Understanding Court-Involved Therapy: What It Is and Why It Matters

Episode Summary: In this premiere episode, Caitlin Burgess shares her journey from attorney to licensed therapist, driven by personal experience with parental divorce. The discussion defines court-involved therapy, explores triggers like custody disputes and domestic violence, clarifies mandated vs. voluntary roles, and highlights collaborative, child-centered outcomes in family law cases.   Key Timestamps: 00:01 - Show Introduction and Dual Background 01:30 - Defining Court-Involved Therapy (AFCC) 02:45 - Common Triggers: Custody, DV, Substance Abuse 05:00 - Mandated vs. Private Therapy Differences 06:30 - Balancing Legal and Therapeutic Perspectives 08:00 - Productive Collaboration for Child Focus 09:00 - Building Safety: Boundaries and Ethics 10:00 - Rewarding Changes: Reunification and Empowerment 11:30 - Closing Resources   About the Show: "Bridging the Law, Therapy and Justice with Caitlin Burgess" fuses legal expertise and mental health to support families, attorneys, and courts. Caitlin Burgess guides high-conflict resolutions with clarity, compassion, and interdisciplinary insight.