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The Difference Between Therapeutic Supervised Visitations & Reunification Therapy
The Difference Between TherapeuticSupervised Visitations & Reunification Therapy In high-conflict divorces in which DCF or the state become involved, there is sometimes the possibility that the children could become distant from one or both parents. Once the case plan or allegations are resolved, the parents will then need to be reintroduced into the children’s live…
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Four Misconceptions & Warning Signs of Child Abuse
Myth: Violent child abuse is a more serious issue than non-violent child abuse While physical abuse and sexual abuse are generally thought of as clear examples of child abuse, it is important to recognize that the effects of neglect, emotional abuse, parental substance abuse, and exposure to domestic violence can be just as damaging. The danger of these kinds…
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Commonly Used Terminology in Family Law Cases
When dealing with the court system regarding your divorce, child custody, or parenting schedule, there might be quite a few words you may not know. For this reason, we’ve compiled a glossary of terms you should be aware of: Arbitration: Arbitration is a type of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Arbitration does not take place in…
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The Grief & Loss of a Child in Foster Care
When a child is removed from their home due to abuse or neglect, that child can go through the very difficult process of grief and loss of their birth parents. The feeling of loss or grief aren’t only about their parents, but that of extended family, home, pets, neighborhoods, schools, friends, treasured belongings, and in…
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Tips for suggesting counseling for your loved one
There are times in all of our lives when someone close to us suffers emotionally. It could be as a result of depression from the loss of someone close to them, or from a period of long-term unemployment, poor adjustment to divorce or separation or it may even stem from distant events, such as physical or…
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Your Children Deserve an Unbiased, Quality Social Investigation. Here’s What to Look For Before Agreeing to Your Family’s Custody Evaluator
When going through a divorce, if it has become abundantly clear that you and your ex are not able to come to an agreement regarding post-divorce parenting plans, families can ask the Court to order a child custody evaluation, also referred to as a social investigation, to occur, in order to help the Judge make an informed final decision. Because these evaluations can literally change…
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Divorcing Moms: How Confidential Therapy Can Help You Co-Parent & Cope In Your New Role
Sometimes, the part of the divorce process women find most difficult can often be directly after it is finalized. This is when women often feel frustrated and vulnerable due to role changes, environmental changes, and possibly financial changes. With all these changes occurring at once, women often come in feeling a bit overwhelmed and at…
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How our Divorce and Co-Parenting Counselors are Helping Fathers Adjust to New Roles
How our Divorce and Co-Parenting Counselors are Helping Fathers Adjust to New Roles Today, with post-divorce parenting time protocols leaning towards 50/50 custody, many fathers are learning to adjust to single parenthood, with children that are simultaneously going through big adjustments and emotional turmoil. After a divorce, fathers can be left to adjust to new homes,…
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Local Forensic Psychology Practice Offering Free Counseling for Anyone Affected by the Tragic Murder of Kimberly Lindsey and the Related Suicide of her Former Husband
In a Press Release made to the public by Palm Beach County’s Sheriff this afternoon, our community learned that the brutal murder of Kimberly Lindsey was committed by her ex-husband, and that he has now killed himself in a Miami Dade residence. With this terrible news hitting so close to home, Dr. Kristin Tolbert, a forensic psychologist and owner of the Psychological Center for Expert Evaluations, Inc., would…
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What to Expect During Reunification Therapy in Palm Beach County, Florida
Reunification Therapy is a practice that is now becoming more common for families who have experienced a high-conflict divorce or separation. Reunification Therapy can be defined as a kind of therapy used to re-introduce the parents and children to a supportive relationship, under the supervision and therapeutic guidance of a skilled therapist. Typically, the amount…