the High Conflict Relationships: Rescue, Recovery, and Restoration program for individuals interested in managing or getting out of high conflict relationships with partners, family members, friends, and coworkers. She has presented for local legal and therapy professionals, as well as at a national conference for the Association for Family and Conciliation Courts and is starting a training program for professionals.Learn more about her work at:https://jennimcbridemcnamara.com (Her programs.)https://touchingtrees.com (Her therapy practice.)Or contact her directly at:jenni@jennimcbridemcnamara.comor by phone at 612-888-2522_______________MENTIONED: What Should I Charge? 3 NEW Ideas to Consider When Setting Your Rates.https://www.wendypittsreeves.com/blog/8_______________WANT TO BE A GUEST ON  IDEAL PRACTICE?We are adding a new feature to the podcast soon. Interested?It's called "Coaching Over Coffee", and will be a live coaching call over Zoom that we'll then edit and share on the podcast. This is a great way to get your practice in front of more people, while inspiring your peers at the same time.If you'd like to be considered for a segment, complete a very brief application here, and I'll get back to you soon.Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSWHost, Ideal PracticePrivate Practice Coach and Mentorwww.WendyPittsReeves.comWendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Jillian is a women's self-worth group facilitator as well as a family mediator who practices in Boise, Idaho. Jillian has 13 years of experience working in the mental health field and has her bachelors in criminal justice, with a minor in psychology. Jillian's primary passion is facilitating support groups and courses to women through her practice at Goddess LLC, where she specializes in empowerment and self-worth. Jillian has served on the Idaho Mediation Association board for three years and has served as the interim Vice President for one year. Jillian is a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, the Idaho State Bar, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and Soroptimist International.Contact Jillian:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/iamunapologeticWebsite: http://www.jillianaurora.comUnapologetic Empire website: http://www.theunapologeticempire.comSupport this podcast on Patreon and get access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/janiceselbieSPECIAL THANKS to our newest patrons: Sacha, Anne, Paul, and Sheila!Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcastGet your free consultation with Janice or sign up for the Divorcing Religion Workshop here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/Get your tickets to the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference here: https://www.shamelesssexuality.org/Follow Janice and the Conference on Religious Trauma on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/divorcereligionTwitter: https://twitter.com/Wise_counsellorTwitter: https://twitter.com/ComeToCORTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/janice.selbieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DivorcingReligionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConferenceOnReligiousTraumaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janiceselbieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisecounsellor/The Divorcing Religion Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you need help with your mental health, please consult a qualified, secular, mental health clinician.Support the show

Teresa Harlow is a bestselling author, speaker, co-parenting coach, and family mediator. She has spent over thirty years helping individuals, families, and teams transform combative relationships into collaborative partnerships to achieve extraordinary results. Her bestselling book, Combative to Collaborative: The Co-parenting Code, is endorsed by world renowned authors Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul) and Dr. Gary Chapman (The 5 Love Languages). Teresa is a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, the National Association of Women Business Owners, and a professional member of the National Speakers Association. She writes for a number of publications, and is a frequent media guest on TV, Radio, and podcasts. TeresaHarlow.com Her Book:Combative to Collaborative: The Co-parenting Code Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teresaharlow123 #Co-parenting #coparenting #coparentingthroughdivorce #parentingthroughdivorce #step-parenting #stepparenting #teresaharlow #combativetocollaborative #howtoparenttheoughdivorce

Erik J. Olson chatted with Maxine Weiss Kunz, the Managing Partner at Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC in Illinois. Maxine has been recognized many times in the legal community for her achievements, including her selection as a Super Lawyer for years 2017-2021 and in 2019 as one of 40 Under 40 Attorneys to Watch by the American Society of Legal Advocates. She has sat on the board of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois and is a certified mediator through the Center for Conflict Resolution and the Cook County courts. She is also on the board of the AFCC (Association of Family and Conciliation Courts), a professional group dedicated to education, research, and identifying best practices in family law systems. In addition to representing parties, she is also certified for appointment to represent children in her capacity as a Child Representative or Guardian ad Litem, in Cook County. Learn from her expertise and what trends are helping grow her firm on this episode of The Managing Partners Podcast! —- Array Digital provides bold marketing that helps managing partners grow their law firms. arraylaw.com Follow us on Instagram: @array.digital Follow us on Twitter: @thisisarray Call us for a FREE digital marketing review: 757-333-3021 SUBSCRIBE to The Managing Partners Podcast for conversations with the nation's top attorneys.

