Addiction Professional - NAADAC
Custody Divorce and the effects on Children
Target audience and instructional level of this course: foundational
There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.
Course Description
This course is aimed at practitioners who wish to deepen their knowledge and understanding of divorce and its effects on Children. It was developed by Rachel Werner, a licensed psychotherapist who has been in the mental health field for the last 25 years. Rachel started as a trainer in foster care and has focused on continuing education for the past 15 years. She has developed and lead psychoeducational programs on addictions, parenting, ethics, mood disorders, conflict resolution and many other mental health topics.
Divorce is difficult for all members of the family. Not only are the parents realizing new ways of relating to each other, but they are also learning new ways to parent their children. Some children react to divorce in a natural and understanding way, while others may struggle with the transition. Custody, visitation and child support can be volatile issues in a divorce and have the potential to create long-term impacts on children. This course discusses how to deal with children during a divorce, custody issues and medical and financial considerations.
After completing this training you will be able to:
- Identify indicators of physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect.
- Outline the legal and ethical requirements for reporting child abuse.
- Describe the effects of domestic violence on custody and visitation issues.
- Develop a treatment plan based on clients needs.
- Identify counter transference issues.
- Apply knowledge from this course to practice and/or other professional contexts.
Rachel Werner, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist who has been in the mental health field for the last 25 years. Rachel started as a trainer in foster care and has focused on continuing education for the past 15 years. She has developed and lead psychoeducational programs on addictions, parenting, ethics, mood disorders, conflict resolution and many other mental health topics.
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CHILDREN'S BILL OF RIGHTS
WHEN PARENTS ARE NOT TOGETHER
Every kid has rights, particularly when mom and dad are getting a divorce. Below are some things parents shouldn't forget, and kids shouldn't let them, when the family is in the midst of a divorce.
You have the right to love both your parents. You also have the right to be loved by both of them.
That means you shouldn't feel guilty about wanting to see your dad or your mom at any time. It's important for you to have both parents in your life, particularly during difficult times such as a break-up of your parents.
You do not have to choose one parent over the other.
If you have an opinion about which parent you want to live with, let it be known. But nobody can force you to make that choice. If your parents can't work it out, a judge may make the decision for them.
You're entitled to all the feelings you're having. Don't be embarrassed by what you're feeling. It is
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