Navigating High Conflict Cases: Strategies for Counselors - Entire Series

Navigating High Conflict Cases: Strategies for Counselors - Entire Series

By The Kids Therapy Center LLC

Learn practical tips and techniques for handling challenging high conflict court cases as a counselor in this online series.

Date and time

Location

Online

Agenda

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

April 2 -Introduction to High-Conflict Cases in Family Court

• Overview of High-Conflict Divorce and Custody Battles o Definition of high-conflict cases o Impact of high-conflict cases on children and families o Understanding the dynamics of high-conflict fami...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

May 7 -Understanding Parental Alienation

• What is Parental Alienation? o Signs of parental alienation in children o The psychological effects on children o How alienating behaviors manifest in parents. • Differentiating Parental Alienation...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

June 4 - Reunification Part 1

Reunification Therapy: Techniques and Best Practices • Reunification Therapy: Definition and Purpose o When reunification therapy is appropriate o Goals and ethical considerations o Understanding the...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

July 2- Reunification Part 2

• Working with Parents and Children in Reunification o Techniques for restoring parent-child relationships. o Navigating resistance from children or parents o Rebuilding trust and addressing trauma •...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

August 6th -The Role of Mental Health Counselors in Court Proceedings

• Understanding the Court Process in Family Law o How mental health professionals interact with the court. o The role of the therapist as an expert witness or in court reports o Preparing for deposit...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Sept 3 -Assessment and Documentation in High-Conflict Cases

• Assessment Tools for High-Conflict Families o Psychological assessments for children and parents o Identifying signs of manipulation, distress, or trauma o Using tools to assess the parent-child re...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

October 1 -Collaboration with Other Professionals

• Working with Attorneys, Judges, and Guardians ad Litem o How mental health counselors can work effectively with legal professionals. o The role of therapists in custody evaluations and parenting pl...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Nov 5 - Problem-solving techniques for difficult family dynamics

Problem-solving techniques for difficult family dynamics o Importance of boundaries o Importance of not taking sides o Techniques to calm a heightened parent. Case Studies and Practical Application...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Dec 3- Addressing Emotional Impact and Self-Care for Counselors

• Managing the Emotional Toll of High-Conflict Cases o Preventing burnout in counselors working with high-conflict cases o Setting healthy boundaries and recognizing vicarious trauma • Self-Care Stra...

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Highlights

  • Online

Refund Policy

No refunds

Highlights

  • Online

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

Health • Mental health

Mental health counselors working with high-conflict cases, particularly those involving court proceedings, parental alienation, and reunification, requires a multi-faceted approach. This series would be comprehensive, offering a balanced approach to the clinical, legal, and ethical aspects of working with high-conflict families, with a strong emphasis on practical application and support for counselors. You may register for one class or the series. CEUs pending for ND Counselors and Social Workers.

Dates of class are first Wednesday of each month from April to December, 2025.

  • April 2
  • May 7
  • June 4
  • July 2
  • August 6
  • September 3
  • October 1
  • November 5
  • December 3

12:00-1:00pm CST

This is a Live event. No recording available. An opportunity for membership announced at class.

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The Kids Therapy Center LLC

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