Diane and Rick talk about listener reviews and discuss what they learned in their trip to Chicago, attending the AFCC (Association for Family and Conciliation Courts) annual conference. They report on themes learned at the conference about high-conflict divorce research and the need for divorce professionals to be appropriately trained before jumping into these complex cases. Click here to learn more about the short-film, Tommy (available on iTunes).Become a CPDilemmas VIP patron and support our work with co-parents. Visit our Patreon page to get special listener perks like VIP access to our monthly live Q&A sessions!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming topics!Do you have a co-parent dilemma? Call our voicemail number at 1-234-DILEMMA (1-234-345-3662) or email 1234Dilemma@gmail.comWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook group To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp,  visit www.BetterHelp.com/Dilemma

Kevin Daisey chatted with Narissa Juitt-Jackson, the Managing Partner at Juitt-Jackson Law in Atlanta, Georgia. Narissa has a solid reputation as an experienced Divorce and Family Law Attorney who effectively advances the interests of every client. She is a passionate and driven lawyer who represents a variety of clients in the Atlanta area. She is a member of a number of professional organizations including the State Bar of Georgia, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys. Learn from her expertise and what trends are helping grow her firm on this episode of The Managing Partners Podcast! —- Array Digital provides bold marketing that helps managing partners grow their law firms. arraylaw.com Follow us on Instagram: @array.digital Follow us on Twitter: @thisisarray Call us for a FREE digital marketing review: 757-333-3021 SUBSCRIBE to The Managing Partners Podcast for conversations with the nation's top attorneys.

Kevin Daisey chatted with Narissa Juitt-Jackson, the Managing Partner at Juitt-Jackson Law in Atlanta, Georgia. Narissa has a solid reputation as an experienced Divorce and Family Law Attorney who effectively advances the interests of every client. She is a passionate and driven lawyer who represents a variety of clients in the Atlanta area. She is a member of a number of professional organizations including the State Bar of Georgia, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys. Learn from her expertise and what trends are helping grow her firm on this episode of The Managing Partners Podcast! —- Array Digital provides bold marketing that helps managing partners grow their law firms. arraylaw.com Follow us on Instagram: @array.digital Follow us on Twitter: @thisisarray Call us for a FREE digital marketing review: 757-333-3021 SUBSCRIBE to The Managing Partners Podcast for conversations with the nation's top attorneys.

Lawrence Datz is the managing partner at Datz & Datz. He has been described in leading publications as one of Florida's most experienced and best divorce law and family law attorneys. He has served on family law leadership committees for The Florida Bar Association. He chaired The Florida Bar's Litigation Support Professionals Committee from 2001-2008 and its Ad Hoc Committee on Parenting Coordination from 2007-2011. He also served as president of Florida's Association of Family and Conciliation Courts in 2012. Learn from Lawrence's expertise and find out how he grows his firm on this episode of The Managing Partners Podcast! —- Array Digital provides bold marketing that helps managing partners grow their law firms. arraylaw.com Follow us on Instagram: @array.digital Follow us on Twitter: @thisisarray Call us for a FREE digital marketing review: 757-333-3021 SUBSCRIBE to The Managing Partners Podcast for conversations with the nation's top attorneys.

