Family Restructuring Therapy

AcknowledgementsIntroduction Foreword Part I: BackgroundIntroduction to Family Restructuring Therapy 1. The Philosophy and Theory of Family Restructuring Therapy Developmental Advantages and Disadvantages of Shared ParentingDevelopmental Challenges Associated with DivorceAttachment Between Parent and ChildCatalysts for Dysfunction-Just Add Conflict and StirAdvantages of Shared Parenting Disadvantages of Shared ParentingConclusionsInformation on Bonding2. Ethical IssuesKnowledge and Skill BaseLimitationsMultiple/Dual RolesInformed Consent3. Legal Issues4. Therapist Characteristics 5. High-Conflict Parents and High-Conflict ChildrenHigh-Conflict Parents High-Conflict ChildrenPart II: Processes of Family Restructuring Therapy6. Working with the ParentsA. The Retainer Letter B. The First Individual Sessions C. The First Joint Session D. Communication E. Developing a Parenting Plan F. Subsequent Joint Sessions F.1.Problem-Solving F.2. Exceptions to the Schedule F.3. Out- of-Country Travel F.4.Extracurricular Activity Other Information on Subsequent Joint SessionsG. Report WritingG.1. Successful FamilyG.2. Interim Report - Further Sessions Required G.3. Issues to be Addressed by the CourtG.4. Unsuccessful Family Restructuring Therapy 7. Working with the Parents in a Therapeutic Team Approach 8. Working with the Children9. Working with Families When the Children Have Rejected a Parent 10. Conclusion Appendix: Parenting Plan List of Topics ReferencesAbout the AuthorOther Books by HCI Press