Reconnecting Parent-Child Relationships Through Reunification Therapy

In many instances, a family law court may appoint what is called a reunification therapist in your legal case.    Reunification therapy is a form of family therapy that has the goal of working on the dynamics between a parent and child to be able to reunite their relationship.  This form of therapy strives to help the parties develop healthy communication and to create bonds, and heal injuries in the relationship.    Who are the participants?  What is the role of the reunification therapist?  What is the goal of reunification therapy?  Is there a critical need for both parents to be involved?   Does the favored parent have to give the child emotional permission to pursue reunification?  What is gatekeeping?  What are some examples of alienating behaviors?  What approach should a rejected parent take in the reunification process?   How do you address the past behaviors of the rejected parent? How do you break the ice?   Is it important that reunification therapy results in a business-like relationship between the parents?   Whitney McDaniel, LCPC, CFMHE, Certified Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, and Partner at Associates in Professional Counseling speaks with Attorney Gwendolyn J. Sterk to discuss these questions about reunification therapy, alienation, and parental gatekeeping. To learn more or to connect with Whitney McDaniel or Associates in Professional Counseling, visit https://www.counselingandcoaching-apc.com/or call 1-888-545-5707 To learn more or to connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. or Gwendolyn Sterk, call 815-600-8950 or visit www.sterkfamilylaw.com **************  Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties.  The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and overall well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center.  The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives. **************  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. and it does not constitute legal advice and should not be construed as such. #familytherapy #parentchild #gatekeeping #therapy #family #familycounseling #sterk #alienation