Custody evaluation (also known as "parenting evaluation") is a legal process, in which a court-appointed mental health expert or an expert chosen by the parties, evaluates a family and makes a recommendation to the court for custody matters, usually including residential custody, visitation and a parenting plan. When performing the custody evaluation, the evaluator is expected to act in the child's best interests. Procedure. If the issue of child custody is not settled before trial and the parents have serious concerns about each other's ability to parent the children involved, especially for the high-conflict cases, a child custody evaluation may be ordered by the court. Many states have laws that regulate the appointment of custody evaluators and procedures for evaluation. The Court can order either a full or a focused evaluation. A "full evaluation, investigation, or assessment" is a comprehensive examination of the health, safety, welfare, and best interest of the child. A full evaluation typically requires about 15–20 hours of the evaluator's time. A "focused" evaluation " is an examination of the best interest of the child that is limited by court order in either time or scope. The partial or focused evaluation requires about 12–18 hours of investigation, interviews and report preparation. Evaluation cost is normally established by the evaluator, but the parents can split the charges according to their court order. The American Psychological Association publishes guidelines for custody evaluators. Also, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts publish guidelines that apply to the custody evaluators. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/law-school/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/law-school/support

Allison J. Bell, Psy.D. - Co-Parenting Communication with Host, Rosalind Sedacca, Divorce Coach, Divorce, Dating & Empowered Living Show. WGSN-DB Going Solo Network, Radio, TV & Podcasts - #1 Internet Singles Talk Network (www.goingsolomedia.com)A bit about Dr. Bell...ALLISON J. BELL, Psy.D. has a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Yeshiva University. She also holds a Master's degree in dance/movement therapy from Hunter College. She has been in private practice in Westchester County, N.Y. since 1987, and is specialty-trained in child psychology, neuropsychological evaluation of children and marital therapy. She has an additional office in Northampton, MA. Since 1997, Dr. Bell has performed forensic custody evaluations in both Family and Supreme Courts in the southern New York State region and testified as an expert witness. She also performs parenting evaluations, bonding assessments, and testifies throughout Western Massachusetts. Dr. Bell is certified to practice EMDR with victims of trauma, and performed critical incident stress debriefings for victims of 9/11 around New York City. In her 33+ years of clinical practice, Dr. Bell has lectured widely throughout Westchester County, including teaching at the Judicial Institute in Westchester. She has been an advocate for children with special educational needs in many school districts throughout the county.Currently, Dr. Bell is a member of Collaborative Practice Associations in New York and Massachusetts: the Hudson Valley Collaborative Divorce and Dispute Resolution Association, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, the Academy of Professional Family Mediators and the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council. Dr. Bell serves as both a Divorce Coach and a neutral Child Specialist on Interdisciplinary practice teams, and trains other practitioners of Collaborative Divorce. Dr. Bell is also a founding member of the New York Civil Collaborative Group. She has completed the Program for Senior Executives at the Harvard Program on Negotiation and completed her training as a Mediator through the Center for Understanding in Conflict, along with additional advanced training hours in mediation. She is a founding member of the New York Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and a charter member of the Forensic Division of the New York State Psychological Association.Dr. Bell has made television and radio appearances on local cable access networks in Westchester, Long Island, and MA, and appeared on the CBS Early Show in August of 2007 with her former husband, advocating for Collaborative Divorce on a program called “Reconcilable Differences”. She has lectured numerous times at the annual International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) Forum on child development, collaborative practice issues, gender bias in negotiation and neuroscience. In 2012, the NYCCG made a video for Westlaw continuing legal education, in which Dr. Bell is featured, depicting the use of interdisciplinary collaborative practice in settling employment cases.Dr. Bell periodically blogs about the myriad ways in which people navigate their journey through divorce. In addition, Dr. Bell has spent most of her life dancing and teaching movement to non-dancers. Her blogs about the art of movement in everyday life can be found on her website. ​Email:drallibell@gmail.com​Website: collabdivorce-ny.com (HVCDDRA)collaborativepractice.com (IACP)drallisonbell.com (Blog)

