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Child Custody and Divorce

Friday's Progress Notes- March 31, 2000
Mental Health Information - Vol. 4 Issue 10
Published by athealth.com - http://www.athealth.com

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CONTENTS

1. Practice parameters for child custody evaluations
2. Guidelines for child custody evaluations
3. Children in court proceedings
4. Conflict resolution
5. High conflict divorce
6. Parenting after a divorce
7. Talking with children about divorce
8. Talking with children about divorce


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Dear Colleagues,

Today's newsletter provides resources for those working with families affected by divorce.

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1. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
Summary of the Practice Parameters for Child Custody Evaluation
The parameters outline recommendations for forensic evaluations, including the parent and child interviews, the written report, and the courtroom testimony.
http://www.aacap.org/clinical/custdy~1.htm


2. AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations in Divorce Proceedings
The guidelines are designed to promote proficiency in using psychological expertise in conducting child custody evaluations.
http://www.apa.org/practice/guidelines/child-custody.pdf


3. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
The Child in Court
This policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics provides guidance for practitioners working with children who are court witnesses or who are the subject of judicial proceedings.
http://www.aap.org/policy/RE9923.html


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4. MIRECC
Conflict Resolution
Conflicts and confrontations - especially with those close to you - can be particularly stressful.

5. IMPACT PUBLISHERS
Parents’ Anger and Jealousy Are Damaging to Children after Divorce When it comes to parenting after divorce, anger and jealousy are the most destructive emotions, perhaps causing you to hate your ex-spouse.

6. CLEARINGHOUSE ON ELEMENTARY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Parenting Style
This article defines parenting style, explores four types, and discusses the consequences of the different styles for children.
http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/ceduc/parentingstyles.html


7. IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Divorce Matters: Talking With Your Child
This is a handout for divorcing parents.
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM1638.pdf


8. ATHEALTH.COM
Step Family Relationships: Why Step Relationships Aren't Easy
When two people remarry with one or both having children, they must double up their adjustment.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/steprelationships.html


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