The Ins and Outs of Reintegration Therapy in Family Law Cases in Colorado with Dr. Kathleen McNamara | Episode 213

Reintegration Therapy in Divorce: Helping Rebuild Parent-Child RelationshipsIn this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Amy Goscha is joined by Dr. Kathleen McNamara, a licensed psychologist with more than 30 years of experience working with separated and divorced families, to discuss reintegration therapy and its role in family law cases. Dr. McNamara explains that reintegration therapy, also referred to in Colorado’s updated statute as reunification therapy, is aimed at re-establishing a relationship between a child and an estranged or rejected parent. The conversation explores how therapy can be a valuable tool in two-home family situations, especially when a child is struggling with parenting time, resisting contact with a parent, or having difficulty adjusting to the changes that come with separation and divorce. Amy and Dr. McNamara also discuss the impact of Colorado’s 2023 law change, including how allegations of domestic violence or child abuse affect when reintegration therapy may be appropriate.Guest InformationDr. Kathleen McNamara is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Fort Collins, Colorado. For more than three decades, she has worked with families navigating separation, divorce, and two-home parenting, helping parents and children address relationship challenges and adjust to major family transitions.Episode HighlightsWhat Reintegration Therapy Is Dr. McNamara explains the statutory definition of reintegration therapy and how it is used to help rebuild relationships between children and estranged or rejected parents.How It Differs from Family Therapy The episode explores how reintegration therapy is a specific type of family therapy focused on parent-child contact problems, rather than broader family functioning issues.How Colorado’s New Law Affects Therapy Amy and Dr. McNamara discuss the implications of Colorado’s updated law, especially in cases involving allegations of abuse, domestic violence, or child sexual abuse.Why Parent-Child Contact Problems Are Complex Dr. McNamara emphasizes that children may resist contact with a parent for many reasons, and therapy must be matched to the real causes rather than oversimplified labels.The Role of Child Legal Representatives Dr. McNamara explains how CLRs can be especially helpful in high-conflict cases by helping structure orders, reduce roadblocks, and support progress in therapy.What is Divorce at Altitude? Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here.  If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at [email protected].************************************************************************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.