Dr. Greg Frazier is the president of the Frazier Group, an independent nonprofit consulting group based in North Florida. He has served in various capacities in the nonprofit sector for more than 35 years. He has worked with people experiencing homelessness, families in crisis, and veterans. Dr. Frazier holds the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification. He is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and a Qualified Parenting Coordinator in the 3rd, 4th, and 7th Judicial Circuits in Florida. He and his wife, Lori, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, co-facilitate the High Conflict Coparenting Class for the local courts. Dr. Frazier is on the Advisory Council for the University of North Florida's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and is a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators. He is a Vietnam veteran with a passion for the counseling needs of returning veterans who suffer from a post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The work of the National Board of Certified Counselors Foundation in advancing Veteran Mental Health Veteran as an underserved population regarding mental health The need for community education around veteran mental health The benefit of decompression time in earlier eras versus the quick transition of current era service members Similarities and differences between Vietnam and current era veterans Myths and misconceptions in the workforce regarding PTSD and Veteran Mental Health The need for community partnerships to focus on the outcome of veterans, rather than their own agenda Filling the gaps for veterans who have "fallen through the gaps" Developing cultural competence in the mental health professionals regarding the veteran population The need for family support for veterans regarding mental health treatment --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

What you’ll learn in this episode: How to overcome and find opportunities during difficult times to grow your firm and keep your team calm. Why getting your head around doom and gloom is important when developing a game plan to get your firm through hard times. Why focusing on one’s “zone of genius” can help strengthen your team. Why it is so important to invest in yourself. How to uncover one’s emotional intelligence. About Elise Buie: Elise Buie is the founder and head of Elise Buie Family Law. Her practice involves all aspects of family law: preparation of postnuptial and separation agreements, parenting plans, child support, simple and complex financial cases, relocation, and blended families. Elise has a deep understanding of complex parenting issues which clients may face when divorcing. Elise is an active member of the Washington State Bar Association. She is also a member of the King County Bar Association (Family Law Section, Collaborative Law Section), Snohomish County Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, (Family Law Section, CLE Committee), Washington Women Lawyers, National Association of Women Lawyers, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (2019 President, Washington Chapter) and the American Bar Association (Family Law Section and GP Solo Division, Family Law Committee, Juvenile Law Committee, Commission on Women in the Profession). She provides her time and services through the Moderate Means program of the Washington State Bar Association. Elise completed the ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute sponsored by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy in Boulder, Colorado. While practicing in Minnesota, Elise was Treasurer of the Children and the Law Committee of the Family Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association. Additional resources: Elise’s LinkedIn Firm's LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Episode Transcript

SUMMARY This episode of From Foster Care to Family Law – A Child Welfare Focus features Dr. Michael O'Hara, a therapist that specializes in putting families back together. He talks about alienation in families from both the parent and the child's perspective. Susan and Michael also discuss ways to handle alienation when you are the rejected or the aligned person. Dr. O'Hara also goes through the therapeutic process of how to put families back together. —————————— HIGHLIGHTS [01:19] Dr. Michael O'Hara introduces himself and talks about family therapy for troubled families. [04:50] Michael explains what alienation really is in families. [23:25] The role of a child in helping to get his/her family back together. [35:42] How to act when you are the parent that the child wants to align with. [41:14] How to act when you are the parent that the child has rejected. [49:36] What are signs of true alienation? [57:17] Michael describes the process of being a therapist that helps put families back together. —————————— QUOTES 23:13 “It's almost like we have little adults around when they're teenagers. I have two teenagers right now and by all intents and purposes, they are as smart, or smarter than me. They think in complex ways” 36:29 “In that sense, the child has somebody to go to, that they need, and during this terrible difficult time, you're the go to parent. However, you also have to play a big role here, and it's a role that you have to work on understanding” 43:43 “I know it feels injurious to you to have your child rejecting you. It's a terrible, sad feeling. Try not to turn that into expressing how sad you are and pleading with the child to stop doing this to you and gendering guilty feelings at the child, you have to be strong here.” 56:05 “They have to decide whether they are going to write a child a letter and say, it's a goodbye letter, and say, I realize now that things are not going to get better between us and my trying to make things better between us is actually making things worse for you.” 1:00:01 “There is a lot of hope in getting into working with these families individually and together to repair those relationships.” —————————— RESOURCES Dr. Michael O'Hara Website: https://www.drmichaelohara.com/ Dr. Michael O'Hara Email: mloharapsyd@gmail.com Dr. Michael O'Hara Phone Number: (561)-748-4050 Association of Family and Conciliation Courts: https://www.afccnet.org/ https://www.thechesnuttlawfirm.com/ https://www.thechesnuttlawfirm.com/parental-alienation/ https://www.thechesnuttlawfirm.com/dcf-investigations-lawyer/ https://www.thechesnuttlawfirm.com/child-custody/

