Engaging with Psychologist Expert Dr. Alice Berkowitz

Dr. Alice Berkowitz is a clinical and forensic psychologist specializing in Parental Alienation. She runs Families Reunited, an intensive reunification program, and is a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Psychology and Clinical Psychiatry. She is a sought-after expert witness and holds a PhD from USC. In this episode… Dr. Berkowitz uses a novel technique to lighten the mood during depositions, stating,  “I find that injecting some humor when you can as an expert always helps when you are getting started.” She notes, “It just makes light of things, and it helps me relax.” Additional topics include mentoring, avoiding chargebacks, and stalling. When Dr. Berkowitz needs a moment to collect her thoughts, she advises using these phrases,  "Could you repeat that again?" or  "I'm sorry, I don't understand what you mean. Could you ask that again?" She continues, " . . . I quickly learned that those were tools I could use.”