Working with High-Conflict Families of

This practical handbook defines the dynamics of high conflict, explains its impact on children, identifies the specific role of the professional, and offers specific techniques that have proven helpful.

Preface

ix

PART I: UNDERSTANDING HIGH CONFLICT

Professionals Who Work with Dispute Resolution in Divorce

9

(6)

The Dynamics of High Conflict

15

(32)

How Children Cope with High Conflict

47

(18)

PART II: ELEMENTS OF HIGH-CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

Assessment

65

(20)

Education

85

(14)

Interfacing

99

(10)

Intervention

109

(16)

PART III: THE HIGH-CONFLICT MODEL IN USE

Practical Applications

125

(28)

Decisions, Dilemmas, Delights, Disasters

153

(20)

PART IV: CASE-MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES

Parenting Plan for High Conflict

173

(8)

Parenting-Coordinator Agreement

181

(8)

Mediation-Arbitration Agreement

189

(8)

Special Master Agreement

197

(16)

Court-Ordered Parenting Coordination

213

(14)

Appointment of a Special Advocate

227

(18)

Parenting Coordination Follow-up Forms

245

(6)

Supervised Visitation

251

(30)

Parting Thoughts

281

(8)

References

289

(4)

Index

293

(8)

About the Authors

301

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Working with High-Conflict Families of Divorce A Guide for Professionals

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