Allison J. Bell, Psy.D. - Co-Parenting Communication with Host, Rosalind Sedacca, Divorce Coach, Divorce, Dating & Empowered Living Show. WGSN-DB Going Solo Network, Radio, TV & Podcasts - #1 Internet Singles Talk Network (www.goingsolomedia.com)A bit about Dr. Bell...ALLISON J. BELL, Psy.D. has a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Yeshiva University. She also holds a Master's degree in dance/movement therapy from Hunter College. She has been in private practice in Westchester County, N.Y. since 1987, and is specialty-trained in child psychology, neuropsychological evaluation of children and marital therapy. She has an additional office in Northampton, MA. Since 1997, Dr. Bell has performed forensic custody evaluations in both Family and Supreme Courts in the southern New York State region and testified as an expert witness. She also performs parenting evaluations, bonding assessments, and testifies throughout Western Massachusetts. Dr. Bell is certified to practice EMDR with victims of trauma, and performed critical incident stress debriefings for victims of 9/11 around New York City. In her 33+ years of clinical practice, Dr. Bell has lectured widely throughout Westchester County, including teaching at the Judicial Institute in Westchester. She has been an advocate for children with special educational needs in many school districts throughout the county.Currently, Dr. Bell is a member of Collaborative Practice Associations in New York and Massachusetts: the Hudson Valley Collaborative Divorce and Dispute Resolution Association, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, the Academy of Professional Family Mediators and the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council. Dr. Bell serves as both a Divorce Coach and a neutral Child Specialist on Interdisciplinary practice teams, and trains other practitioners of Collaborative Divorce. Dr. Bell is also a founding member of the New York Civil Collaborative Group. She has completed the Program for Senior Executives at the Harvard Program on Negotiation and completed her training as a Mediator through the Center for Understanding in Conflict, along with additional advanced training hours in mediation. She is a founding member of the New York Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and a charter member of the Forensic Division of the New York State Psychological Association.Dr. Bell has made television and radio appearances on local cable access networks in Westchester, Long Island, and MA, and appeared on the CBS Early Show in August of 2007 with her former husband, advocating for Collaborative Divorce on a program called “Reconcilable Differences”. She has lectured numerous times at the annual International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) Forum on child development, collaborative practice issues, gender bias in negotiation and neuroscience. In 2012, the NYCCG made a video for Westlaw continuing legal education, in which Dr. Bell is featured, depicting the use of interdisciplinary collaborative practice in settling employment cases.Dr. Bell periodically blogs about the myriad ways in which people navigate their journey through divorce. In addition, Dr. Bell has spent most of her life dancing and teaching movement to non-dancers. Her blogs about the art of movement in everyday life can be found on her website. ​Email:drallibell@gmail.com​Website: collabdivorce-ny.com (HVCDDRA)collaborativepractice.com (IACP)drallisonbell.com (Blog)

