Working With High-Conflict Families of Divorce: A Guide for Professionals

A psychiatrist, a psychologist, a social worker, and two lawyers team up to help their colleagues deal with difficult families in the period preceding, during, and following a divorce. They describe the dynamics of conflict, explain its impact on children, identify the role of the professional, and present specific techniques that come in handy. The current model is detailed and specific guidelines for case management are presented. Forms, contracts, and checklists are included. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Mitchell Baris, Ph.D., has been a practicing therapist, evaluator, mediator, expert witness, and consultant for the past twenty-five years in the Boulder, Colorado area. Christine Coates, M.Ed., J.D., is a family attorney who emphasizes ADR in domestic relations. Betsy Barbour Duvall, M.S.W., a licensed clinical social worker and a board certified diplomate in clinical social work, is a psychotherapist and mediator in private practice in Denver. Carla Garrity, Ph.D., has been a child psychologist, school consultant, and program developer for the past twenty-five years in the Denver area. Elaine Johnson, J.D., is a trial attorney at a Boulder practice limited to family law. E. Robert LaCrosse, Ph.D., has been a child clinical psychologist in private practice for the past twenty years in Denver.