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The Part of the Family No Order Explains

Written by Natasa Ninkovic In family work, we talk constantly about parents, children, coparenting, transitions, attachment, boundaries, communication. And somewhere in the middle of all of it, there's usually a ...
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Culture and Co-Parenting in a Shifting Social Landscape

Written by: Natasa Ninkovic Hey Parents, it’s your friendly neighborhood therapist here with a gentle reminder. As family forensic clinicians, we sit with families at moments when the world outside ...
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Reducing Holiday Stress in Co-Parenting Dynamics

By Natasa Ninkovic Hey there, Parents. It’s your friendly neighborhood therapist here with a gentle reminder as we move into the holiday season-one of the most magical, emotional, and complicated ...

Co-Parenting with Gratitude: A Therapist’s Reflection on Finding Peace in High Conflict

By Premela Deck As a therapist, I spend much of my time helping families navigate the often complicated waters of co-parenting. But I’m not just speaking from professional experience—I’ve lived ...

The Power of Apologies in Divorce and Parenting: Healing, Growth, and Co-Parenting

By Beth Starck Divorce is never easy. It is often not the outcome that individuals have in mind when they say their I Do’s, but it is the outcome for ...

The Window of Tolerance: A Tool for Co-Parenting Through Conflict

by Leah Sherman-Collins, MSW, LICSW Co-parenting in a high-conflict parenting situation can feel overwhelming. As a parent, you are tasked with managing your own emotions, supporting your child(ren)’s emotional needs, ...

Understanding Family Law Forensic Mental Health: A Personal Journey

By Premela Deck Family law forensic mental health sits at the intersection of psychology, law, and social welfare, addressing the complexities that arise during family disputes, custody battles, and other ...

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I just wanted to say THANK YOU for providing the Guide to Aligning Professionals that you recently offered in the latest AFCC newsletter.
I am a therapist and my husband is a family law attorney, and we have lamented for years on how difficult it is to get professionals to collaborate for the good of children and families in these types of cases. he guide is well-written and quite comprehensive. The summary tables, definitions of terms and roles, and sample language for court orders were great pieces to include. I also appreciated the acknowledgement that many cases do not present with adequate resources to include the multiple professionals that would make everyone’s roles easier to clarify. That is the situation nearly all of the time here in outstate Nebraska, where my husband and I live and practice. We often struggle with the silo approach and with dual roles that muddy the waters. I plan to keep this guide handy and use it to illustrate points, as needed along the way, with parents and fellow therapists.
I printed your guide just now and plan to read it at home tonight and share it with my husband. Here’s the guide.

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On behalf of the Society of Clinical & Child Adolescent Psychology (SCCAP) leadership, one of the goals for our organization was to make SCCAP more relevant and valuable for our members – a reason to stay engaged with us beyond the student years. Our vision centered around offering impactful education, featuring content with real-world applicability, and inviting credible subject matter experts who not only share their expertise but also have A++ delivery. Dr. Deck’s presentation on therapeutic work with children and families of divorce embodied everything we had hoped for—and truly exceeded our expectations for the webinar program. The way you commanded the audience and delivered such practical, insightful content was exactly what our webinar program needed and I think is a huge boost for our members.

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I had the great pleasure of working with Premela in her new clinical mediation program. Not only is Premela an excellent mediator, she is also kind enough to devote her time and energy into developing new programming to support families and children in high conflict situations. Her ability to organize the thoughts and conflicting energies of her clients is very impactful and I am exceedingly grateful to have had the chance to learn from her techniques. I would recommend Premela and her practice for any matters of family law and/or clinical work. She knows what she’s doing, that’s for sure.

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Premela is amazing. Do not hesitate to use them. Thank you Premela for everything

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Premela’s team is knowledgeable, professional, and respectful. 10 out of 10.

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We are so lucky to have SD Family services in our community! The services and support they provide to families are unmatched.

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