What is the Mental Health Professional Role in Collaborative Divorce?

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By Dr. James E. Walton, Ph.D. When facing the complexities of divorce, emotional support is often overlooked. Collaborative divorce offers a more amicable alternative to the adversarial nature of court-litigated divorces, focusing on cooperation, understanding and emotional wellbeing. In a collaborative divorce, a mental health child life specialist, along with a divorce coach professional, plays…

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Parenting Goals

The following goals will help you focus on the needs of your children and NOT on your conflict with the other parent.   We will shield our children from conflict   We will not use our children as messengers or confidantes   We will not criticize the other parent in front of the children or…

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Tips for Telling Your Children You are Divorcing

When parents have reached the decision to tell their child they are getting divorced or separated, Dr. Bingham Newman offers this candid advice: “You have to keep that door or window open,” she said. “You have to communicate with kids! And if you haven’t been, then you’d better start.” Newman provided a list for divorcing…

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Announcing Our New LACFLA Website!

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The Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association is proud to announce the launch of our all NEW WEBSITE! For nearly two decades LACFLA has been one of California’s leading proponents of the Collaborative Dispute Resolution process. LACFLA strives to present quality educational programs for our members and the public at large. Part of our Mission…

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