This week, join Alyssa McNamara Reed and Kirk reed with their guest Amy H. Martell, of Whole Family Law and Mediation for a discussion of financial and other issues related to divorce. https://www.wholefamilylaw.com/ Amy H. Martell attended Wesleyan University and Lesley University as an undergraduate, obtained her master’s degree in music therapy from New York University, and earned her J.D. from Boston University School of Law.   She brings a rich history of experience to her legal practice, including two years of service as a judicial law clerk to the Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts, and a prior career as a music teacher and music therapist.   Amy is trained as a collaborative attorney and mediator, and is deeply committed to helping clients resolve their family law disputes mindfully, creatively and with minimal court involvement.   She also brings personal experience to her family formation work; both of her children were conceived through ART with a known donor, and she celebrates opportunities to help other families create their unique domestic constellations.   Amy is a member of the Massachusetts and Plymouth Bar associations, the Massachusetts Gay and Lesbian Bar Association, the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council, the Massachusetts Council of Family Mediators and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.   She is an avid local food enthusiast, a dedicated zen student and a lazy musician.  She lives with her wife, their two young children and a gaggle of egg-laying chickens. McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years. COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY. http://mcnamarafinancial.com/

This week, join Alyssa McNamara Reed and Kirk reed with their guest Amy H. Martell, of Whole Family Law and Mediation for a discussion of financial and other issues related to divorce. https://www.wholefamilylaw.com/ Amy H. Martell attended Wesleyan University and Lesley University as an undergraduate, obtained her master’s degree in music therapy from New York University, and earned her J.D. from Boston University School of Law.   She brings a rich history of experience to her legal practice, including two years of service as a judicial law clerk to the Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts, and a prior career as a music teacher and music therapist.   Amy is trained as a collaborative attorney and mediator, and is deeply committed to helping clients resolve their family law disputes mindfully, creatively and with minimal court involvement.   She also brings personal experience to her family formation work; both of her children were conceived through ART with a known donor, and she celebrates opportunities to help other families create their unique domestic constellations.   Amy is a member of the Massachusetts and Plymouth Bar associations, the Massachusetts Gay and Lesbian Bar Association, the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council, the Massachusetts Council of Family Mediators and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.   She is an avid local food enthusiast, a dedicated zen student and a lazy musician.  She lives with her wife, their two young children and a gaggle of egg-laying chickens. McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years. COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY. http://mcnamarafinancial.com/

What does the research on divorce and parenting actually say? In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore the research on the impact on divorce for children. Leaning on Heather’s expertise in Collaborative Divorce, they dive into the implications this research has on developing parenting plans that support children having healthy relationships with both parents. Resources: Association of Family and Conciliation Courts www.afccnet.org International Academy of Collaborative Professionals www.collaborativepractice.com Virginia Collaborative Divorce www.vacollaborativepractice.com Join the conversation by emailing contact@informedconsentpodcast.com

What does the research on divorce and parenting actually say? In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore the research on the impact on divorce for children. Leaning on Heather’s expertise in Collaborative Divorce, they dive into the implications this research has on developing parenting plans that support children having healthy relationships with both parents. Resources: Association of Family and Conciliation Courts www.afccnet.org International Academy of Collaborative Professionals www.collaborativepractice.com Virginia Collaborative Divorce www.vacollaborativepractice.com Join the conversation by emailing contact@informedconsentpodcast.com

Co-Parenting expert Diane Dierks recently attended a conference put on by the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, an organization that brings together all professionals connected to the family court processes.  Leh and Todd talk with Diane about the results of some longitudinal studies surrounding co-parenting.  She discuss what co-parenting techniques are considered "healthy" in which situations, and how they lead to better outcomes for the children.  If you are divorced with children and looking to improve your child's future (and maybe your sanity), you will want to listen to  this episode.

SUMMARY: Dr. Greg Frazier is the president of the Frazier Group, an independent nonprofit consulting group based in North Florida. He has served in various capacities in the nonprofit sector for more than 35 years. He has worked with people experiencing homelessness, families in crisis and veterans. Dr. Frazier holds the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification. He is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and a Qualified Parenting Coordinator in the 3rd, 4th and 7th Judicial Circuits in Florida. He and his wife, Lori, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, co-facilitate the High Conflict Coparenting Class for the local courts. Dr. Frazier is on the Advisory Council for the University of North Florida’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, and is a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators. He is a Vietnam veteran with a passion for the counseling needs of returning veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The work of the National Board of Certified Counselors Foundation in advancing Veteran Mental Health   Veteran as an underserved population regarding mental health   The need for community education around veteran mental health   The benefit of decompression time in earlier eras versus the quick transition of current era service members   Similarities and differences between Vietnam and current era veterans   Myths and misconceptions in the workforce regarding PTSD and Veteran Mental Health   The need for community partnerships to focus on the outcome of veterans, rather than their own agenda   Filling the gaps for veterans who have "fallen through the gaps"   Developing cultural competence in the mental health profession regarding the veteran population   The need for family support for veterans regarding mental health treatment   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   The National Board of Certified Counselors Foundation   Dr. Greg and Lori Frazier Counseling     Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: Dr. Greg Frazier is the president of the Frazier Group, an independent nonprofit consulting group based in North Florida. He has served in various capacities in the nonprofit sector for more than 35 years. He has worked with people experiencing homelessness, families in crisis and veterans. Dr. Frazier holds the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification. He is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and a Qualified Parenting Coordinator in the 3rd, 4th and 7th Judicial Circuits in Florida. He and his wife, Lori, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, co-facilitate the High Conflict Coparenting Class for the local courts. Dr. Frazier is on the Advisory Council for the University of North Florida’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, and is a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators. He is a Vietnam veteran with a passion for the counseling needs of returning veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The work of the National Board of Certified Counselors Foundation in advancing Veteran Mental Health   Veteran as an underserved population regarding mental health   The need for community education around veteran mental health   The benefit of decompression time in earlier eras versus the quick transition of current era service members   Similarities and differences between Vietnam and current era veterans   Myths and misconceptions in the workforce regarding PTSD and Veteran Mental Health   The need for community partnerships to focus on the outcome of veterans, rather than their own agenda   Filling the gaps for veterans who have "fallen through the gaps"   Developing cultural competence in the mental health profession regarding the veteran population   The need for family support for veterans regarding mental health treatment   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   The National Board of Certified Counselors Foundation   Dr. Greg and Lori Frazier Counseling     Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

LANA M. STERN, PH.D, P.A. is a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Parent Coordinator, Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator.  Dr. Stern has been in private practice in the Coral Gables, Florida area for the past 25 years.  She is a member of the American Psychological Association, Florida and Dade County Psychological Associations, International and Florida Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and serves on the IACP Trainers Network and Development Committee.  She has been a member of the Collaborative Family Law Institute of Miami for the past 8 years and is a past Vice President.  She serves on the CFLI Board, Mental Health, Membership, Mentoring and Education committees. She is the Miami-Dade delegate representing Mental Health Professionals on the Collaborative Family Law Council of Florida, is presently serving on the Board of that organization and on the Advisory Board of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court Parenting Coordinators. She has worked extensively in Collaborative family law cases as the neutral mental health professional.   She co-authored the chapter on “Collaborative Law” in The Florida Bar CLE bookDissolution of Marriage. Dr. Stern co-founded “Florida Collaborative Trainers” an interdisciplinary training group – “Fitting the Pieces Together” in 2011.

A weekly look at father involvement in education through the Watch D.O.G.S. program of the National Center for Fathering. A nationally recognized expert on father-daughter relationships, Dr. Nielsen has been teaching, researching and writing about adolescents and father-daughter relationships since 1970. A member of Phi Beta Kappa and the recipient of the outstanding graduate's award in teacher education from the University of Tennessee in 1969, she taught high school for several years before earning a Master's Degree and a Doctorate in Educational Psychology and Counseling. As a professor of adolescent and educational psychology, she began teaching at Wake Forest University in 1974. Among her honors are: the Outstanding Article Award in 1980 from the U.S. Center for Women Scholars, a postdoctoral fellowship from the American Association of University Women, and an American Bar Association award for establishing an internship program to provide legal aid to victims of domestic violence. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, National Council on Family Relationships, Council on Contemporary Familes, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts . Dads of Great Students is a national program currently operating in 47 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Mexico and even China. Over 3000 schools utilize the fathers and father figures within their own community to enhance the environment and safety of their schools. Watch D.O.G.S. National Coordinator Keith Schumacher is the host of the show. Senior National Program Developer Chris Danenhauer co-hosts and they are regularly joined by Watch D.O.G.S. Executive Director Eric Snow.  

There is a kaleidoscope of emotion experienced in divorce, and sometimes it makes good people do bad things, but can also bring out the worst in people especially those with mental wellness issues. What happens when you are faced with the adversity from the other side, crazy making behavior, deception, lies, and so on. Our guest is Steven Benmor, a Family Law lawyer who only handles matrimonial cases.   He takes us through the critical steps and thinking behind dealing with the difficult issues and personalities.   Steven is a Certified Specialist in Family Law by the Law Society of Upper Canada, Adjunct Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, Co-chair of the Board of Access For Parents and Children in Ontario, Executive Member of the Family Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association, Member of the Board of the Ontario Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Member of the Board of the Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, Member of The Advocates Society, Member of the Toronto Lawyers Association and Member of the Family Lawyers Association. Steven is a recognized lawyer, educator, speaker and writer – and is well versed in dealing with many of the difficult divorce dilemmas that only the most seasoned of lawyers can handle so adeptly. In this episode of The Smart Divorce we discuss personality disorder, the relationship breakdown business, and stepchildren support. Topics include: Dealing with oppositional, paranoid and aggressive behavior from the other side –your soon to be former partner and their legal counsel Why you’re better off in the legal system Getting out of “emotional jail” Why it’s important to focus on the truth, not on the lie What the system is – an adversarial system, and not an inquisition system Legal responsibilities to the step children And much more!  Be sure to tune it, this is a lively discussion and a must listen!  For more information and to contact Steven Benmor visit his website at www.benmor.com or email steve@benmor.com   Don’t forget, LIKE us on our Facebook pages, The Smart Divorce and Divorce Source Radio.  Join the community

Our guest, Matthew Sullivan, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, who specializes in forensic child and family psychology. He has been in private practice for 20 years, specializing in Forensic Family psychology. Dr. Sullivan is a pioneer in the field of Parenting Coordination, , and has led the development of Parenting Coordination across the U.S. He is one of the most experienced Parent Coordinators (called Special Master in California) in the country.  In 2012, he received the Joseph Drown award from the California Association of Family and Conciliation Courts for “outstanding services to children” in the state.  He has written articles, presented and done training at numerous national and international venues on topics such as high-conflict divorce, Parent Coordination, Forensic Consultation Court-involved therapy and Child Alienation. In this episode of The Smart Divorce we explore the benefits of a Parenting Coordinator, and the importance of this professional while helping co-parents reduce conflict.  We also discuss the difference between Parenting Alienation and an estranged relationship with children – and how to repair and rebuild your relationship with your children.  We explore so many issues and ideas related to co-parenting and your children’s best interest.  Topics include:•    What is a parenting coordinator•    How you might benefit from using a parenting coordinator•    What’s the difference between a parenting  coordinator vs. mediation vs. co-parent counseling•    What is the difference between parent alienation and estrangement•    Tips for parents to improve the relationship with their children•    How Dr. Sullivan helps families come together with the reunification program – Overcoming Barriers•    How the Forging Families program can help the whole family. To contact Dr. Sullivan, please visit his website at http://www.californiaparentingcoordinator.comFor more information about Overcoming Barriers High-Conflict Divorce Camp visit http://overcomingbarriers.orgDon’t miss out on this important conversation, and find out how you can minimize conflict, and improve or save your important relationship with your children.Don’t forget, LIKE us on our Facebook pages, The Smart Divorce and Divorce Source Radio.  Join the community